Contra Costa County, CA — Shelters across Contra Costa County are at a breaking point. In 2024 alone, more than 6,500 animals entered the county system, and tragically, over 1,100 were euthanized due to overcrowding and lack of resources.
Now, local animal advocates have a rare opportunity to change that story. A donor has already committed $50,000 toward purchasing a fully equipped mobile spay and neuter unit—the SNIP Bus—to serve Contra Costa communities. But unless the remaining $215,000 is raised by November 1, the chance to secure this vehicle will be lost.
“This is a make-or-break moment,” said Lynne Tingle, Founder of The Milo Foundation. “The SNIP Bus will allow us to provide affordable, accessible spay/neuter and basic veterinary care directly in neighborhoods that need it most. Every dollar raised helps prevent future suffering and reduces the strain on our shelters. Right now, the Milo Foundation finds cats and dogs dumped on our doorstep nearly daily, and there simply isn’t enough room to shelter them all.”
The SNIP Bus, a nonprofit organization, offers a proven solution to the cycle of pet overpopulation by delivering low-cost surgeries and vaccinations in underserved areas. Its arrival would mean fewer unwanted litters, fewer animals abandoned, and fewer lives lost in county shelters.
How to Help
- Donations can be made through Giving Grid: Contra Costa SNIP Bus Campaign (https://www.givinggrid.com/Contracosta-spayneuter-snipbus).
- Supporters are encouraged to donate, share the campaign, and help bring the SNIP Bus to Contra Costa before the November 1 deadline.
About The Milo Foundation
The Milo Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill animal control shelters and adopting them to loving homes best suited to provide lifetime care. We rehabilitate dogs and cats, offer sanctuary to those that are not adoptable, and educate the public about responsible pet guardianship, including spay/neuter. Since its founding, The Milo Foundation has rescued more than 50,000 animals.
