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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23-129 MOU_The Dumb Friends LeagueMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN The Dumb Friends League, Inc. AND The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) describes the framework of any interaction between The Dumb Friends League, Inc. (DFL) and the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO). DFL has various programs to address animal cruelty and neglect. ECSO has an interest in addressing alleged animal cruelty and neglect in Eagle County. 1. Animals. This MOU relates to DFL’s work concerning domestic companion animals, including equines not used in the production of food or fiber. It does not relate to any other kinds of animals, including livestock. 2. Non-Binding Nature. Nothing in this MOU is intended to obligate any party to perform (or refrain from performing) any particular action, service, undertaking, or activity. 3. Money. This MOU does not relate to payment of money. Neither party anticipates the exchange of money under this MOU. 4. Liability and Responsibility. Each party agrees it is responsible for its own actions, as well as the actions of its employees, officers and agents. 5. DFL Services. DFL anticipates it may but is not obligated to: (a) employ animal cruelty investigators who have been commissioned by the Bureau of Animal Protection; (b) offer animal care and handling training; (c) work with ECSO to identify appropriate collaboration opportunities (e.g., education or training programs); (c) investigate reports received from the public or from ECSO of cruelty or neglect involving companion animals , including equines that are not used for the production of food or fiber; (d) assist ECSO in the seizure of the animal(s) and subsequent prosecution of the owner(s) or custodian(s); (f) offer animal care and handling assistance; (g) communicate with ECSO regarding animal cruelty and neglect efforts; and (h) provide assistance in locating sheltering facilities and transporting animals to those facilities. DFL services shall be offered in accordance with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division, Bureau of Animal Protection Rules, 8 CCR 1201-18. 6. Eagle County Sheriff’s Office Tasks. ECSO anticipates it may but is not obligated to: (a) work with DFL to identify opportunities to educate the public on animal welfare laws and proper animal care; (b) take a lead role with the assistance of DFL, in seizure(s) of abused or neglected animals and preparation of a criminal case against the perpetrator of the animal cruelty or neglect; (c) utilize DFL’s technical expertise in resolving alleged incidents of animal cruelty and neglect in Eagle County; and (d) provide law enforcement assistance. The Dumb Friends League, Inc. Date: By: __________________________________ Apryl Steele, President and CEO Eagle County Sheriff’s Office Date: By: _________________________________ James Van Beek, Sheriff DocuSign Envelope ID: 1DD077A1-53BB-4712-AACB-79884EF614D7