Breaking the Cycle: 32 Cats Spayed in One Day—Help Us Keep Going
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About this campaign
This month, we completed one of our regular cat clinics and were able to spay and neuter 32 cats in a single day. Thirty-two lives changed.
Thirty-two futures rewritten. And countless unwanted litters prevented before they could begin.
At every clinic, each cat doesn’t just receive surgery—they receive rabies vaccines, flea treatment, and basic care like ear cleaning, often for the first time in their lives. Many of these cats are community or feral cats who would otherwise never see a vet. Others are owned pets whose families simply can’t afford care right now. And this is just one day.
We host at least one large-scale cat clinic every month, in addition to smaller clinics throughout the week. Last year alone, we spayed and neutered over 500 dogs and cats—and we’re already well on track to meet (and exceed) that number again this year.
Because here’s the truth: We cannot adopt our way out of the pet overpopulation crisis. For every litter born, shelters and rescues are pushed further beyond capacity. Kittens grow into adults who continue the cycle. And the result is heartbreaking—animals suffering on the streets, overcrowded shelters, and not enough homes.
Spay and neuter is the most effective, humane solution we have. That’s why we are committed to offering these services completely free of charge whenever possible—removing barriers so that no animal is left behind simply because of cost. But we can’t do this without you.
Every clinic requires surgical supplies, vaccines, medications, and staffing. Every single cat represents a cost—but also an incredible impact.
When you donate, you’re not just helping one animal. You’re preventing hundreds—sometimes thousands—of future births. You’re stopping suffering before it starts. You’re creating lasting change.
Help us continue these life-saving clinics and expand our reach. Together, we can break the cycle—for good.
5/21/26 Update
Because of your support, another successful clinic is complete — and this one changed the lives of 32 cats in a single day.
Thirty-two cats were safely spayed and neutered, preventing countless future litters and breaking the cycle of suffering before it could continue. But these clinics are about so much more than surgery alone. Every cat who came through our doors also received important medical care including rabies vaccines, flea treatment, ear cleaning, and compassionate handling that many had likely never experienced before.
Some of these cats were community cats who may never have otherwise seen a veterinarian in their entire lives. Others belonged to loving families who simply could not afford care on their own. Thanks to your generosity, cost was not a barrier, and these animals received the help they needed.
This clinic is just one example of the work your donations make possible. We continue to host large-scale cat clinics every month, along with smaller clinics throughout the week, because the need has never been greater. Every spay and neuter surgery prevents future suffering, reduces overcrowding in shelters, and gives animals a better chance at healthier, safer lives.
The impact of prevention work is enormous, even if it is not always as visible as emergency rescue stories. The truth is that every litter prevented means fewer kittens struggling on the streets, fewer overcrowded rescues, and fewer animals facing neglect, illness, or euthanasia simply because there are not enough homes.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated, shared, and supported this clinic. Because of you, 32 cats now have a better future — and countless more lives will never have to suffer at all.
Thank you for helping us create lasting change, one clinic at a time.
- Location
- Huntington, WV • One by One Animal Advocates
- Species:
- Cat
- Breed:
- Mix-Breed
- Age:
- 1 years old
- Sex:
- Female
