California animal shelters say they're struggling to keep up with demand for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, years after the pandemic disrupted veterinary services. State lawmakers are now considering a bill supporters say would make it easier to perform more of those surgeries by easing some facility requirements. 

California animal shelters say they're struggling to keep up with demand for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, years after the pandemic disrupted veterinary services.&nbsp;State lawmakers are now considering a bill supporters say would make it easier to perform more of those surgeries by easing some facility requirements.&nbsp;

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