Advocacy
LCHS is committed to working with Leavenworth County elected and law enforcement officials to help establish enhanced standards for animal care and control in Leavenworth County, and the provision of animal services where they are not currently provided. In 2010, LCHS provided a draft proposed resolution to the Board of County Commissioners which would bring Leavenworth County up to a level of service and care comparable to that in surrounding counties. In 2011, LCHS advocated for the approval of a Sheriff’s Department initiative to begin to provide limited animal services in unincorporated areas of the County. In 2012, LCHS will participate on a “Blue Ribbon Committee” convened by the County Administrator, to recommend approaches for addressing the overwhelming need for animal control services. We will continue to work with concerned citizens, County government and law enforcement for as long as it takes to reach our goals of holding owners responsible for the care of their pets and for provision of basic services for public health and safety throughout the County.