HOUSTON – Loose dogs, strays and neglected pets remain a daily problem across Houston as the city’s shelter strains for space. This week, City Council is set to vote on two measures aimed at reducing intake and moving animals to safety.

BARC says it fielded nearly 54,000 calls for service last fiscal year and took in more than 22,500 animals. While overall calls dipped slightly year over year, high-priority calls involving immediate danger are rising.

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The first proposal would allocate more than $2.7 million for spay-neuter services through Houston Spay Neuter Clinic, guaranteeing up to 50 surgeries a week so every adopted or rescued animal leaves the shelter sterilized.

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