HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2025-002-Proclamation Declaring February 25, 2025, as Spay Neuter Day in Orange County PRO-2025 -002 ; 8 -b ; 2/25 /25
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPAY NEUTER DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS , cats and dogs provide companionship to and share the homes of thousands of individuals
in Orange County ; and
WHEREAS , the problem of pet overpopulation costs the taxpayers of Orange County hundreds of
thousands of dollars annually through animal control and sheltering programs aimed at coping with
unwanted and homeless cats and dogs ; and
WHEREAS , humane societies and shelters throughout the country euthanize millions of cats and dogs
each year , although many of them are healthy and adoptable , due to the lack of critical resources such
as money , space , and good adoptive homes ; and
WHEREAS , the Animal Services Advisory Board and the Animal Services Department have made
correcting pet overpopulation a priority , and have taken a positive , proactive approach to improving
quality of life for community cat populations ; and
WHEREAS , Animal Services is collaborating with Independent Animal Rescue and other community
partners to proactively and humanely manage community cats on the basis of their sterilization ; and
WHEREAS , spaying and neutering cats and dogs , among other animal companions , has been shown
to drastically reduce overpopulation ; and
WHEREAS , Animal Services has partnered with community partners including the Department of
Social Services and veterinary professionals to offer " no cost" spay and neuter to households who are
financially vulnerable or who receive public assistance ; and
WHEREAS , veterinarians , animal care and control organizations , national and local animal welfare
organizations , and private individuals have joined together again this year to advocate and support the
spaying and neutering of companion animals on "World Spay Day 20250 "
NOW, THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , proclaim February 25 , 2025 ,
as " Spay Neuter Day , " and call upon the people of the County to observe the day by having their own
cats or dogs spayed or neutered or by sponsoring the spaying or neutering of another person ' s cat or
dog .
THIS THE 25th DAY OF FEBRUARY , 2025 .
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