As an animal lover and a resident of San Antonio, I’m calling on our elected officials to take immediate action to protect our cats and dogs. The unchecked population growth of animals in San Antonio and the lack actionable steps to address this issue is very concerning. Immediate action should be taken to prioritize spaying/neutering and breeding control. I urge San Antonio officials to implement the following steps:

Establish accessible and affordable spay/neuter clinics throughout the city. Spread awareness about the importance of spaying/neutering and the availability of these clinics by all means including social media, billboards and news.  
Enforce mandatory spaying/neutering for all animals leaving shelters including return to owner.  This policy must be strictly enforced to prevent unaltered animals from contributing to the existing overpopulation problem.
Crack down on backyard breeders through stringent enforcement measures.  Violators should face fines and potential jail time, which should be enforced by our city law enforcement.  Fines collected should be used to support spay/neuter services.
Reduce breeder licenses for overpopulated breeds, such as German shepherds, huskies and Staffordshire terriers. This will help control the population growth and promote responsible breeding practices.
I implore everyone to sign and share this petition to emphasize the urgent need for immediate action on spaying/neutering and breeding control. By implementing these measures, we can effectively address the overpopulation crisis and improve the well-being of animals in San Antonio and all of Texas.  We can make a difference in the lives of the animals of our city.