Change starts with us California has long been recognized for its compassionate and progressive approach to social issues. However, the current state of animal welfare, particularly the three year high euthanasia rate and the highest in the US numbers of abandoned animals, calls for urgent attention and action. What can you do as a Californian Constituent for a Change? Many of us feel lost and powerless when confronted with the daily pleas from shelter volunteers and the he

1.Spay or Neuter Your Pet Ensuring your pet is spayed or neutered is the most effective step you can take to curb pet overpopulation in the Central Valley. Prevention is key to addressing this issue. These routine procedures, performed by veterinarians under anesthesia, involve removing the ovaries and uterus in females (spaying) and the testicles in males (neutering). Apart from reducing the risk of unwanted litters, spaying and neutering offer additional health, behavioral,