Part of spay-neuter program restored

Faced with public outrage over his decision to cut a popular voucher program for spay and neuter surgeries, the head of the Animal Services Department tucked his tail between his legs Wednesday and announced he would partially reinstate the coupons. Brandon Lowrey in the Daily News.

"What became crystal-clear is that everybody in the city family sees the value of spaying and neutering and this program," Animal Services Director Ed Boks said Wednesday.

He reinstated the voucher program in advance of Friday's City Council meeting, where he is scheduled to answer for his controversial cost-cutting decision to drop the $30 and $70 coupons.