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Seaside debates new spay/neuter rules and fee structure as snip bus reported early success
Summary
Public commenters and staff reported reduced shelter intake after Seaside-funded spay/neuter clinics. Council and staff discussed a new ordinance requiring altered animals, a proposed $10 registration fee for unaltered animals, and a higher breeding-license penalty suggested by commenters.
Seaside city staff and public commenters discussed implementation details and fees linked to a newly adopted spay/neuter and breeding ordinance during the June 12 budget study session. Animal-control staff, residents and nonprofit partners reported early success from city-supported spay-neuter clinics and urged the council to continue funding the program.
What residents reported Lisa Sears and other residents told the council that Seaside's funded spay-and-neuter bus clinics (the "SNP bus") have reduced shelter intake. Sears said the city's intake to the SPCA dropped from 55 animals in May…
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