GLENDALE EYES SHELTER DEAL WITH AGENCY.Byline: Alex Dobuzinskis Staff Writer GLENDALE - The Pasadena Humane Society A humane society is a group that aims to stop animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. Examples Examples of humane societies include: The Humane Society of the United States, Peninsula Humane Society, American Humane which was founded in 1877 as a network of and SPCA SPCA serum prothrombin conversion accelerator (coagulation factor VII). SPCA abbr. serum prothrombin conversion accelerator SPCA, n an acronym for serum p would be Glendale's dog catcher for the next 16 years, under a proposed $15.2 million contract that comes before the City Council for a vote tonight. Glendale would save millions of dollars by relying on the nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. for an array of animal-welfare services rather than opening its own shelter, officials said. ``Not only is the money a favorable issue, but the Humane Society is a well-respected organization,'' said City Councilman Ara Najarian. ``They have a very low complaint rate, and they're trying to do all the things that our community wants.'' Under the contract, Glendale would immediately pay the agency $2 million to help upgrade and expand its shelter, plus $745,000 annually for services, with increases after the first seven years. The 16-year contract would ultimately cost $15.2 million, compared with $45.6 million to open a Glendale-based shelter. Contracting with Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County Animal Care & Control would cost $10.6 million over 16 years, but Glendale residents would have to drive to Baldwin Park Baldwin Park, city (1990 pop. 69,330), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles, in the fertile San Gabriel valley; settled 1870, inc. 1956. Its industries include metal fabrication, printing, and plastics manufacturing. to pick up their pets. Glendale has used the Pasadena Humane Society since 2002, when the Glendale Humane Society ended its long-standing relationship with the city in a dispute over funding and management. The PHS (Personal Handyphone System) A TDMA-based cellular phone system introduced in Japan in mid-1995. Operating in the 1880-1930 MHz band, PHS uses microcells that cover an area only 100 to 500 meters in diameter, resulting in lower equipment costs but requiring more base needs to expand because it has seen its euthanasia euthanasia (y  'thənā`zhə), either painlessly putting to death or failing to prevent death from natural causes in cases of terminal illness or irreversible coma. rate of adoptable animals rise from 0 percent in 2002 to more than 8 percent, in part because the burden of caring for Glendale pets puts a strain on the shelter's available space, according to according toprep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a city report. The Pasadena Humane Society also responds to Glendale when deer and other wildlife cause problems in residential areas. ``We have found that Glendale is very active with wildlife calls,'' said Steve McNall, president/CEO of the PHS. ``Glendale is in a wildlife corridor.'' City Councilman Dave Weaver adopted a golden lab mix from the Pasadena Humane Society more than a year ago, and calls it the smartest dog he's ever owned. The PHS has proved it can do the job, he said. ``Sure, I'd like to see Glendale build their own (shelter),'' Weaver said, ``but realistically the cost involved is tremendous.'' Alex Dobuzinskis, (818) 546-3304 alex.dobuzinskis(at)dailynews.com IF YOU GO The Glendale City Council will meet at 6 tonight at City Hall, 613 E. Broadway. CAPTION(S): box Box: IF YOU GO (see text) |
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