The current Los Banos animal shelter facility, which has been serving the community since the 1990s, is undergoing significant upgrades. With an estimated budget of $1.7 to $1.8 million, the project aims to improve the shelter’s infrastructure and operational capabilities.
Project planning started last fiscal year, with the upgrades planned to be finished by the end of this fiscal year, according to Sergeant Ivan Mendez. community’s
The shelter is the only municipal animal facility in Los Banos and has helped thousands of animals. The center handles lost and stray animals in the area. It is where many pets have been reunited with their owners and adoptive homes provided for many animals in need.
The shelter provides a safe, temporary home for animals that have been lost or whose ownership is unknown while supporting animal welfare and public health.
The current building has served as the principal facility for lost or stray animals since the 1990s. Over the years, Los Banos has grown in size and demands for the shelter’s services has increased, creating a need for more resources to handle those demands.
The existing infrastructure is aging, and the improvements planned are intended to bring the facility into compliance with modern animal welfare standards.
Aside from providing a safe place for animals, the staff has also developed programs to reduce the population of strays in Los Banos. The staff’s efforts toward seeking grants have allowed the establishment of services such as free microchipping and spay/neuter programs for the community.
These services are intended to prevent an increase in stray or unwanted animals that need to be sheltered and will help the community appropriately control animal populations.
For years, the Los Banos animal shelter and its staff have played a significant role in allowing residents to adopt pets locally and has been instrumental in reuniting many lost pets with their families.
With this upgrade, the shelter will become better equipped to serve local animals and residents alike by continuing to meet the needs of the community.
