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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Animal Shelter has a live release or save rate of 94 percent and
is the best possible outcome for any homeless animal. In 2020, more than 24 percent of the
animals in the Georgetown shelter were returned to their owners, including 316 dogs and 30
cats; 51 percent of the animals were adopted, including 399 cats, 316 dogs and 12 others
(rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.), 74 animals were transferred to rescue organizations and
197 animals were fostered by volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Georgetown Animal Control Officers encounter sick, lost, aggressive, and
injured animals daily. They work on public safety issues and perform bite quarantines and
rabies prevention activities. They educate and teach the public how to provide better care for
their pets, by sending animals to rescue groups when needed, conducting behavior
assessments, seeking trainers, providing medical care and presenting animals on social media;
and
WHEREAS, the National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is celebrated every
April and is endorsed by the National Animal Care and Control Association.
We take this opportunity to thank the Georgetown Animal Control Officers for being the
everyday heroes they are and for making every life matter.
NOW, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
do hereby appreciate and recognize,
Georgetown Animal Control Officers
for their service to the Community