Pecos animal-control officials hail spay-neuter clinic, report 12 months of no euthanasia for adoptable pets

Chief Lisa Tarrango and the city’s animal-control supervisor reported to the Pecos City Council that a recent spay-and-neuter clinic treated 107 animals and that the shelter has operated 12 consecutive months without euthanizing an adoptable pet. Christy, the animal-control supervisor, said the clinic exceeded its budgeted capacity but met community need. "We asked for the funds for 60 animals, and we ended up seeing 107 total pets," Christy said.

The chief and Christy said the city paid roughly $50 per animal to secure a $240 value of veterinary services (spay/neuter, vaccines, deworming, flea/tick treatment) during the clinic and that the vet team from Austin has agreed to return in the fall. Christy said 70 animals received vaccinations or spay/neuter procedures…