MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A local nonprofit is working to grow its footprint in Marion County as the homeless pet problem continues to strain the area’s resources.
Voices of Change Animal League says an estimated 40,000 cats and dogs in Marion County are not spayed or neutered — overwhelming shelters and clinics alike. Now, the organization wants to expand its clinic to meet that growing need and prevent animals from being turned away without care.
Executive Director Kate Rengel says the demand is already outpacing what they can handle…