MISSION STATEMENT

DACC Mission Statement
The Department of Animal Care & Control promotes and protects public safety and animal care through sheltering, pet placement programs, education and animal law enforcement.

DACC Purpose
Our purpose is to provide responsive, efficient and high quality animal care and control services that preserves and protects public and animal safety

DACC Philosophy
Our philosophy is to promote responsible pet ownership, compassion toward animals and safe human-animal interactions.

DACC Position
As the agency responsible for animal-related public safety, our mission is achieved through shared county values including professionalism, responsibility, compassion, commitment, integrity, accountability and community partnerships.