HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-007 - Spay and Neuter MonthRESOLUTION NO. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2003 AS "SPAY & NEUTER MONTH" AND
FEBRUARY 25, 2003, AS "SPAY DAY" 1N THE
CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, dogs and cats provide companionship to, and share the homes of more than
50,000,000 people across the United States, but if left unchecked, two unaltered cats and their
offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years, and two unaltered dogs and their offspring can
produce 67,000 dogs over six years creating the problem of overpopulation; and
WHEREAS, as a result of pet owners failing to spay and neuter their pets, between 5 and
6 million healthy adoptable dogs and cats are tragically euthanized annually by various animal
control agencies, humane societies and public shelters across the nation simply because there are
not enough good homes; and
WHEREAS, while this number has declined in the Redding area in recent years through
public awareness, education and various spay and neuter incentive programs, the City of Redding
still contributes approximately 2,000 animals annually to the national total; and
WHEREAS, companion animal overpopulation also eosts the taxpayers of the City of
Redding thousands of dollars annually in animal control programs aimed at public safety, and the
cost associated with coping with unwanted dogs and cats; and
WHEREAS, in response to the crisis, veterinarians, humane societies, and national and local
animal protection organizations have joined together to advocate and ensure the spaying and
neutering of more than 250,000 companion animals during "National Spay & Neuter Month" and
"Spay Day USA 2003;" and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding will be participating in "Spay & Neuter Month" by
displaying a banner across Pine Street announcing the event and inviting citizens to contact the City
Clerk's Office for more information, providing a list of participating veterinarians offering discounts
toward spay and neuter procedures, and by increasing the amount of its spay and neuter assistance
voucher from $30 to $40 for the Month of February 2003 to encourage more owners to spay and
neuter their dogs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding is a strong advocate in support of controlling the
overpopulation of dogs as evidenced by its spay and neuter program which has issued 776 spay and
neuter assistance vouchers since inception of this popular program in 1997; and
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all responsible pet owners to work toward humanely
controlling the number of animals bom each year by spaying and neutering their dogs and cats which
is proven to be effective in drastically reducing overpopulation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding
hereby proclaims the month of February 2003 as "Spay & Neuter Month," and Tuesday, February
25, 2003, as "Spay Day," and urges the citizens of Redding to observe the day by having their dogs
and cats spayed and neutered, or by sponsoring the spaying and neutering of another person's dog
or cat through the Sponsor-A-Spay Program at Haven Humane Society.
! HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at the regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 21 s, day of January, 2003, and was adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Mathena,
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: K±ght
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FORM APPROVED:
Brad L. Fuller, City Attorney