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Advocates press Bakersfield council to restore mobile spay‑and‑neuter funds; council asks staff to review agreements
Summary
Residents and rescue groups urged the Bakersfield City Council to restore and expand mobile spay‑and‑neuter funding for the city animal shelter; councilmembers asked staff to re‑evaluate current contracts and explore matching funds and a mobile component.
Advocates for accessible pet sterilization urged the Bakersfield City Council on Aug. 13 to restore funding for mobile spay‑and‑neuter clinics, saying the program reduced shelter intake and euthanasia.
The appeals came during the meeting’s public‑comment period, where residents and rescue operators described outreach work in neighborhoods with high shelter intake and asked the council to reinstate roughly $100,000 the shelter received the previous year for mobile services. “It’s gonna take years to curb this pet overpopulation issue we face with consistent effort and money,” said Michelle Peters, who identified herself as a city resident and volunteer. She said last year’s $100,000 had been fully spent on targeted mobile clinics.
Why it matters: Councilmembers and animal‑welfare groups said mobile clinics can be more effective…
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