On May 27, the Alachua County Commissioners earmarked $250,000 from the county's general fund to establish a clinic in East Gainesville for residents on limited income that will provide spay and neuter surgeries for their pets.
No More Homeless Pets, Inc. had asked for a pledge of $200,000 to match the $200,000 pledge made by Gainesville resident Gladys Cofrin for the clinic. However, when the Commissioners were informed that efforts were short $100,000 toward the initial $500,000 projected for startup and operating costs, Commissioner Paula DeLaney proposed that the County pledge another $50,000-which was approved!
This matching grant is intended to be a one-time grant to No More Homeless Pets of Alachua County. Once the $200,000 is repaid, the funds could be used for future Spay/Neuter efforts. A successful program will potentially reduce the amount of space required for future expansion of the Animal Shelter.
No More Homeless Pets, Inc. had asked for a pledge of $200,000 to match the $200,000 pledge made by Gainesville resident Gladys Cofrin for the clinic. However, when the Commissioners were informed that efforts were short $100,000 toward the initial $500,000 projected for startup and operating costs, Commissioner Paula DeLaney proposed that the County pledge another $50,000-which was approved!
This matching grant is intended to be a one-time grant to No More Homeless Pets of Alachua County. Once the $200,000 is repaid, the funds could be used for future Spay/Neuter efforts. A successful program will potentially reduce the amount of space required for future expansion of the Animal Shelter.
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