Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in Bakersfield and Kern County.
Due to the huge number of homeless “excess?pets, tens of thousands die in animal control shelters every year. As many die on the streets.

Dog and cat overpopulation exists because far too many are born each year.
It’s a fairly simply problem that has a fairly simple answer: spay/neuter.

Owners who spay or neuter their pets become a part of the solution, rather than remaining a part of the problem. There are other benefits. The dreaded heat cycle is eliminated. Pets are far less likely to roam. Hopeful dog or cat suitors will stop showing up. The pet is protected from some cancers and other illnesses. And dog licensing, required in California, is much cheaper.

Pit Bull type dogs are extremely popular in our community and deserve special mention. Because they are so plentiful, they are also the most commonly impounded breed in animal control shelters. Tragically, some of these sweet-natured, loving dogs have been exploited by dog fighters and abusive owners, and have a gained a reputation they don’t deserve.
Those of us who know Pit Bulls understand they are simply like
other dogs and are almost always ideal family pets.

Low cost spay/neuter is available in Bakersfield and Kern County. In some circumstances, ALPHA provides vouchers to further reduce the cost of altering dogs of any breed. Low income is preferred. Special vouchers, with no income requirements, are available for Pit Bull type dogs.

*** ?0 Voluntary Pit Bull Spay/Neuter program is made possible in part by a grant from Animal Farm Foundation? These $50 vouchers for Pit Bull spay/neuters can be used at any veterinary hospital or clinic which can provide a spay/neuter certificate to ALPHA. Call 661-391-8212 for information

***$40 spay/neuter for Pit Bulls program is funded by Fortress Self Storage
Call 661-831-0923 for information on $40 Pit Bull vouchers