Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from The Bakersfield Californian Foundation to host a low-cost spay/neuter event in Kern County.
“To say that we’re thrilled is an understatement,” stated Judi Daunell, President of the Foundation. “This is the largest grant our group has received, and to have it come from a local organization only reinforces our belief that the community is invested in reducing the number of homeless pets in Kern County.”
The grant will be used to reduce the cost of having a pet spayed or neutered, allowing pet owners who might not otherwise be able to pay for the procedure to have their pet altered.
Plans have not yet been finalized for the date or location of the event, which will be held in conjunction with AngelDogs Foundation, a non-profit organization providing mobile spay/neuter services for Los Angeles and Kern County.
According to Daunell, “Once the date and location are set, the appointments will be filled almost immediately. That’s how great the need is in this area for low-cost services, which is why community support is so important. The pets we spay and neuter today prevent the litters that would fill our shelters tomorrow.”