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Wasco’s SNIP program: three-year UC Davis-funded spay/neuter effort fixed 1,665 animals; Love Dogs Rescue to sponsor next event June 11
Summary
Staff reported the three-year SNIP program (UC Davis-funded, $288,000) held 37 events and fixed 1,665 animals across the period. Staff said the program ended and that Love Dogs Rescue will sponsor an event June 11 at a minimum participant cost of $20; staff had not yet finalized capacity details.
City staff provided a program update on the SNIP (spay/neuter) effort funded by UC Davis. The presenter said the grant provided $288,000 for three years, during which 37 SNIP events took place and a total of 1,665 animals were fixed (detailed yearly breakdowns of male/female dogs and male/female cats were given).
Staff said the program funding has ended for the city and described a near-term opportunity: Love Dogs Rescue offered to sponsor an event for Wasco and McFarland residents, with a tentative date of June 11. Staff cautioned they did not have full details on registration capacity and said the rescue-based event would not be free—participants should expect a minimum cost of $20. Council asked about whether there is a per-day animal limit; staff said that information was not yet available.
What happens next: staff will post registration details when available and return to council with further program and funding recommendations; the city will provide a location and basic support for the rescue event.
