Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Colleen Chawla, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Tamarra Jones, Director, Public Health, Policy and Planning
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Nine Lives Foundation for Participation in the San Mateo County Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Nine Lives Foundation for participation in the San Mateo County Spay/Neuter Voucher Program for the term of September 15, 2025 through September 30, 2030, and increasing the maximum fiscal obligation by $300,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County Ordinance Code Section 6.04.040 requires owners of dogs and cats to obtain and annually renew their animal license, with reduced fees for altered pets.
San Mateo County’s Spay/Neuter Voucher Program is funded in part through the allocation of $1 from every animal license paid in San Mateo County to the Animal Population Trust Fund. The Fund provides financial assistance to residents for spay/neuter surgery for their pets and feral cats through a voucher program. The voucher program has been in operation for more than 10 years and serves as an important component of the County’s efforts to promote responsible pet ownership, reduce unwanted litters, and manage the local animal population.
The Spay/Neuter Voucher Program provides reimbursement to participating veterinary clinics to help offset the cost of eligible spay/neuter procedures. On average, veterinarians are reimbursed between $80 and $110 per procedure toward the overall cost of surgery. This funding helps reduce the cost of sterilization for eligible residents and supports increased access to spay/neuter services throughout San Mateo County.
On January 13, 2026, the Public Health, Policy and Planning (PHPP) Director of Health entered into an agreement with Nine Lives Foundati...
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