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Commissioners approve MOU with Yaqui Animal Rescue to expand low‑cost spay/neuter clinics
Summary
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved a memorandum of understanding with Yaqui Animal Rescue to support low‑cost spay/neuter clinics, rabies vaccination and microchipping; the motion passed after discussion about outreach and volunteer support.
The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Yaqui Animal Rescue to assist the county in rabies prevention and humane population control through low‑cost spay/neuter clinics and related services.
The MOU, recommended by the county attorney’s office and subject to final legal review, directs county staff to coordinate with Yaqui on clinic logistics, outreach and limited funding support. A motion to approve was made by a commissioner and seconded; the court then discussed the program’s low cost to residents, student learning opportunities and potential public‑safety benefits.
Commissioner David Fuentes highlighted the program’s value to precinct residents, saying outreach and education are part of the strategy to reduce stray animals and protect the public. “We are providing a low‑cost spay and neuter. You go to a vet, you're gonna spend over $300... We're doing it at $25,” he said in support of the MOU. The court carried the motion with an affirmative voice vote.
Court staff said the MOU will be subject to final legal review and that participating nonprofits and volunteers would continue to play a central role in service delivery; no specific dollar appropriation for the MOU was listed on the agenda motion.
