1,146 spay & neuter surgeries scheduled and/or subsidized in 2024 - NO more litters!
TNR - Over 400 community cats were altered and vaccinated to further reduce over-population and to vaccinate for healthier colonies throughout the county.
1900 hours donated to projects in 2024 - averaging 37 hours per week to schedule spay/neuter appointments, help with the spay/neuter van, take calls, keep the pet food pantries stocked, and so much more....
1,000 lives of companion animals saved at the Smyth County Public Animal Shelter due to adoption, reclaimed by owners, and joint rescue efforts. Highest live release rate EVER!
Over 50,000 pounds of pet food distributed to 3 food pantries that would otherwise have none. Thanks to many companies that donated pallets of pet food and supplies after Hurricane Helen, including Marion Tractor Supply.
Thanks to SpayVA and the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies for their generous grant of $5,000 in 2024 to expand our Community Cat Support & TNVR (trap/neuter/vaccinate/return) program in Smyth County VA!! Our TNVR Coordinator, Rebecca Currin, spearheads the trapping, transportation and care of approximately 30 cats every month. Locations are throughout our rural county including Marion, Chilhowie, Saltville, Sugar Grove, Atkins, Adwolfe, Thomas Bridge, Seven Mile Ford, and Rich Valley.
Spay/Neuter is crucial to curbing the vast overpopulation problem. We are also very grateful to big-hearted individuals in these communitys who monitor and feed various colonies - it truly is a labor of love. We're making a BIG difference TOGETHER!