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How to Donate to Animal Welfare: Making Your Gift Count
Americans gave a record $21.57 billion to environment and animal organizations in 2024, the most ever (Giving USA 2025). That’s a lot…
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NC ranks 2nd in the nation for animal euthanasia. Together, we can change that.
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Until another animal is euthanized in NC (20,000/year)
2nd
Highest euthanasia rate nationally
5,855
State-funded procedures (2023)
$3
Saved for every $1 spent on spay/neuter
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NC Pet Project is a nonprofit working to end animal overpopulation in North Carolina through legislative advocacy and community action. We mobilize supporters statewide to demand stronger animal welfare laws, connect with lawmakers, and build the political will to fund spay/neuter programs in all 100 NC counties.
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We advocate for expanded state funding, stronger breeder regulations, and spay/neuter assistance in all 100 NC counties.
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Fostering Pets in NC: A Beginner’s Guide to Saving a Life
North Carolina euthanizes more than 20,000 shelter animals every year, a 27% kill rate that runs more than three times the national…
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Low-Cost and Free Spay/Neuter Programs in NC: A County-by-County Guide
A spay at a private NC vet averages $455. State and nonprofit programs cut it to $20-$150. The 2026 county-by-county NC low-cost…
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Every dollar you donate goes directly toward spaying or neutering an animal in need. One surgery can prevent hundreds of unwanted animals from being born.
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