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.
The City of Fresno is facing a severe pet overpopulation crisis that continues to strain local shelters, rescue organizations, and community resources. Every day, healthy dogs and cats are abandoned, surrendered, or born into situations where adequate homes are not available. The most effective and humane solution is increasing access to affordable spay and neuter services. We respectfully urge the City of Fresno to allocate additional funding for low-cost spay and neuter programs so that responsible pet owners can prevent unwanted litters before they contribute to an already overwhelming problem. Investing in prevention today will save taxpayer dollars, reduce shelter overcrowding, and improve the welfare of animals throughout our community.
We request a dedicated line item for feral/community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, & partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare & public safety.
City Council needs to revise the proposed budget to include specific funding for public & community-based spay/neuter initiatives. Expanding preventative services supports healthier communities, improves animal welfare outcomes, eases pressure on shelter systems & represents a responsible use of taxpayer resources.
Addressing animal overpopulation through accessible spay/neuter services is a practical, cost-effective approach to reducing shelter crowding, shelter intake numbers & unwanted euthanasia. medical treatment, staffing & other shelter-related costs.
Fresno’s animal welfare challenges continue to impact neighborhoods across Fresno, local & non-local rescues (including out of state), volunteers, & community groups. Volunteer-based entities with limited funds & resources can't carry this responsibility alone. Affordable & accessible services are essential for both owned pets & free-roaming animals that continue contributing to population growth.
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.
Please add affordable to no cost Spay and Neuter programs for cats and dogs. All zip codes need affordable surgeries. Many programs have a 4 pet per person in a lifetime. There shouldn't be a limit since the ordinance allows 4 pets per property. Please assign majority of the budget towards surgeries and veterinarians
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."
The need for a comprehensive and concerted community response to the suffering and overwhelming population of unwanted/un-neutered animals should be a priority in our community. The current situation cannot be addressed solely by nonprofit volunteer groups.
Reducing overcrowding at the Fresno Animal Center starts long before animals reach the shelter. The most effective and affordable strategy is preventing unwanted litters in the community. To achieve this, we request a dedicated budget line for feral and community cats and dogs, expanded low‑cost spay/neuter options for owned pets, and strengthened partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Investing in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations for every dollar spent, while also improving public safety and overall animal welfare.
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.
We also request and insist on community education. There needs to be PROPER Animal husbandry/ownership classes before an animal can leave with an adopter. It does NOT need to be a long, drawn out process. If they can sit through a half hour or even hour long basic care presentation and answer multiple choice questionnaire, they can have an adoption fees waived or reduced. Please consider this as MANY people do not know what basic care entails.
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.
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 have lived in Fresno all my life and we continue to poorly support animal welfare effectively. Why are cities like San Francisco and Santa Rosa able to take our rescues???? Because for many many years these communities have supported spay /neuter programs thru the city/county shelter to the degree there is no longer an overpopulation problem there. If it was done effectively elsewhere it can and should be done here. Ultimately reducing costs for overcrowded shelters and the constant turning away of animals in need.
I encourage the City Council to revise the proposed budget to include specific funding for public and community-based spay and neuter initiatives. Expanding preventative services supports healthier communities, improves animal welfare outcomes, eases pressure on shelter systems, and represents a responsible use of taxpayer resources.
Addressing animal overpopulation through accessible spay and neuter services is a practical, cost-effective approach to reducing shelter crowding, shelter intake numbers, and unwanted euthanasia. Investing in prevention helps reduce future expenses tied to animal housing at the shelter, medical treatment, staffing, and other shelter-related costs. It is imperative that our city officials do more than just acknowledge that Fresno has an overpopulation problem, but actually do something about it and do it at a high scale.
Fresno’s animal welfare challenges continue to impact neighborhoods across Fresno, local and non-local rescues (including out of state), volunteers, and community groups. Volunteer-based entities with limited funds and resources can't carry this responsibility alone. Affordable and accessible services are essential for both owned pets and free-roaming animals that continue contributing to population growth when resources are unavailable.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important issue.
As an animal lover that has lived in Fresno County for the last 15 years, it breaks my heart to see the ever growing number of stray dogs roaming the streets, or filling the shelters and over initiating staff with the horrible task of euthanasia for many pups. One of the most effective way of controlling the pet population is spay and neuter, this funding has the potential to prevent the over population and support pets with higher rate of adoption or foster. This funding to support our city would also prevent illness and pest from spreading among the most vulnerable animals. Please consider the needs of the community as a whole, a community that cares for the most vulnerable animals is one I want to say that I am a part of, 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 & 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."
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 respectfully ask the Fresno City Council to amend the proposed budget to include dedicated funding for community and public spay and neuter services. Prevention saves lives, improves public health, reduces shelter overcrowding, and is a fiscally responsible investment for the City of Fresno.
Thank you for your consideration.
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.
