Spay and Neuter Program

HART's Spay/Neuter Program


Our Spay/Neuter Certificates are now available by mail

HART's Spay/Neuter Program is designed to assist qualifying individuals with the cost of spaying or neutering animals in their immediate care. The program is sponsored with the help of concerned Veterinarians in our community. Prospective clients must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements to qualify:

  • Low Family Income
  • Receiving Federal or State Financial Assistance
  • Rescued Animal
  • Adopted from a recognized shelter or rescue organization
  • Senior Citizen
  • Disabled
  • Other Special Circumstances as approved by the HART's Board of Directors
The cost of the program is $65.00 for dogs/ $55.00 for cats (add $5.00 if dog is over 60 lbs. or if there are complications (animal in heat, pregnant, etc.) which is due with your application.



Tennessee Animal Friendly Grant

In November 2000, HART was awarded one of the three initial Animal-Friendly grants awarded by the Tennessee Department of Health to support our spay/neuter program.  The grants are funded from proceeds from the Tennessee Animal-Friendly license plates.  The Animal-Friendly license plates are very popular and have generated over $600,000 in support of spay/neuter programs statewide.  HART received $10,000 from the fund for an eight month initial operating period for the grant (November 2000 through June 2001), HART performed 544 spays and neuters, including 72 under the Special Needs Program.  The Special Needs program is designed to assist pet owners in extreme financial circumstances and also provides spays and neuters for feral cat colonies.  The grant was continued by the state for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 with the funding increased to $12,500.

In addition, we served 54 families in 2001 and 86 families in 2002 in North Georgia and Northwest Alabama (not included in the totals above - they are not eligible under the Tennessee grant).  The Georgia and Alabama residents are supported through fundraising.

Grand Total All Families Served November 1, 2000 to June 30, 2002:  1,809!!!

Unfortunately, HART receives less funding under the grant each year.  New funding sources and/or fundraising are necessary to keep the program going. If you can help, please contact Sara Caperton.