Backup Documents 03/10/2009 Item # 4B
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WHEREAS, pets provide companionship to more than 71 million households in
the United States: an"-
WHEREAS, humane societies and animal shelters have to put down more then
four million cats, dogs, and rabbits each year, many of whom are
healthy and adoptable, due to a lack of critical resources and
public awareness,' an"-
WHEREAS, this tragic over papulation of pets cost citizens and taxpayers of
this country millions of dollars annually through animal services
programs aimed at coping with the mt1lions of homeless animals:
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WHEREAS, spaying and neutering has been shown to dramatically reduce the
overpopulation of pets, proving to be a wise investment in saving
animal lives and taxpayer dollars: an"-
WHEREAS, local veterinarians, Collier County l>omestic Animal Services, and
private citizens worked together to ensure the spaying or
neutering of more then 120 pets in Collier County through
February 24, 2009, Spay Day USA 2009.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida that appreciation and gratitude is
bestowed upon the following local veterinarians for their
participation in Spay Day USA 2009: All Animals Clinic, Animalife
Veterinary Center, Big Cypress, Brown Veterinary Clinic, Cat
Care Clinic of Naples, Crossroads Veterinary Clinic, Eastside
Animal Clinic, Gulfshore Animal Hospital, Harborside Animal
Clinic, Humane Animal Clinic, Mission Hills Animal Clinic,
Pebblebrooke Veterinary, and Pinegate Veterinary Clinic.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of March, 2009
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA TALA, CHAIRMAN
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