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Administrator: euthanasia decisions guided by partners and SAFER testing
Summary
County Administrator Jason Boyd told the Lake County Commissioners workshop that euthanasia determinations are informed by SAFER testing and partner organizations, notably the Lake Humane Society; residents asked for clearer written procedures.
When asked how euthanasia decisions are made, County Administrator Jason Boyd said the county relies on partners and internal assessments to determine whether an animal is adoptable or needs euthanasia.
"The euthanization question, we've been using our partners, notably the Lake Humane Society," Boyd said, adding that assistant dog wardens and SAFER testing are used to assess adaptability. He also said contracts are in place with partners to handle disposition and burial when euthanasia is necessary.
Residents asked for the county to make those procedures and intake/outcome information public so the community can understand decision criteria and track where animals go after transfer. The transcript does not include a written policy or statutory citation governing euthanasia decisions; officials said they are revising policies and ensuring legal compliance before broad public rollout.
