There's a lot of talk right now about overcrowded Animal Shelters. We can certainly confirm that this is the case for us. Maybe you have your own opinions as to why that is. This research paper produced by the University of Florida concludes that, "The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown resulted in a drastic reduction of surgeries, from which the industry has not yet recovered. The high level of spay-neuter achieved over the past five decades is the single most important driver of reduced pet overpopulation and euthanasia in animal shelters. Veterinarians and animal welfare organizations should collaborate to prioritize recovery of spay-neuter capacity with a special focus on serving populations most at risk for unintended reproduction, poor welfare, or entering the animal shelter system." If you're a Veterinarian or an animal welfare organization, and you'd like to collaborate on prioritizing the recovery of the spay-neuter capacity in Kern County, email us at AnimalServices@KernCounty.com.
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