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Dear Fresno City Council Members,

Re: ID 26-683 Fresno Animal Center Budget

I am writing as a concerned member of the Fresno community to respectfully urge the City Council to increase funding for community-based spay-and-neuter programs in the FY 2026-2027 budget.

It is concerning that approximately 80% of the Fresno Animal Center budget is dedicated to salaries and wages while prevention programs continue to receive limited funding. If Fresno is serious about addressing animal overpopulation, reducing shelter intake, and creating long-term solutions, it must invest more in proactive programs that address the problem at its source.

I strongly support Councillmember Annalisa Perea's motion to dedicate $1 million to spay-and-neuter funding. This investment would represent a significant step toward reducing animal overpopulation and improving outcomes throughout our community. Spay and neuter programs are widely recognized as among the most effective and cost-efficient tools for reducing the number of unwanted animals entering the shelter system.

Every dollar invested in prevention helps reduce future costs associated with animal intake, housing, medical care, and shelter operations. By focusing resources on prevention, Fresno can make meaningful progress toward a more sustainable and humane approach to animal services.

I respectfully ask the City Council to:•

• Approve Councilmember Annalisa Perea's motion for $1 million in spay and neuter funding.

• Establish a dedicated annual funding source for community spay and neuter programs

• Prioritize prevention-focused solutions that address the root causes of animal overpopulation.

• Invest in programs that provide measurable reductions in shelter intake and improve outcomes for animals and the community.

The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to make a lasting investment in prevention. I respectfully urge the City Council to support increased funding for spay and neuter programs and to take meaningful action to address animal overpopulation in Fresno.

Thank you for your consideration and for your service to the residents of Fresno.

Respectfully,(Your Name)