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Tehachapi group Fixin' Feral Felines is working to make spaying and neutering more accessible for Kern County Residents.

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and Kern County has spay and neuter options that will fit into any pet owner's budget.

The nonprofit low-cost spay and neuter provider has performed 100,000 surgeries for housepets, ferals, and strays in Kern County.

Bakersfield non-profit Critters Without Litters performed their 100,000th spay and neuter surgery, according to an announcement from the organization on Thursday, November 3rd.

To many residents, our four-legged friends, are considered family. But now the community is facing new challenges to get them the help they need, as a national vet shortage is impacting Kern County.

1 of 7 Martin Espinosa holds his 1-year-old cat Snowball as they wait for their appointment for spay and neutering services at Critters Without Litters on Stine Road. The coronavirus pandemic has brought about many changes. But who would have guessed that it would also cause the demand for spaying and neutering pets to skyrocket? Alex Horvath / The Californian Vet Tech Assistant Josh Lopez weighs Callie during check in at Critters Without Litters on Stine Road. In 2019 t...