Socially Conscious Animal Community

Early in 2020, our County Commissioners adopted a resolution that Orange County should continue its effort to become a socially conscious animal community.  They did so at the recommendation of the Animal Services Advisory Board and Animal Services staff. 


Orange County Animal Services is part of a growing movement to make animal sheltering socially conscious and to nurture socially conscious animal communities. Our goal is to enhance the human-animal bond and create the best possible outcomes for all pets.

WHAT IS SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SHELTERING?

The Socially Conscious Sheltering framework allows each of us to understand our role in creating the best outcomes for pets. This concept is based on the most respectful treatment of animals. It’s about placing every healthy and safe animal that ends up in a shelter or rescue. It’s about transparency and leadership. It’s about thoughtful public policy. It’s about safe communities. We can work together to create the best outcomes for all animals while nurturing the human-animal bond, and we can educate colleagues, friends, family members, neighbors and policy makers so animals receive the care and respect they deserve.

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