HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2026-004-Proclamation Declaring February 24 2026 as spay neuter day in Orange County 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 , an increasing lack of access to veterinary care affects millions of pet owners in the United
States and thousands of pet owners 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 managing
unwanted and homeless cats and dogs ; and
WHEREAS , humane societies and shelters throughout the country euthanize hundreds of thousands
of cats and dogs each year , many of which are healthy and adoptable , due to the lack of critical
resources such as money , space , and adoptive homes ; and
WHEREAS , Animal Services and the Animal Services Advisory Board have made correcting pet
overpopulation and providing access to care a priority ; and
WHEREAS , spaying and neutering cats and dog has been shown to drastically reduce pet
overpopulation ; and
WHEREAS , Animal Services is working with community partners and veterinary professionals to offer
no- cost spay and neuter resources to households who are financially vulnerable or who receive public
assistance ; and
WHEREAS , Animal Services now has a community animal clinic providing low-cost or no- cost spay
and neuter services for pets in our community ; and
WHEREAS , Animal Services is collaborating with Independent Animal Rescue and other community
partners to proactively and humanely manage and improve quality of life for community cats through
sterilization and vaccination ; 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 20261 "
NOW, THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , proclaim February 24 , 2026 ,
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 . .
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THIS THE 17t" DAY OF FEBRUAR
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an Hamilton , Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners