Spay/neuter clinics help prevent unwanted pet births.
Each year, millions of unwanted animals are euthanized in animal shelters across the country. Countless others live on the streets or are abandoned. Spaying and neutering dogs and cats helps make a dent in this unwanted pet overpopulation problem. Clinics specializing in pet sterilization may apply for grants for equipment, start-up costs, and renovation from organizations recognizing the importance of this work.
DJ & T Foundation
This foundation grants funds to establish on-site or mobile spay/neuter clinics for 501 (c) 3 organizations. However, it will not fund purchases of recreational vehicle-type units. Among the eligible uses for clinic grants is purchase of surgical equipment, cages for large and medium dogs and existing facilities renovation. Feline-specific equipment is not eligible for funding. The DJ & T Foundation was created by TV game-show host and animal advocate Bob Barker.
PetSmart Charities
PetSmart Charities funds equipment for new or existing high-volume spay/neuter clinics, but eligible clinics must do a minimum of 75 percent of their sterilizations on owned or feral animals. The rest of the sterilizations may be done on shelter cats and dogs or pets maintained or fostered by the applying organization. Only those clinics spaying or neutering at least 5,000 animals annually may apply for grants. PetSmart Charities recommends that those applying for funds operate in a community with approximately 250,000 people in a 60-mile radius.
ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals provides grants for spay/neuter clinics, but limits the award to $3,000 or less as of 2010. The ASPCA only funds high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics. To apply, organizations should submit their federal tax identification number along with a letter of inquiry. After reviewing the letter of inquiry, the ASPCA may invite eligible applicants to submit a formal request for funding. Due to the high volume of requests, organizations are usually not considered for more than one grant during the year-long grant cycle. Funding for 2010 is completed, and parameters for 2011 grant funding may be subject to change.
PETCO Foundation
The charitable division of this pet store company funds capital grants for spay/neuter clinics submitted by registered 501(c)3 organizations. Rather than operating or program expenses, this grant funds new buildings or renovation of existing properties, equipment and vehicles. Each year, the PETCO Foundation hosts a Spay/Neuter fundraiser for this grant and others benefiting animal welfare.
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