Start a Spay & Neuter Program
Help make a bigger impact on the lives of animals in your local community by starting a voucher program!
We will help you get started!
The Process
Step 1
Set up a 501(c) 3. Gather a small group of dedicated individuals to join your board with varying backgrounds and expertise.
Step 2
Talk to local veterinarians to find one or more who will participate in your program by redeeming your spay & neuter vouchers.
Step 3
Set up a bookkeeping process to keep track of finances. Lots of low-cost programs and apps are available!
Step 4
Create a system for providing and redeeming spay & neuter vouchers as well as keeping records (see printed materials page for resources)
Step 5
The City, the county and your 501(c)3 can each apply for a grant from the MS "I Care for Animals" car tag fund, and your 501(c)3 will be eligible to apply for other grants as well.
Step 6
Garner support. (Don't forget to share information for the "I Care for Animals" Car Tag Grant.)
Step 7
Create a contact number and website where citizens can reach out for spay & neuter assistance. Square Space, Wix and Canva are low-cost options.
Step 8
Get the word out! As the community becomes more aware of your efforts, you can start holding fundraisers to keep the program going.
Contacts
Sharon Garner
Executive Director, Mississippi Spay & Neuter
Experience: Nonprofit operations, running a low-cost spay & neuter program, starting a low-cost spay & neuter program, starting a voucher program, holding a rabies/vaccine/microchip one-day clinic
sharon@msspan.org
Shelby Sifers
Board Member, Mississippi Spay & Neuter
Experience: Nonprofit communications, fundraising, grant writing, website design, social media
Shelby.sifers@gmail.com
Camille Wright
Board Member, Mississippi Spay & Neuter
Experience: Engaging with public officials, community meetings, logistics
camille@msspan.org
Shelby Sifers
Director, Companion Animal Programs & Communications, Mississippi Board of Animal Health
Experience: I Care for Animals Car Tag Grant, Grant administration, emergency management, standards of care in animal shelters, volunteer coordination, communications
Beth@mdac.ms.gov