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2 <br /> • Orange County's subsidized spay and neuter services for cats and dogs has continued <br /> with its expansion to more residents than ever before. Orange County Animal Services <br /> received another grant from the Margaret T. Petrie Spaying and Neutering Foundation in <br /> the amount of $15,000 to continue to cover the cost of spay and neuter for animals <br /> belonging to residents whose household income is between 200 and 400 percent of the <br /> federal poverty level. Previously, 200 percent was the ceiling for income- based <br /> qualification. <br /> • As discussed above, Orange County also continues its effort to sterilize cats from farms <br /> and stables in more rural parts of Orange County. Animal Services is continuing the <br /> community cat program that not only sterilizes, but also vaccinates and microchips cats for <br /> free. The funding for this effort has shifted from only grant funded to both grant and <br /> donations received through Orange County's Community Giving Fund. As a result of <br /> outreach and a partnership with Independent Animal Rescue, Animal Services was able to <br /> sterilize 586 cats, 250 of those being sterilized by Independent Animal Rescue. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this proclamation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the attached proclamation declaring February 25, 2025, as "Spay Neuter Day" in <br /> Orange County. <br />