Study a Costa Mesa-owned animal shelter

The Issue

Give Costa Mesa Animals a Home

Costa Mesa needs a long-term plan for animal sheltering.

Right now, our city depends on outside providers. When those arrangements change, Costa Mesa is left searching for the next solution.

We should not wait for another emergency.

We are asking the Costa Mesa City Council to study what it would take to create a permanent, locally controlled animal sheltering model, including the possibility of a city-owned shelter.

Before any decision is made, we need clear answers:

How much would it cost?
Where could it be located?
What services should the City provide?
Could a nonprofit or private partner help operate it?
Are grants, donations or sponsorships available?
What can we learn from other cities?

We may find that a city-owned shelter is the best answer. We may find that another model works better.

The point is to do the work now, involve the public and make a thoughtful plan for the future.

By signing this petition, you are asking the City Council to support a transparent study of Costa Mesa’s long-term animal sheltering options.

Our animals deserve a real plan. Let's give them one!

Cara StewartPetition StarterI believe good public policy starts by listening, asking better questions, and planning for the future. I’m Chair of the Costa Mesa Animal Services Committee, a proud rescue dog mom, and a candidate for City Council, District 3.

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The Issue

Give Costa Mesa Animals a Home

Costa Mesa needs a long-term plan for animal sheltering.

Right now, our city depends on outside providers. When those arrangements change, Costa Mesa is left searching for the next solution.

We should not wait for another emergency.

We are asking the Costa Mesa City Council to study what it would take to create a permanent, locally controlled animal sheltering model, including the possibility of a city-owned shelter.

Before any decision is made, we need clear answers:

How much would it cost?
Where could it be located?
What services should the City provide?
Could a nonprofit or private partner help operate it?
Are grants, donations or sponsorships available?
What can we learn from other cities?

We may find that a city-owned shelter is the best answer. We may find that another model works better.

The point is to do the work now, involve the public and make a thoughtful plan for the future.

By signing this petition, you are asking the City Council to support a transparent study of Costa Mesa’s long-term animal sheltering options.

Our animals deserve a real plan. Let's give them one!

Media inquiries

Support now

272

Let’s get to 500 signatures!

Petitions with 1,000+ supporters are 5x more likely to win!

The Decision Makers

Costa Mesa City Council,

6 Members

1 Responded

California

Jeff Pettis

Costa Mesa City Council - District 6

“As a pet owner, I understand the concerns Costa Mesa residents have as it relates to outsourcing our emergency pet shelter needs. I support studying the issue, but would need to hear more detail, have the opportunity to discuss with council and city staff, and iron out the details before making a public declaration. Jeff Pettis Councilmember, District 6 [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]”