"The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety.
The city and county of Fresno need to support more Spay and Neuter funding for the city and county of Fresno. There are to many people in our communities who do not spay and neuter their pets or stray animals they try to help because they cannot afford to. They feel there is no option for them. When they do not spay or neuter these animals, they are contributing to the overwhelming overpopulation of cats and dogs in our city and county. If people could depend on FAC to offer low to no cost appointments to our residents, this would help with solving the problem. We as a city and county need to be proactive and not reactive. By helping before the new kittens and puppies are born, this would also help in clearing local shelters, since there would be less unwanted animals being born. We need to step up and start tackling this problem and burying our heads. Every time I speak to people at an outreach event, they are begging for help with the huge colony of cats having kittens in their neighborhood. So many feel helpless. Out a few blocks away from me, there are unwanted dogs and cats being abandoned because people feel they have a better chance in the wild than being euthanized by our local shelters. Why do we have to depend on Animal Balance for spay and nueter services in Fresno. This is unacceptable! Our city and county should be doing better.
Fresno looks like a third world country out here with all these poor dogs and cats being abandoned!! Also, so many homeless abandoning their dogs or have no choice in the matter when being removed from area(s) they are living in. With inflation its so expensive to spay and neuter, not everyone can afford it. Sadly, this is what is causing over population animals. So many rescues and shelters are over whelmed. Please have some compassion towards this crisis. Fresno is not what it used to be, its so heartbreaking!
I am writing to express my support for the City of Fresno's Animal Center budget and to encourage continued funding for spay and neuter programs throughout our community.
Pet overpopulation remains a significant challenge in Fresno, contributing to overcrowded shelters, increased numbers of stray animals, and higher costs for animal care services. One of the most effective ways to address these issues is by expanding access to affordable and free spay and neuter services for Fresno residents.
Investing in spay and neuter programs helps reduce unwanted litters, lowers shelter intake, improves animal welfare, and saves taxpayer dollars over the long term. Many families face financial barriers to obtaining these services, making city-supported programs an important resource for responsible pet ownership.
I support Fresno's commitment to animal services and believe that prevention should remain a priority within the Animal Center budget. Expanding spay and neuter opportunities will benefit pets, residents, shelters, and the community as a whole.
Thank you for your dedication to Fresno and for considering continued investment in these important programs.
Sincerely,
Rachel B
Shelters are completely overcrowded, which leads to innocent animals getting euthanized for no reason besides for space! The increase of budget will allow animals to have a fair chance at life and help educate our community on how Important it is to spay and neuter their animals. When there is more budget the more animals and families can be helped and stop the stay population. At the end of the day animals cannot choose for themselves, but us humans can! They are just as important as you are!
Fresno is in crisis mode. We have more stray dogs and cats than ever before. Instead of spending a ridiculous amount of the money allocated on lining pockets, we need to spend it on Educating people on the importance of spay and neutering, and expose the incredible suffering of the lost and homeless animals . In the long run spay and neuter clinics will save money, and lives. Fresno has a heartbreaking amount of beautiful, healthy animals in high kill shelters, their precious lives snuffed out because humans have failed them . It is unacceptable and must change.
We respectfully request increased budget support for spay and neuter services. Opposing the current budget support now it is not enough with the amount of money the current shelter is receiving. Investing in preventive programs now helps reduce the number of animals entering the shelter in the future, benefiting both the animals and the community while making the best use of shelter resources. Please increase the spay and neuter services amount for the budget. Thank you.
The most cost effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats and dog, expanded low cost spay / neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety.
More funding needs to go towards spay and neuter to prevent so many dumped animals!!!! There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t see a post on social media about abandoned dogs or cats. Not only that but when you call the shelter they just tell you they can’t help because there’s no
Room.
More budget needs to go to spay and neuter programs throughout the valley. We need to focus on the root of the overpopulation of animals in the valley by making sure we have spay and neuter programs and lots of funding for it.
The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety
"The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety
I support the proposal. We need to improve the help for stray dogs. If we fix them so that they do not have puppies, we also need to help low-income families fix their dogs. Please, let's make this possible
More funding should be allocated to spay and neuter. While I don’t disagree that the shelters also need to be staffed and supplies need to be purchased, we have an issue with overpopulation in the area and the only way to stop it is through spay and neuter. The situation is so bad that I get daily updates for last calls from the shelter. Additionally residents are told to leave animals where they are unless they are injured. It is truly upsetting to see what is going on in our community.
The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety.
I urge the City of Fresno to prioritize and increase funding for spay and neuter programs immediately. This is a crucial investment of taxpayer money that can prevent the inhumane suffering we see daily—cats and dogs dying, sick, or injured from being run over. We cannot turn a blind eye to this issue any longer. Let’s take action now to protect our community’s animals and promote responsible pet ownership!
I appreciate the City’s investment in many important priorities throughout the FY27 budget. However, I am concerned that there appears to be no dedicated funding for community spay and neuter programs. The previous UC Davis spay/neuter funding has been eliminated, and no replacement funding is identified.
This is especially concerning because Fresno Animal Center routinely directs residents with feral and community cats to Fresno TNR for assistance. Fresno TNR is a completely volunteer-run organization that relies on donations and fundraising to provide services that directly benefit the City.
Every cat trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, and returned helps prevent future litters, reduces shelter intake, lowers euthanasia, decreases nuisance complaints, and reduces demands on Animal Center resources.
If Fresno Animal Center is referring residents to Fresno TNR as part of the solution, then the City should consider providing funding to support that work. Investing in spay and neuter is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce long-term animal shelter costs and address community cat populations humanely.
"The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety.
