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Shelters and rescuers are overwhelmed by the number of animals in need, while thousands of animals are suffering and dying as a result.

Now, the Spay and Neuter Improvements for Pets (SNIP) Act (AB 2010), which would expand access to high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter services (HQHVSN) for guardians and shelters, along with allowing Mobile Animal Sterilization Hospital (MASH) clinics to operate across the state, is making its way through the legislature. The Assembly passed it unanimously in May; now senators need to hear from you!

It's estimated that more than 100,000 animals are killed in California every year simply because there's no space for them. The problem has been compounded by a veterinary shortage, which has left more animals in need of accessible spay/neuter surgeries. The resulting overpopulation crisis has to be addressed.

Current veterinary regulations also require a separate room for surgeries, which slows down HQHVSN and prevents MASH clinics from running.

The SNIP Act will address this issue by changing that requirement, while still upholding all other health and safety standards, which will allow veterinarians to operate all over the state, particularly in underserved rural communities that need their help the most.

Letter to Decision Maker(s) for reference:

Decision maker: United States Senate

Subject: Support the SNIP Act to address the pet overpopulation crisis

As someone concerned with animal welfare and the overpopulation crisis affecting animals in California, I’m writing to urge you to support the SNIP Act (AB 2010), which will expand access to high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter services (HQHVSN), along with allowing Mobile Animal Sterilization Hospital (MASH) clinics to operate.
 
It’s estimated that more than 100,000 animal companions are killed every year in California simply because of a lack of space. It’s a problem compounded by a shortage of veterinarians and access to free and low-cost spay/neuter services.
 
Current veterinary regulations also require a separate room for surgeries, which slows down HQHVSN and prevents MASH clinics from running.
 
The SNIP Act will address this issue by changing that requirement, while still upholding all other health and safety standards, which will allow veterinarians to operate all over the state, particularly in underserved communities that need their help the most.

This will get to the root of the problem and allow for public resources to be used in more effective ways. It’s clear we can’t rescue our way out, and we surely should not normalize killing our way out. 

This bill also has the support of numerous organizations, including In Defense of Animals, and co-sponsors Animal Balance, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the San Diego Humane Society, and the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
 
I hope you will support this common-sense legislation to address this issue, improve animal welfare, and save countless animals from suffering and dying. Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.

Sincerely,

Signed

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