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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES - Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center Manager Christine McClintock
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request confirmation of the application that was submitted on 7/26/24, by the Tehama County Animal Care Center Manager to apply for the Return to Home Challenge grant with Best Friends Animal Society in an amount up to $10,000
b) AGREEMENT - Request authorization for the Director of Animal Services to accept the Return to Home Challenge grant as outlined in the Grant Agreement incorporated into the application, in the amount of $5,000, effective 10/12/24 through 10/12/25
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Financial Impact:
Funds for the requested action are a result of the Return to Home Challenge grant. There is no impact to the general fund.
Background Information:
Tehama County Division of Animal Services participated in the Return to Home Challenge with Best Friends Animal Society in September of 2024 as part of an effort to expand their Return to Home program for dogs and cats. On 10/25/24, the Division was awarded the grant prize for participating in the challenge. The grant agreement was incorporated into the grant application and due to time constraints of the challenge acceptance period, authorization for the application and agreement are being sought retroactively.