This hearing has been scheduled at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners. Ms. Haag stated that the number of animals at the W.O.L.F. facility is not at issue since the case in District Court has been decided and ruled in favor of the Board of County Commissioners for the reduction of animals to 30. Commissioner Rennels noted that she had received numerous calls and emails regarding this issue and the common concern in conversations was what to do now. Mr. Frank Wendland, applicant addressed the following questions raised in the staff report for the Board to consider. 42 animals currently.
Alternatives are too expensive or morally unacceptable.
Not appropriate to discuss at this meeting. W.O.L.F. agrees to progress toward a maximum number of animals at the facility of 30 through attrition. As animals die from natural causes they would not be replaced. W.O.L.F. agrees to inspections by the County or its representative to be conducted on a schedule to be determined by the County. Commissioner Rennels asked how W.O.L.F. keeps track of the animals.