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To substantially
reduce
animal shelter intake
by providing high-quality,
low-cost spay or neuter services to underserved communities
in Los Angeles. |
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Vision
To create an environment in Los Angeles in which animal shelters no longer rely on euthanizing animals as a way of controlling pet overpopulation.
In 2005, Los Angeles animal shelters took in 203,629 dogs and cats. Of that number, 98,241 were euthanized. Clinico Inc. was formed in 2007 to end this tragedy. Our mission is to substantially reduce animal shelter intake by providing high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter services to underserved communities in LA County. By providing these services in targeted areas and promoting the message of “saving lives through sterilization,” we can reach the goal of reducing shelter intake and eliminating euthanasia of healthy animals.
Clinico collected and analyzed data from numerous sources to understand the problem and provide a practical solution. Our research shows that the largest percentage of shelter impounds occur in areas where there is a high concentration of low-income residents. These areas, typically, have very limited affordable spay/neuter services, and the services that are present are inconsistent and limited in scope.
Clinico’s plan is to open and operate seven high-volume spay/neuter clinics in Los Angeles over the next five years, beginning in early 2008.
Each of our clinics will be located in communities that fit the criteria of having a high percentage of low-income residents, few spay/neuter resources, and high numbers of animals impounded by local shelters. We will address the problems typically shown to be impediments to successful spay/neuter programs by offering services on the weekend, extended hours of operation, reduced-fee spay/neuter surgery, and transportation of animals when needed.
Over the past twenty years, high-volume sterilization has become the accepted response to pet overpopulation.This is where Clinico sees a tremendous opportunity to serve. By providing high-volume stationary veterinary clinics in underserved neighborhoods, staffed by veterinary professionals with expertise and sensitivity, we can effectively battle the root causes of pet overpopulation.
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