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Assessment and Analysis of Euthanasia Practices at King County Animal Care and Control

December 8, 2009

The Animal Care and Control Performance Audit was mandated by King County Council Ordinance 16078, in response to concerns about King County Animal Care and Control (KCACC) euthanasia practices. The overall audit objective was to evaluate selected euthanasia practices at KCACC and compare them to model practices. Dr. Annette Rauch, Tufts University, conducted the audit, under contract to the King County Auditor's Office.

Recommendation Status

Of the 3 recommendations:

  • DONE: 1
    Recommendations have been fully implemented. Auditor will no longer monitor.
  • PROGRESS: 0
    Recommendations are in progress or partially implemented. Auditor will continue to monitor.
  • OPEN: 0
    Recommendations remain unresolved. Auditor will continue to monitor.
  • CLOSED: 2
    Recommendation is no longer applicable. Auditor will no longer monitor.