How do people get the message in Santa Cruz County about the law?
Carter: People in Santa Cruz know about the ordinance through a Humane Education program, which includes an amazing full time teacher and her volunteers that go to K-12 schools. We also work very closely with County Animal Services Officers to get out the message. SF Cats Examiner: Anything else you would like to add? Carter: I think it’s important that your readers understand that spay/neuter ordinances are not a single solution to the problem of pet overpopulation but they are one important tool to address the problem at its source. Because of our spay/neuter ordinance in Santa Cruz, we no longer euthanize animals because of space. We need to resolve the problem of pet overpopulation, and spay/neuter laws go a long way to do that. Where euthanasia continues in shelters that are effectively warehousing animals and need to reduce the numbers, very compassionate people are doing work that no one should be asked to do. In addition to Santa Cruz County, Lake County has a mandatory spay/ne
