Take action for NC animals
Lawmakers decide how much North Carolina spends on spay/neuter. Two things move them: a lot of names, and letters from the people they represent.
Why policy change matters
Vouchers help one family at a time. Legislation helps millions of animals at once. Other states have funded spay/neuter on purpose: New Hampshire with a dog license surcharge, Maryland with a pet food registration fee, Texas with $13 million in state grants. North Carolina's program paid $250,954 in 2025 against $659,626 in eligible county requests, about 38 cents of every eligible dollar (why NC can't seem to fix it). Learn how other states got it done.
Spay/neuter funding is not the only gap. North Carolina does not license breeders who sell directly to the public (NC's breeder regulation gap), and you can read what has happened at puppy mills in North Carolina. If an animal is in danger right now, here is how to report animal cruelty or neglect.
More ways to help
- Volunteer with advocacy and outreach in your county.
- Push for a local rule: see what your county allows on leashes, chaining and community cats, and bring it to your county commissioners.
- Veterinarians: see how your practice can help.
- Read up on breeder licensing in North Carolina and how to talk to your representative.
Spread the word
Share the petition with friends and family. The more voices, the louder the message, and a personal note works better than any post.