The city and county of Fresno need to support more Spay and Neuter funding for the city and county of Fresno. There are to many people in our communities who do not spay and neuter their pets or stray animals they try to help because they cannot afford to. They feel there is no option for them. When they do not spay or neuter these animals, they are contributing to the overwhelming overpopulation of cats and dogs in our city and county. If people could depend on FAC to offer low to no cost appointments to our residents, this would help with solving the problem. We as a city and county need to be proactive and not reactive. By helping before the new kittens and puppies are born, this would also help in clearing local shelters, since there would be less unwanted animals being born. We need to step up and start tackling this problem and burying our heads. Every time I speak to people at an outreach event, they are begging for help with the huge colony of cats having kittens in their neighborhood. So many feel helpless. Out a few blocks away from me, there are unwanted dogs and cats being abandoned because people feel they have a better chance in the wild than being euthanized by our local shelters. Why do we have to depend on Animal Balance for spay and nueter services in Fresno. This is unacceptable! Our city and county should be doing better.
Fresno looks like a third world country out here with all these poor dogs and cats being abandoned!! Also, so many homeless abandoning their dogs or have no choice in the matter when being removed from area(s) they are living in. With inflation its so expensive to spay and neuter, not everyone can afford it. Sadly, this is what is causing over population animals. So many rescues and shelters are over whelmed. Please have some compassion towards this crisis. Fresno is not what it used to be, its so heartbreaking!
I am writing to express my support for the City of Fresno's Animal Center budget and to encourage continued funding for spay and neuter programs throughout our community.
Pet overpopulation remains a significant challenge in Fresno, contributing to overcrowded shelters, increased numbers of stray animals, and higher costs for animal care services. One of the most effective ways to address these issues is by expanding access to affordable and free spay and neuter services for Fresno residents.
Investing in spay and neuter programs helps reduce unwanted litters, lowers shelter intake, improves animal welfare, and saves taxpayer dollars over the long term. Many families face financial barriers to obtaining these services, making city-supported programs an important resource for responsible pet ownership.
I support Fresno's commitment to animal services and believe that prevention should remain a priority within the Animal Center budget. Expanding spay and neuter opportunities will benefit pets, residents, shelters, and the community as a whole.
Thank you for your dedication to Fresno and for considering continued investment in these important programs.
Sincerely,
Rachel B
Shelters are completely overcrowded, which leads to innocent animals getting euthanized for no reason besides for space! The increase of budget will allow animals to have a fair chance at life and help educate our community on how Important it is to spay and neuter their animals. When there is more budget the more animals and families can be helped and stop the stay population. At the end of the day animals cannot choose for themselves, but us humans can! They are just as important as you are!
Fresno is in crisis mode. We have more stray dogs and cats than ever before. Instead of spending a ridiculous amount of the money allocated on lining pockets, we need to spend it on Educating people on the importance of spay and neutering, and expose the incredible suffering of the lost and homeless animals . In the long run spay and neuter clinics will save money, and lives. Fresno has a heartbreaking amount of beautiful, healthy animals in high kill shelters, their precious lives snuffed out because humans have failed them . It is unacceptable and must change.
Please save our animals
We respectfully request increased budget support for spay and neuter services. Opposing the current budget support now it is not enough with the amount of money the current shelter is receiving. Investing in preventive programs now helps reduce the number of animals entering the shelter in the future, benefiting both the animals and the community while making the best use of shelter resources. Please increase the spay and neuter services amount for the budget. Thank you.
The most cost effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats and dog, expanded low cost spay / neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety.
More funding needs to go towards spay and neuter to prevent so many dumped animals!!!! There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t see a post on social media about abandoned dogs or cats. Not only that but when you call the shelter they just tell you they can’t help because there’s no
Room.
We need WAY more funding for spay and neuters the animals in Fresno. There is a crisis
More budget needs to go to spay and neuter programs throughout the valley. We need to focus on the root of the overpopulation of animals in the valley by making sure we have spay and neuter programs and lots of funding for it.
The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety
I support funding of low cost spay and neuter clinics.
"The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety
I support the proposal. We need to improve the help for stray dogs. If we fix them so that they do not have puppies, we also need to help low-income families fix their dogs. Please, let's make this possible
More funding should be allocated to spay and neuter. While I don’t disagree that the shelters also need to be staffed and supplies need to be purchased, we have an issue with overpopulation in the area and the only way to stop it is through spay and neuter. The situation is so bad that I get daily updates for last calls from the shelter. Additionally residents are told to leave animals where they are unless they are injured. It is truly upsetting to see what is going on in our community.
The most cost-effective way to reduce shelter overcrowding is to prevent unwanted litters before they enter the Fresno Animal Center. We respectfully request a dedicated line item for feral and community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare and public safety.
I urge the City of Fresno to prioritize and increase funding for spay and neuter programs immediately. This is a crucial investment of taxpayer money that can prevent the inhumane suffering we see daily—cats and dogs dying, sick, or injured from being run over. We cannot turn a blind eye to this issue any longer. Let’s take action now to protect our community’s animals and promote responsible pet ownership!
I appreciate the City’s investment in many important priorities throughout the FY27 budget. However, I am concerned that there appears to be no dedicated funding for community spay and neuter programs. The previous UC Davis spay/neuter funding has been eliminated, and no replacement funding is identified.
This is especially concerning because Fresno Animal Center routinely directs residents with feral and community cats to Fresno TNR for assistance. Fresno TNR is a completely volunteer-run organization that relies on donations and fundraising to provide services that directly benefit the City.
Every cat trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, and returned helps prevent future litters, reduces shelter intake, lowers euthanasia, decreases nuisance complaints, and reduces demands on Animal Center resources.
If Fresno Animal Center is referring residents to Fresno TNR as part of the solution, then the City should consider providing funding to support that work. Investing in spay and neuter is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce long-term animal shelter costs and address community cat populations humanely.