Proclamation
WHEREAS, more than 6 million pets end up homeless every year in the United States; and WHEREAS, Merced SPCA was founded in 1969 as an organization to oversee the ethical treatment of farm animals in Merced County; and WHEREAS, the Merced SPCA continues to provide care to over 60 colonies of Merced’s homeless and abandoned animals; and WHEREAS, Merced SPCA’s Trap, Neuter and Return program prevented the births of over 22,500 unwanted kittens in 2023 and contributed to the reduction of the animal shelter’s euthanasia rate; and WHEREAS, Merced SPCA’s volunteers support Merced’s homeless pets through donations of time and funds; and WHEREAS, the Merced SPCA has rescued hundreds of animals and found loving homes for them; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matthew Serratto, Mayor of the City of Merced, do hereby proclaim that in honor of National Pet month, that the City of Merced recognizes the Merced SPCA as a valued community organization that tirelessly advocates for the protection, compassionate care, and respect for Merced’s homeless animals.
Signed this 15th day of April 2024.
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Matthew Serratto, Mayor of Merced