Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance

05/25/2026

Today we’d like to say a special THANK YOU to our veterinary assistant Dylan for 2 years of hard work, compassion, and dedication to the Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance! 🐾

Many of you may recognize Dylan from checking patients in for surgery, but behind the scenes he spends long days in our surgical prep area helping ensure our patients are well cared for, safe, and doing their best before, during, and after surgery.

Dylan’s kindness toward animals and friendly support of our clients make a difference every single day. We are grateful for all he does and thankful to have him as part of our team.

Thank you, Dylan!

04/30/2026

To the quiet heroes caring for community cats—feeding, providing shelter, trapping and transporting to veterinary clinics for spay/neuter and vaccinations—thank you. We know it’s not easy, and it often goes unseen, but your kindness is changing lives every day. ♥️

04/25/2026

A blast from the past - August 2012! Thanks to a dedicated group of women, SSNA has been serving our community for 17 years!

Patti Ragsdale, June McMahon, Cathy Nicholas and Sara Felmlee.

03/11/2026

Today, we extend a huge thank‑you to the Stand Up For Pits Foundation, Inc for sponsoring spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations for 6 pit bull–type dogs. Their support makes an immediate and meaningful difference for families in our community.

By helping pet owners access affordable spay/neuter services for Spay Neuter Angel Day, we are reducing pet homelessness, preventing future litters, and giving these dogs a healthier life. This is the kind of partnership that truly strengthens our community impact. We are grateful for responsible owners spaying and neutering their dogs.

02/13/2026

The more of us doing Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return (TVNR) in our community the better! This is the most humane and effective way to control the feral/community cat population. SSNA provides this service at a discounted rate of $25 per cat, or less if financial assistance is needed. (A basic TNR Certification Workshop is also offered.)

This workshop offers practical strategies for mobilizing the public to help manage free-roaming cats. You’ll learn how to train and support new trappers, attract volunteers, and build community buy-in—essential skills for any area facing more cats than hands to help. Checkmout the certification workshops offered by

What You’ll Learn
Building Community Capacity for TNR
Learn how to mobilize the public to trap the cats in their own backyards, recruit and support new volunteers, and create a community-driven approach to managing free-roaming cat populations. We’ll cover how to train the public effectively, provide the services people need to participate, and set up systems to track progress and measure success.

Outreach, Support Services & Public Engagement
Explore practical strategies for generating community buy-in, from gaining publicity and increasing visibility to offering hands-on support that keeps volunteers engaged, and learn how to build networks that sustain long-term TNR efforts.

Valuable Resources & Certification
Take advantage of the interactive format and live Q&A, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a digital certificate after passing a brief quiz and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates. Plus the live course recording will be available for you to review for one year.

Led by the team behind New York City’s groundbreaking community TNR program, this workshop offers practical strategies for mobilizing the public to help manage free-roaming cats. You’ll learn how to train and support new trappers, attract volunteers, and build community buy-in—essential skills...

01/15/2026

We remain focused on our mission to reduce animal shelter intake and euthanasia by providing accessible, affordable spay/neuter services.

Because of this commitment, we are seeing real progress in our community. This simple chart demonstrates that increased targeted spay/neuter efforts lead to fewer homeless dogs and cats, reduced shelter intake and better overall outcomes for pets in our community.

01/03/2026

🐾 Check out our Top 10 most‑seen breeds of 2025!

At SSNA, one of our core commitments is ensuring that the pets we serve reflect the pets most at risk in our community. Our canine patients should look like what fills the kennels at our local animal shelter — and this year’s data shows we’re doing exactly that.

📊 The average weight of adult dogs was 53 pounds, meaning we’re focusing on serving medium to large breed dogs. These dogs often face the greatest challenges when it comes to shelter intake, homelessness, and access to affordable spay/neuter services.

💙 Pitbull‑type dogs remain one of the most common breeds we help.
In 2025 alone, we spayed/neutered 546 pitbull‑type dogs, reducing pet homelessness and giving these loving companions a stronger chance at safe, healthy futures.

None of this progress would be possible without our dedicated staff, hardworking volunteers, and every pet owner who chooses responsible care. Together, we’re building a healthier, more compassionate future for pets across Sumner County.

🐶❤️ Thank you for helping us make a difference — one surgery at a time. Saving lives through prevention.

**Includes purebred and mixed-breed dogs of breeds shown.**

12/31/2025

🎉 Wrapping Up an Incredible Year at the Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance! 🎉

As we close out 2025, we’re celebrating the meaningful impact we’ve made together. Throughout the year, we remained focused on supporting the pets most at risk of negative outcomes and stayed steadfast in our mission to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia. Thanks to the dedication of our staff, the generosity of our volunteers, and the unwavering support of our community, our clinic was able to make a real and lasting difference.

Every one of these pets served represents a healthier pet and a healthier community. Your support helps reduce pet homelessness, keeps animals out of shelters, and ensures more dogs and cats live long, healthy lives.

Thank you for being part of our mission. Here’s to an even more impactful year ahead! 💙🐾

Donate to support our work in 2026 here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CH92LXLPPTZJJ

12/27/2025

The Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance is closed for the holidays. We will reopen on January 5.

11/21/2025

🐾 No More Tomfoolery Clinic – 88 Cats Neutered Today! 🐾
Today at the Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance, we’re celebrating another huge step toward ending pet overpopulation. Our “No More Tomfoolery” clinic is in full swing - bringing this week’s grand total to 305 pets spayed/neutered.

By making spay/neuter accessible and affordable, we’re saving lives, reducing shelter intake, and helping our community’s cats live healthier, happier lives.
💙 You can be part of this lifesaving work! Please consider making a donation:
👉 Support us here (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CH92LXLPPTZJJ)
🧺 We also always need supplies to keep our clinic running smoothly:
• Laundry detergent
• Quality paper towels
• P*e pads
Every gift, whether financial or practical, helps us continue this mission. Thank you for standing with us to make a difference for animals in Sumner County and beyond! 🐱💚