DACC Wins a 2021 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for the Implementation of Progressive Community-Based Services
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Challenge Awards spotlighting the most innovative programs developed and implemented by American’s counties.
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) is honored to have won an Achievement award under the award category of Community and Economic Development. DACC was acknowledged for implementing a Managed Intake and Expanded Placement program for animals. This program allowed DACC to rapidly implement a new animal management practice to respond to and enhance services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
“DACC is honored to receive this prestigious award from NACo.” said DACC Director Marcia Mayeda. “Our entire DACC team is to be congratulated for their adaptability, resourcefulness, and commitment to our mission as we dramatically changed our operations to continue to serve animals and constituents.”
Managed Intake is an approach towards animal management that leverages community engagement and resources to achieve the best outcomes for stray and owned pets in our communities. Managed Intake aligns DACC practices and resources with the needs of the community to reduce the necessity of accepting animals into the seven DACC animal care centers. The Enhanced Placement initiatives increase positive outcomes for animals by increasing adoptions, providing additional foster homes, and partnership with private animal adoption organizations.
For more information, please check out https://animalcare.lacounty.
