Spay and Neuter Program

GREAT GIFT IDEA...For a minimum donation of $5 you can get a Gift Certificate for free spaying or neutering of a cat or dog. Use it yourself or as a gift for a family member, friend or neighbor! Available at Almost Home. For more details and restrictions, click here! Offer expires Jan 31, 2013!

We are currently experiencing pet overpopulation in Nelson County.  This is a HUGE PROBLEM which the HS/Nelson County SPCA is trying to tackle with our Spay and Neuter Program.  Here is some simple math that shows you the number of animals produced from 12 kittens or 16 puppies over a six year period  if they are not spayed or neutered which is why it’s so important for EVERYONE to spay and neuter their animals. 

Please schedule or sponsor a spay or neuter today.  These are the costs associated with spaying and neutering an animal. 

For those of you who are unable to donate money, volunteers are always needed in the following areas related to our Spay and Neuter Program:

Trapping services – We need at least one additional person to trap and transport feral cats to clinics and pre and post surgery holding locations.

Transport Check-in – We need one back-up person for clinic check-in. This person would be responsible for processing paperwork and collecting money for each animal.  They would also need to assist with loading animals on the spay/neuter van. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m.

Transport Pick-Up – We need a back-up person to handle the returning spay/neuter van. This involves helping unload animals, giving post-surgical instructions to pet owners, and processing paperwork.

OUR MOST CRITICAL NEED IS for volunteers For Post Surgical Care -- We require one or two locations where trapped cats can recuperate for 1-4 days after surgery. Persons willing to provide this care must have a climate controlled area or building (i.e. garage or shed) where these cats can be kept and cared for before returning to their colony.

Call 434 263-7722 for more information.  Gretchen is the person in charge of our Spay and Neuter Program.  If she's not there, someone else can help you. 

While donations are always welcome, "Barn Buddies" are free to anyone who makes a commitment to provide shelter (barn, shed, garage, warehouse, etc.), food, and vet care for the cat's lifetime.

People who are interested in having one or more ferals can leave a message for Gretchen at the Almost Home center. We try to place two at a time from the same colony to help the cats' transition to their new home.

Select the links below to see more information on feeding feral cats, about FREE spay/neuter and vaccinations...limited time only... and useful info on how you can help homeless animals.  

"Feeding Cats?"  and  "Barn Buddies" 

In the event you would like to donate to this program, we have provided a PayPal Donate button below for your convenience. When making donations via PayPal, please specify "Spay & Neuter Program Donation" in the Description Field located next to the Amount Field. 

Otherwise, if you prefer, checks can be mailed to the following address