Ventura County Supervisors Vote Unanimously to Pursue State Legislation on Dangerous Dog Transfers to Qualified Rescues
VENTURA COUNTY, California - The Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure from Supervisors Jeff Gorell and Matt LaVere to pursue state legislation establishing a conditional safe harbor for public agencies following the lawful transfer of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs to qualified nonprofit rescue organizations.
A release from the supervisors offices said the action allows Ventura County to pursue sponsorship of legislation during the 2027 state legislative session, or to actively support a substantially equivalent measure introduced by another sponsor. The proposal is intended to give public animal shelters a responsible option when a qualified rescue is willing and able to accept an animal that might otherwise face lawful euthanasia, while ensuring public agencies do not remain indefinitely liable after custody and control have transferred.
The release said that, with the board approval, the County Executive Office, County Counsel, Ventura County Animal Services and the county state legislative advocates can now develop proposed statutory language and standardized transfer and disclosure requirements, identify a prospective legislative author and engage stakeholders in preparation for the 2027 session.
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：动物收容所内一只获救的犬只 GSM一线记者 Jeniffer Lin。Jocelyn Augustino 供图，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons / Photo: FEMA - 38418 - Rescued dog at a shelter in Texas. By Jocelyn Augustino, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
