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Resident urges Lake County to add large‑animal emergency training for animal control
Summary
Donna Mackiewicz of Clear Lake Oaks asked the Board of Supervisors to provide periodic large‑animal handling and emergency‑response training for animal control staff after recent horse rescues in High Valley and Clear Lake Oaks.
A Clear Lake Oaks resident urged Lake County to consider periodic large‑animal handling and emergency‑response training for animal control staff, saying recent horse rescue incidents have exposed gaps in staff readiness.
Donna Mackiewicz told the Board that large animals such as horses and other agricultural animals present unique safety, logistical and animal‑welfare challenges, and she suggested training for both new hires and experienced staff to improve safety and coordination with veterinarians and rescue groups.
Mackiewicz said such training could reduce stress and injury to animals and staff and provide reassurance to the community during high‑visibility emergencies in Lake County's rural areas. She thanked the board and asked them to consider continued support for animal control staff.
No county staff response or follow‑up commitment is recorded in the public comment portion of the meeting.
Provenance: Based on public comment by Donna Mackiewicz (Clear Lake Oaks).
