The purpose of the spay/neuter program is to assist low-income residents and low-income communities. The Animal Population Control Program's goals include: (1) Population growth among stray and unwanted cats and dogs; and (2) Stray and unwanted cats and dogs entering animal shelters; and (3) Cat and dog euthanasia rates; and (4) Animal-inflicted injuries to humans (e.g., bites); and (5) Threats to public health and safety (e.g., from rabies and vehicular accidents).75 Del. Laws, c. 326, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 377, § 2;
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