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I want to talk to you about something that’s incredibly close to our heart—not just because we care deeply about animals, but because we care about us and the kind of community we’re building together.

Every year, thousands of perfectly healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized—not because they’re sick or dangerous, but simply because there are too many of them and not enough homes. It’s heartbreaking. And it’s also completely preventable.

Right now, we spend so much time and money trying to manage the overflow in our shelters. We build bigger facilities, hire more staff, stretch already thin resources—but it’s like trying to mop up a flood without turning off the faucet.

The real solution? Spaying and neutering.

Think about this: one unspayed female cat and her kittens can result in over 400,000 cats in just seven years. For dogs, that number’s 67,000. Wild, right? But here’s the thing—we can stop that cycle before it starts. Prevent the first litter, and you prevent all the litters that follow.

It’s not just an animal issue—it’s a community and economic issue too. Taxpayers spend millions every year on sheltering and euthanizing homeless pets. In contrast, offering low-cost spay and neuter programs is a tiny fraction of the cost—and far more effective. Cities that have made this a priority have cut shelter intakes in half. HALF. That’s huge.

Places like Ventura County and Fresno have already passed laws requiring pets to be spayed or neutered by four months old, and it’s made a real difference. Less crowding. Fewer animals put down. More resources to help the pets that really need it.

So here’s what I’m asking for: Let’s push for our city and county to do the same. Let’s advocate for a law that requires spaying and neutering—and supports it with affordable, accessible programs for everyone. Because this kind of change doesn’t just:

1. Prevent unwanted litters,
2. Lower euthanasia rates,
3. And save taxpayer money,

…it also says something powerful about who we are. That we choose compassion. That we take action instead of just reacting. That we care enough to do what’s right, not what’s easy.

This isn’t just about animals. It’s about all of us. About creating a smarter, kinder, more responsible community. So if you care about this too, let’s speak up. Let’s be the voice for those who don’t have one.

Thanks for listening—and for caring.

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