FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A ribbon cutting is held Tuesday at Fresno Humane Animal Service’s brand new animal center.
Fresno Humane Animal Services will run the full-service facility for the City of Fresno, as the contract with the CCSPCA expires Friday, July 1, 2022. The CCSPCA’s existing shelter at 103 S. Hughes Ave. is opening a new spay/neutering clinic.
“This facility will help save pet lives through adoptions, reunifications, and through spaying/neutering. Thanks to all those who supported this project.”
-Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama
FHAS will be in charge of both the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno’s animal shelters.
UC Davis invested $600k in the project.
“Save the date! Join us this Tuesday, June 28th, at 1:00pm for the ribbon cutting ceremony and public unveiling of the City’s new animal center. While we won’t be open for regular business until July 1st, the shelter will be open for tours and to accept start-up donations. Stop by between 1:00pm-3:30pm for a sneak peek and maybe drop off some fleece blankets or treats for the animals! See you there!!!”
-Fresno Humane Animal Services
The brand new Fresno Animal Center is located at 5277 E. Airways Blvd near the airport.
It’s a 22 million dollar state-of-the-art building that’s air-conditioned, which means no more dogs sitting in triple digit temperatures.
You can link to the shelter’s Wish List Here: https://www.fresnohumane.org/wish-list
85 employees will oversee 180 dog kennels and 50 cat kennels.
Stop by the shelter at 1510 W. Dan Ronqillo Dr. to meet Hercules Monday – Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm.Mayor Jerry Dyer, was joined by Councilmembers, UC Davis representatives, and Fresno Humane Animal Services staff for the ribbon cutting on Tuesday.
Fresno Humane says it will be able to increase the number of animals fostered and adopted each year, and put a dent in the euthanasia rate.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
