Thursday, January 26, 2012

Animal Shelter Open House

I have rec'd many calls, emails, and visits regarding the policies and practices of teh West Valley Animal Shelter. We have arranged to have management avaialbe at an open house meeting during the first week of February. Also tours of the facility will be made availble as well as Q & A and feedback witht the staff. Below is the official City press release:



West Valley City – Taylorsville Animal Services to Hold Open House



WHAT: Animal Services Open House and Question / Answer Forum



WHEN: Thursday,February 2, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Shelter tour beginning at 7:30 p.m.



WHERE: WestValley City - Taylorsville Animal Services Building Community Room

4522West 3500 South



WHO: This meeting is open to the public. The following will be in attendance to answer questions:



Wayne Pyle, City Manager

Layne Morris, Community Preservation Director

Kelly Davis, Animal Shelter Operations Director



WHY: In response to the increasing public attendance at West Valley City Council meetings regarding the operation of the West Valley City - Taylorsville AnimalShelter, a public open house and question/answer forum has been scheduled toaddress residents’ concerns.



City and shelter management will be on hand to discuss suggestions and ideas that have been presented during Council meetings and to answer any questions.



“The comment period during Council meetings is not an ideal venue for an open dialog, as it doesn’t permit a two-way conversation,” says city manager WaynePyle. “We welcome anyone interested to attend this meeting where we will beavailable to answer questions, address concerns and have productive discussions.”



The meeting will be open-house format with no set agenda. City and shelter management will be available to answer questions. A tour of the facility willbegin at approximately 7:30 p.m.



An information packet has been prepared responding to statements made during West Valley City Council meetings and presenting West Valley City - TaylorsvilleAnimal Shelter euthanasia guidelines and facts:

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