WNC Spay Neuter Alliance

08/09/2026

🚗🐾 WNC Spay/Neuter Alliance may not be in the transport business… but when there’s a need, we do what has to be done to make it happen! 💪❤️

It truly takes an army of caring people to pull off a lifesaving transport like this, and we want to give a HUGE thank-you to Shelter Dog Transport Alliance for helping us coordinate and for sharing their amazing volunteers and drivers. 🌟👏

First up, a big thank-you to Pat, who got the wheels rolling and helped relay these precious pups from our area to Asheville! 🐶🚙💨 A huge shoutout as well to SDTA’s Brienna, who drove from Asheville to Durham, where Virginia Beach SPCA volunteer drivers met her and continued the journey. Talk about teamwork! 🙌🗺️

Because of everyone working together, all 12 pups made it safely to VBSPCA! 🎉🐕🐕🐕 We are so incredibly grateful for every single person who helped make this lifesaving transport possible.
12 pups. One big team. Endless gratitude. 🐾💙✨
Terry Bowen

08/05/2026

🎉 BIG DAY TODAY FOR WNC SPAY/NEUTER ALLIANCE! 🎉
Today, we were able to serve Graham and Cherokee Counties in so many meaningful ways. 🐾💙

Our valued partners, the Snippet Bus in Franklin, spayed 8 dogs and 6 cats for us today. We are so grateful for this partnership and the difference it makes for animals and families in our communities!

Every spay/neuter means fewer unwanted litters, healthier pets, and stronger communities. We couldn't do this important work without the support of our amazing donors, volunteers, rescue partners, and community members.

Wait, I did say big day, right?
Appalachian Animal Rescue Center helped by accepting 4 Chihuahuas who needed a soft place to land. Dawn took in 8 puppies and the Momma dog, who had all been living under a house. Also, one of our long-distance rescue partners, Virginia Beach SPCA, agreed to take 12 puppies!
In the rescue world this is what makes a big day! Lives saved and unwanted litters prevented.

Please join us in our rescue and spay/neuter efforts by making a donation. No donation is too small. The QR code is in the photos below.

Thank you for standing with us and helping to make a real difference for animals in WNC! 🐶🐱✨
Stay tuned — big things are happening! 💙🐾

/NeuterAlliance

07/24/2026

WNC Spay/Neuter Alliance is feeling incredibly grateful for the generous donation of all the dog food pictured below. 🐾💛
A heartfelt thank you to Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County - CARE of DC for your kindness and support. Because of your generosity, dogs in our community will have full bellies and the care they deserve. 🐶🍽️❤️
We are truly grateful. 🙏🐾

Below is a QR code to donate to WNC Spay/Neuter Alliance. Be sure to note that it is for Spay/Neuter. With your help we can make a difference in the lives of the pets in our community. You are the village and we need you. Today please consider a $5. donation. Thank you.

07/18/2026

This sweet boy is Ozzie. 🐾💙
He was scheduled to be neutered this Tuesday, but today his owners contacted us to let us know he had been injured. Cindy went to check on him and quickly realized that his injury needed immediate veterinary care.
Ozzie has now been taken to an emergency veterinarian in Blue Ridge, GA, where he is receiving the treatment he needs. This was a completely unexpected expense, and we are asking for your help, 🙏 because this is a real burden for his family.

If you are able to make a donation in any amount, it would mean so much and would help provide Ozzie with the care he deserves. Every dollar truly makes a difference. 💛

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this post to help us reach more people. 🐶✨
Thank you for your kindness, support, and for keeping Ozzie in your thoughts. 💙🐾

Our Zelle address to donate is: [email protected]
PayPal is :
Shelter Dog Transport Alliance

In the comment section put WNCSNA Ozzie.

You can also call 828-735-9596 to donate or click on the QR code below
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-shelter-dog-transport-alliances-mission?attribution_id=sl:284e7d04-8ab8-41a9-a2c6-68abdb97ed06&lang=en_US&ts=1784290822&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

07/12/2026

🐾 Our next Spay/Neuter Clinic is July 21, 2026! 🐾
Appointments are filling up fast, so call 828-735-9596 today to reserve your spot!

Spaying and neutering your pets is the most effective way to reduce unwanted litters in our county and improve the health and well-being of our pet population.

This program is only possible through the generosity of our supporters. If you'd like to help us continue offering these services, please consider making a donation.
💙 We accept Zelle and PayPal (information below). Please include "WNCSNA" in the payment notes so your donation is directed to this program.
Thank you for helping make a difference for the animals in our community!

07/11/2026

07/09/2026

We are seeing a large number of individuals who are having difficulty providing for their pets. We also are helping feed a momma dog with 13 pups! (Parents will be sterilized ASAP)
If you are able to make a dog/cat food donation, please send it to

Nina Fette at 283 Mayapple Drive, Robbinsville, NC 28771.

Any of the brands below are great or Lovins in town has 50-pound bags of dog food available for $26, and we can arrange for pickup if you prefer to purchase from there.
We would like to express our appreciation to our regular contributors for their continued support.
We could not do this without your help!
Terry Bowen
Cindy Zierk

07/03/2026

One of the most difficult conversations in the TNR community is the topic of pregnant cats and spay-abort procedures. It is a subject that can weigh heavily on the hearts of rescuers, veterinarians, and caretakers alike. Before judging someone for the decision they make, it's important to remember that most people involved in rescue aren't choosing between "good" and "bad." They're choosing between two incredibly difficult options.

👉 Some rescues or individuals choose to 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝 if they already have committed foster homes, the financial resources, and the time to safely raise the kittens and ensure every one of them is spayed or neutered before adulthood. They may feel they can give those kittens a chance at a loving indoor life while preventing future litters.

👉 Others choose to 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙮-𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙩 because they know there are no available fosters, rescues are already overflowing, shelters are at capacity, and they simply cannot guarantee the kittens' safety or future. They may have witnessed firsthand the heartbreaking realities of outdoor life. To them, preventing future suffering is an act of compassion.

𝔼𝕕𝕦𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕋𝕚𝕕𝕓𝕚𝕥: 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘺. 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘣. 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦.

The right choice often depends on the unique circumstances surrounding the individual cat and the resources available at that moment. Rescue is rarely black and white. It is full of heartbreaking decisions made by people who care deeply and are trying to reduce suffering in the best way they know how.

Instead of criticizing one another, let's extend grace. Let's support one another! And let's continue working toward the day when every cat is spayed or neutered before an unexpected pregnancy ever becomes part of the conversation. 🐈❤