Take Action for NC Animals

Your voice matters. Contact your representatives, sign the petition, and join the movement.

Why Policy Change Matters

Vouchers help one family at a time. Legislation helps millions of animals at once. New Hampshire, Florida, and Texas each cut euthanasia rates dramatically after passing state-level spay/neuter funding. North Carolina's current program generates just $322,000 per year, a fraction of what other states invest. The tools below put pressure on the people who can change that. Learn how other states got it done.

Email Your State Representative

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Your Letter

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Dear [Representative Name],

I am a resident of [Your City], North Carolina, and I am writing to urge you to support expanded spay/neuter funding and stronger breeder regulations in our state.

North Carolina euthanizes over 20,000 shelter animals annually, ranking 2nd highest in the nation. Our current state program under G.S. 19A-61 adds just $0.20 per rabies vaccination tag, generating roughly $322,000 per year against $636,000 in requests. That means we are turning away half the families who ask for help. This is also a public health concern: uncontrolled animal populations increase rabies exposure and strain local animal control budgets.

Other states have proven this problem is solvable with the right investment:
- New Hampshire added $1.75 per dog license to fund spay/neuter assistance. Shelter killings dropped 78%, and the state achieved no-kill status in 2021.
- Florida created a specialty license plate that has raised nearly $9 million for spay/neuter grants with zero taxpayer dollars.
- Texas appropriated $13 million for a statewide pilot program with bipartisan support, framed as both a public health and fiscal responsibility measure.

I urge you to support legislation that would:
1. Create a North Carolina Animal Friend specialty license plate to fund spay/neuter grants statewide
2. Increase the G.S. 19A-61 rabies tag surcharge from $0.20 to bring NC in line with other states
3. Strengthen breeder licensing requirements to prevent puppy mills and reduce intake at shelters

Every $1 invested in spay/neuter programs saves $3 in shelter costs. This is not just compassionate policy, it is fiscally responsible, and it protects public health.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City], NC

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