The current WV Spay Neuter Program administered by the DOA as a consumer protection initiative involving pet food registered in our state attracted the interest of MZM, an out of state donor. Working through FOHO WV who led the effort to pass the Spay Neuter program through the state legislature in 2017, they offered $4,050,000 dollars to further support the program funding which generates approx. $450,000 per year. The entire WVSNP program & MZM (out of state donor) is 99.9% funded by out of state funding and well administered by the WV Dept. of Ag. WV tax payer money is being saved every year by lowering the number of homeless animals entering our shelters, vaccinating more animals against rabies, and placing more dollars into local communities to have these cats and dogs altered.
FOHO WV appreciates the support received from Commissioner Leonhardt (see attached/below). He gets it and has earned our support.
In turn, please thank your local animal welfare groups that receive the WVSNP grants and let your county commissioners and legislators know that you expect their continued support to reduce pet overpopulation beyond 2027 when the funding will need extended.