The City of Fresno is facing a severe pet overpopulation crisis that continues to strain local shelters, rescue organizations, and community resources. Every day, healthy dogs and cats are abandoned, surrendered, or born into situations where adequate homes are not available. The most effective and humane solution is increasing access to affordable spay and neuter services. We respectfully urge the City of Fresno to allocate additional funding for low-cost spay and neuter programs so that responsible pet owners can prevent unwanted litters before they contribute to an already overwhelming problem. Investing in prevention today will save taxpayer dollars, reduce shelter overcrowding, and improve the welfare of animals throughout our community.
We request a dedicated line item for feral/community cats & dog, expanded low-cost spay/neuter services for owned pets, & partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar invested in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations while improving animal welfare & public safety.
City Council needs to revise the proposed budget to include specific funding for public & community-based spay/neuter initiatives. Expanding preventative services supports healthier communities, improves animal welfare outcomes, eases pressure on shelter systems & represents a responsible use of taxpayer resources.
Addressing animal overpopulation through accessible spay/neuter services is a practical, cost-effective approach to reducing shelter crowding, shelter intake numbers & unwanted euthanasia. medical treatment, staffing & other shelter-related costs.
Fresno’s animal welfare challenges continue to impact neighborhoods across Fresno, local & non-local rescues (including out of state), volunteers, & community groups. Volunteer-based entities with limited funds & resources can't carry this responsibility alone. Affordable & accessible services are essential for both owned pets & free-roaming animals that continue contributing to population growth.
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.
Please add affordable to no cost Spay and Neuter programs for cats and dogs. All zip codes need affordable surgeries. Many programs have a 4 pet per person in a lifetime. There shouldn't be a limit since the ordinance allows 4 pets per property. Please assign majority of the budget towards surgeries and veterinarians
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."
The need for a comprehensive and concerted community response to the suffering and overwhelming population of unwanted/un-neutered animals should be a priority in our community. The current situation cannot be addressed solely by nonprofit volunteer groups.
Reducing overcrowding at the Fresno Animal Center starts long before animals reach the shelter. The most effective and affordable strategy is preventing unwanted litters in the community. To achieve this, we request a dedicated budget line for feral and community cats and dogs, expanded low‑cost spay/neuter options for owned pets, and strengthened partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Investing in prevention saves multiple dollars in shelter operations for every dollar spent, while also improving public safety and overall animal welfare.
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.
We also request and insist on community education. There needs to be PROPER Animal husbandry/ownership classes before an animal can leave with an adopter. It does NOT need to be a long, drawn out process. If they can sit through a half hour or even hour long basic care presentation and answer multiple choice questionnaire, they can have an adoption fees waived or reduced. Please consider this as MANY people do not know what basic care entails.
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.
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 have lived in Fresno all my life and we continue to poorly support animal welfare effectively. Why are cities like San Francisco and Santa Rosa able to take our rescues???? Because for many many years these communities have supported spay /neuter programs thru the city/county shelter to the degree there is no longer an overpopulation problem there. If it was done effectively elsewhere it can and should be done here. Ultimately reducing costs for overcrowded shelters and the constant turning away of animals in need.
I encourage the City Council to revise the proposed budget to include specific funding for public and community-based spay and neuter initiatives. Expanding preventative services supports healthier communities, improves animal welfare outcomes, eases pressure on shelter systems, and represents a responsible use of taxpayer resources.
Addressing animal overpopulation through accessible spay and neuter services is a practical, cost-effective approach to reducing shelter crowding, shelter intake numbers, and unwanted euthanasia. Investing in prevention helps reduce future expenses tied to animal housing at the shelter, medical treatment, staffing, and other shelter-related costs. It is imperative that our city officials do more than just acknowledge that Fresno has an overpopulation problem, but actually do something about it and do it at a high scale.
Fresno’s animal welfare challenges continue to impact neighborhoods across Fresno, local and non-local rescues (including out of state), volunteers, and community groups. Volunteer-based entities with limited funds and resources can't carry this responsibility alone. Affordable and accessible services are essential for both owned pets and free-roaming animals that continue contributing to population growth when resources are unavailable.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important issue.
Colleen Cabral - VP
Halo Cafe Fresno County's Pet Food Pantry
As an animal lover that has lived in Fresno County for the last 15 years, it breaks my heart to see the ever growing number of stray dogs roaming the streets, or filling the shelters and over initiating staff with the horrible task of euthanasia for many pups. One of the most effective way of controlling the pet population is spay and neuter, this funding has the potential to prevent the over population and support pets with higher rate of adoption or foster. This funding to support our city would also prevent illness and pest from spreading among the most vulnerable animals. Please consider the needs of the community as a whole, a community that cares for the most vulnerable animals is one I want to say that I am a part of, 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 & 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."
Dear City of Fresno City Council Members,
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 respectfully ask the Fresno City Council to amend the proposed budget to include dedicated funding for community and public spay and neuter services. Prevention saves lives, improves public health, reduces shelter overcrowding, and is a fiscally responsible investment for the City of Fresno.
Thank you for your consideration.