They absolutely do, but they spend it on other things.

Like what? The majority of the budget is roads, water & police.

10, 000, 000 bucks to homeless pet needs?

This would be great but try and find out where a homeless person can go and get help for their pet...thats no where to be found. The money just went ...somewhere.

Government's have a way of disappearing money.

https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/pet-assistance-and-support-....

That's a state program

Oh so local governments arent full of waste and corruption also.

Good to know.