Happy New Year from the members of the White County Humane Society!
2025 was a very successful year. We funded a total of 1131 spay/neuter surgeries for families that have taken in a homeless dog or cat, or who have a family pet and can’t quite afford the cost of spay/neuter surgery. This number included 147 female dogs, 117 male dogs, 446 female cats, and 421 male cats. Our program saves lives and lightens the burden on our county and city shelters by cutting back on the number of unwanted, unplanned litters born each year.
In December, we funded 105 surgeries. We transported 54 cats and four dogs to low-cost clinics in Lebanon and Dunlap. Another 36 cats and one dog were fixed at the Major Mike Shipley S/N Clinic in Cookeville, and an additional 10 dogs were spayed or neutered at area private veterinary clinics. Our twice monthly transports continue to be very popular. Right now, we’re booked up until Feb. 18. So if you want to get your pet on a transport in the near future, now is the time to call. Don’t wait until you think your dog or cat is “old enough.” Plan ahead, and call several months in advance in order to get the date you’d like.
On Dec. 13, several of our members participated in the Sparta Christmas Parade, walking shelter dogs in a show of support for the White County Animal Shelter. Although we are not affiliated with the shelter, we feel it’s important to partner with others who are involved in promoting animal welfare in our community. It takes a village, and we’re proud to be part of the team.
This past month we were blessed to receive a $7,000 donation from a local couple who are animal welfare advocates. This generous donation will go a long way in enabling us to meet our 2026 spay/neuter goals. If you’re considering a donation to an organization that will make a difference in the coming year, please take a look at our program. In 2025, we spent $70,549 funding spay/neuter surgeries. This money came from grants, fundraisers, and donations. Every donation helps us to continue our life saving work.
Our aluminum collection program is going gangbusters! In December, we took in $323.25 from the sale of aluminum cans. Our total for the year is $2,911.15. We’re so grateful to everyone that donates to this fundraising effort. Our drop off location is 390 Sewell Dr. (across from the hospital.) It’s an easy way to support us and doesn’t cost you a dime…plus it’s good for the environment. If you’re not already doing so, please start saving your aluminum cans for us.
One of our goals for 2026 is to increase the number of dog spay/neuter surgeries that we fund. Currently, dog spays and neuters make up less than 25% of the surgeries we fund. We’d like to see that number increase, especially considering the overcrowding in our shelters. We try to make spay/neuter an affordable option for everyone. Getting your dog spayed or neutered takes some effort, but if we can lighten the load by helping with the cost, we’d be happy to do so. Just give us a call at 931-935-8377.
Another goal for 2026 is to increase membership in our organization. We could use some help with our transports, fundraisers, and administrative tasks. We meet at 3 p.m., the second Monday of each month, at White County Public Library. Please think about stopping by and learning more about our organization.
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