Update on SNAP-NC Grant
December 2007

We are pleased to announce that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is partnering with us in the funding of the new mobile surgical hospital for SNAP-NC. Chrissie's Fund and HSUS will each donate one half of the cost of the unit.

Founded in 1954, HSUS is the nation's largest animal protection organization. Reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats born every year was one of its earliest priorities. "As tremendous as the problem of pet overpopulation is, it can be solved if each of us takes just one small step, starting with not allowing our animals to breed. Spaying and neutering is the first step to solving the pet overpopulation crisis and we are proud to help SNAP-NC double their capacity with this donation," said HSUS President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle.

2008 and Beyond

Although overpopulation remains the leading killer of adoptable animals in the United States, the number of animals that end up in shelters has actually declined in the last several decades.  The reason is because each year more animals are spayed or neutered. Especially impactful are the programs like SNAP-NC that facilitate the surgeries on a free or low-cost basis.

In 2008 SNAP-NC ran a special for Mother's Day called "Don't Be A Mother Day" which discounted the already low price.  It was such a hit that Father's Day was celebrated the same way.

In an interview in 2009, Dr. Bartfield spoke of the success of the mobile units and the importance of the mission.  "You can not adopt your way or kill your way out of this problem."

She and her team tirelessly continue to provide a non-lethal solution to pet overpopulation.  For Chrissie's Fund, this is the grant that just keeps giving.