Fresno Co. fund program offering low-cost spay, neuter services
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno County announced Wednesday that it has allocated $500,000 to fund a pilot program that will offer low-cost spay, neuter, and rabies vaccination services to county residents.
The pilot program is being organized by the Kirkland Foundation, Fresno TNR, Mell’s Mutts, and Paw Squad 559. The pilot program starts on April 2.
County officials say Central Valley Spay/Neuter is collaborating with Central Valley animal rescues and Fresno County to help residents of incorporated areas in the county to have their pets spayed or neutered with financial support from the county.
According to the county, the program will allow low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for both cats and dogs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fresno TNR founder Brandi Sherman said this program will help bring down animal overpopulation.
“In 2023, Fresno TNR spayed or neutered over 6,700 owned and community cats, but there are thousands more that need attention in neighborhoods throughout the county. This program will help increase the number of spay/neuters we can arrange,” Sherman said.
Appointments can be made online at Central Valley Spay/Neuter’s website.
