5D6BEB351C18DBF387258A1A007488AC Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Aug 29, 2023
Location LSB A

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Committee Discussion Only

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Attachment B - ASPCA Handout.pdf

03:12:58 PM

Ali Mickelson, State
Legislative Director of Mountain West Region, American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) discussed the ASPCA's emergency
response programs. These programs include deploying people into areas where
an emergency has occurred to rescue pets. She also discussed the issue
of emergency shelters not allowing pets. She distributed a handout to the
committee (Attachment B).

03:15:01 PM

Ms. Mickelson discussed
steps that other states are taking to accommodate people with pets during
emergency situations and the need for Colorado to follow suit.

03:17:57 PM

Ms. Mickelson responded
to questions from the committee on emergency clauses for hotels and short-term
rentals that would require them to accept people with pets during emergencies
and the current practices for sheltering livestock.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly