Proclamation
WHEREAS, Merced County statistics showed that in the year 2021-22 alone that over 1,800 animals were euthanized in Merced County; and WHEREAS, Merced TNR was founded in November 2023. Our mission is to improve the living conditions for our feral or abandoned community felines and canines, provide foster services, low cost spay/neuter vouchers, and provide TNR services including educational materials on the process to Merced County; and WHEREAS, Merced TNR is partnering with the community, Central Valley rescues and other local businesses to provide a safe and healthy environment for our furry friends; and WHEREAS, Merced TNR has trapped, spayed/neutered/returned 86 felines. In addition, 11 canines were also spayed/neutered: thus saving approximately 906 lives. Merced TNR has also fostered 39 felines and canines with our invaluable volunteers; and WHEREAS, Merced TNR’s volunteers provide countless hours of service to prevent neglect, overpopulation and harm to cats/dogs of Merced County; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, MATTHEW SERRATTO, Mayor of the City of Merced, do hereby proclaim that the City of Merced honors the Merced TNR Program.
Signed this 6th day of May, 2024
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Matthew Serratto, Mayor of Merced