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Volunteers and residents urge expanded spay/neuter and phase-two funding as Tracy shelter nears capacity
Summary
Volunteers, rescue groups and residents told the council on Feb. 4 that Tracy's no-kill shelter is at or near capacity and urged the city to expand low-cost spay/neuter programs, increase staffing and move ahead with completion of phasetwo of the shelter. Staff told council a UC Davis study and a staff report are coming in about four weeks
Volunteers, rescue organizations and residents pressed the City Council on Feb. 4 to expand low-cost spay-and-neuter services, add staff and accelerate completion of the Tracy animal shelter's second phase to relieve an overcrowding and stray-animal problem.
Speakers from local rescue groups and volunteers described frequent stray animals in streets, neighborhood feral-cat colonies, and an overwhelmed shelter that is deferring some community requests because of limited staffing and funding. Several asked the city to fund expanded low-cost spay/neuter availability and more outreach so fewer animals arrive at the shelter.
Why it matters: The speakers said the shortage of low-cost spay/neuter options contributes to pet…
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