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8 a. Veterinarians are not presently required to report to Lane County officials the issuance of rabies vaccinations given to dogs. This information is essential to public safety in the case of animal bites to humans. In addition, it is an important component of a successful licensing program (See Appendix III for examples). b. Currently, veterinary participation with the LCARA licensing program is voluntary with uneven and sporadic participation. An upgraded program with the Lane County Veterinary Medical Association (LCVMA) and its member practices to stimulate uniform vaccination and licensing provisions (complete with service fee compensation for licensing) is a realistic prospect. c. LCARA is currently working with LCVMA in a cooperative effort to solve several animal welfare issues in Lane County. We recommend that LCARA continue to devote efforts to expand a working partnership with the LCVMA. d. The Task Force has been unable to locate any reports of significant downturn of rabies vaccination compliance in those states and localities that require reporting. We found that the reporting of rabies .~ vaccinations throughout the country is a standard practice with near universal compliance. · i. The Lane County Public Health Officer supports the concept .of a rabies-reporting requirement. e. The Task Force recognizes that the veterinary community is a key component to any animal care and control program, and population reduction challenges facing Lane County's citizens. 2) Increased support for spay/neuter programs, both on-site and through subsidized vouchers with local veterinarians along with spay/neuter subsidies for such groups as local feral cat trap, neuter and return (TNR) volunteers. 3) Institute a subsidized microchip clinic for Iow-income pet owners/guardians and feral cat colonies. 4) Direct LCARA to explore contract negotiations with a pet licensing company should the in-house LCARA license upgrade management efforts not meet goals and expectations by January 15, 2007. 5) Work with other municipal government agencies throughout Lane County to establish a uniform countywide licensing database. 6) Integrate a database information system that will assist public agencies with license and rabies vaccination verification and help individuals with pet redemption. 7) Institute a voluntary cat identification registry/licensing program. 8) Expand 'limit laws' to allow more companion animals per household. a. This will align code with common practice and result in increased licensure compliance, increased adoption of shelter impounds and relinquished animals and increased foster homing. 9) Encourage the City of Eugene and other incorporated municipalities to adopt a similar approach with respect to expanding limit laws.