As the Animal Cruelty Coordinator, Ms. Knaan is responsible for overseeing the prosecution
of animal cruelty cases within the District Attorney's Office, as well as training both Deputy D.A.'s and animal control and law enforcement agencies on how to investigate, file, and prosecute cases in which animals have been mistreated.
In that
case, the recipient may receive a reimbursement
of the sterilization deposit by submitting to the public
animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention
of cruelty to
animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group
within the sterilization period a signed letter from a veterinarian licensed to practice medicine in this state stating that the
animal has died.