Full Notification

HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – February 22, 2023– The Hollister Animal Shelter was recently awarded a $50,000 spay and neuter grant from UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.  This opportunity will allow the Hollister Animal Shelter to work with the community to provide spay and neuter services for animals residing within San Benito County.  The goal for this grant opportunity will help to support the community, and its animals by providing vital spay and neuter services, as well as helping animal owners gain compliance with applicable licensing laws, and animal identification best practices. 
 
By accepting these grant funds, the Hollister Animal Shelter will be required to commit to providing spay and neuter services for shelter animals and low-cost surgeries for animals in the community throughout the duration of the contract period set to end in December of 2023. 
 
Hollister Police Animal Care and services will pay for the cost of sterilization of one domestic cat or dog per household, for residents of San Benito County.  In order to be considered for the low cost, spay and neuter program, animal owners must have their animals currently rabies vaccinated and licensed with the City of Hollister or County of San Benito.  In addition, the animal owner is required to pay a $15.00 microchip fee, and the animal will be microchipped during their sterilization appointment. 
 
Vouchers for spay and neuter services will be administered on a first come, first served basis. All community members interested in the program must adhere to the above guidelines to be considered. 
 
Community members wishing to be considered for low-cost spay and neuter services may contact the Hollister Animal Shelter beginning Monday, February 13, 2023, to speak with a shelter staff member regarding the process.  The Hollister Animal Shelter would like to remind the public that spay and neuter vouchers are of limited quantities and only available while supplies last. 
 
If you are a San Benito County resident with questions regarding spay and neuter services, please contact the Hollister Animal Shelter at 831-636-4320.
 
Prepared by: Alyssa Bautista, AC Supervisor              
Approved by:  R. Betanio, Captain