Tennessee Spay / Neuter Initiative

Tennessee Humane Society is developing a comprehensive statewide spay/neuter program to make these essential services accessible and affordable across Tennessee, with a special focus on rural and underserved communities.

OUR VISION

We're building a program that will: • Partner with veterinary clinics statewide • Provide mobile services to rural areas • Offer financial assistance programs • Support pet owners in need • Help reduce shelter overcrowding.

PLANNED SERVICES

1. Mobile Spay/Neuter Services "Our mobile units will bring services directly to communities by: • Traveling to rural areas • Serving underserved regions • Providing affordable care • Supporting local shelters • Reaching those in need"
2. Financial Assistance Programs "We're developing support options including: • Income-based assistance • Payment plans • Grant programs • Community vouchers • Partner clinic networks."
3. Partner Veterinary Network "Building relationships with veterinary clinics to: • Expand service access • Provide affordable options • Increase availability • Support communities • Help more animals"
4. Community Support "Working with communities to: • Identify needs • Remove barriers • Provide education • Share resources • Create solutions"

IMPACT GOALS

When fully operational, our program aims to: • Reduce shelter populations • Prevent unwanted litters • Support pet owners • Help rural communities • Save lives

HOW IT WILL WORK

Our program will provide: • Easy scheduling • Affordable pricing • Professional care • Support services • Follow-up care

Services will include: • Pre-surgery examination • Spay/neuter surgery • Pain management • Recovery monitoring • post-op instructions

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Priority will be given to: • Rural communities • Low-income areas • Shelter support • Rescue partnerships • Areas lacking services

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

 

As we develop this essential program, we are: • Creating partnerships • Building resources • Developing protocols • Planning services • Preparing implementation.

Help us make this vision reality: • Support our development • Share our mission • Join our cause • Build the future • Make a difference

OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE SUPPORT

THS works directly with our partner veterinary clinics when financial assistance is approved. We believe in: • Direct veterinary payment, • Professional accountability, • Clear documentation, • Responsible stewardship, • Transparent process

HOW OUR ASSISTANCE WORKS:

1. Application Process • Owner applies for assistance • Income/need verification • Case evaluation • Approval process • Clinic assignment
2. Direct Payment System "THS pays veterinary partners directly: • No money handled by clients • No reimbursement waiting • No financial burden • Clear documentation • Professional process."
3. Partner Clinic Network "We work with approved veterinary partners who: • Accept direct THS payment • Provide professional care • Follow set protocols • Maintain standards • Support our mission."
4. Clear Communication "Clients will know: • Their qualification status • Approved service level • Assigned clinic • Appointment details • Follow-up care

All financial transactions are between THS and our veterinary partners.

BENEFITS OF OUR APPROACH: • Ensures proper fund use • Protects all parties • Professional handling • Clear accountability • Mission-focused