Applications for the ASPCA low cost spay/neuter voucher program will be available on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, during normal business hours, at the Los Banos Police Department. The number of applications will be limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone with questions about the program may contact Animal Control Officer Jason Martin at (209) 827-7070 ext. 252.
* Original Press Release-October 15, 2013 *
The Los Banos Police Department is proud to announce the acceptance of a $5,000.00 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) grant. The grant was awarded to the Department on July 25, 2013 and is projected to fund a low cost spay/neuter voucher program.
Each year the Department offers a similar discounted spay/neuter voucher program funded by fees collected from animal impounds throughout the year. Last year, the voucher program paid for 44 dogs and 66 cats to be spayed and neutered. During this same time the Los Banos Animal Shelter took in approximately 2237 dogs and cats which were fed and cared for by members of the Police Department and Los Banos Volunteers for Animals group.
“Our Los Banos Volunteers for Animals group is comprised of members who strive to provide a valuable service to our community and are in constant search for funding and donations. The Department is grateful to the ASPCA for recognizing this need and providing this funding for an additional spay/neuter voucher program.”
-Ray Reyna, Police Commander
Applications for the low cost ASPCA spay/neuter voucher program will be available at the Los Banos Police Department after January 6, 2014 or by contacting Animal Control Officer Jason Martin at (209) 827-7070 ext. 252.
To leave an anonymous crime tip call 209-827-7070 Ext. 288. If you have access to a computer and the internet you can also leave an anonymous tip at the Police Department’s web page at www.losbanos.org. At the bottom of the “Contact” page simply click on the “report graffiti and other crime” link or visit the Merced Area Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-855-725-2420, or at www.mercedareacrimestoppers.org
