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County presenter details spay-and-neuter voucher program, commissioners urge grant follow-up
Summary
A county presenter reported Trinity County issued 116 spay/neuter vouchers this year at a reported cost of $7,340 and urged grant-seeking to sustain the program; commissioners asked staff to pursue possible state grant funds and local support.
An unidentified presenter told the Trinity County Commissioners Court on Dec. 9 that the county issued 116 spay-and-neuter vouchers this year at a cost he described as $7,340.
The presenter said the program also served city residents: he reported 14 vouchers for people inside the city limits of Croton, and said the cities of Bridal and Trinity received 45 vouchers totaling $2,905. "Eighty [to] 78 to 80% of all animals going into shelters are intact," he said, arguing that spaying and neutering reduces shelter intake and long-term costs.
Commission members asked staff to seek outside funding and follow up. One presiding official asked staff member Lindsey to check with "Nancy," noting she has been able to secure grants in the past. The presenter mentioned a mobile unit, Dehart Vet Services, as the provider that performs the procedures under the voucher program.
The presenter described logistical limits: vouchers expire after three months to allow the county to circulate the limited funding, and some residents have trouble using vouchers within that window. Commissioners and staff discussed possible state grant sources; the presenter referenced a state "loss and blight" fund and an "animal friendly fund" as potential sources.
No formal action to change the program was recorded at the meeting; commissioners endorsed follow-up steps and directed staff to investigate grant options and to report back.
