As Indiana’s only statewide animal welfare organization, Pet Friendly Services continues to make meaningful progress toward ending pet overpopulation. 2026 is already off to a strong start!
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we’ve fixed 2,413 cats and dogs so far this year at an average cost of just $74 per pet. This represents an extraordinary return on investment compared to the hundreds of dollars it can cost to shelter and rehome a single animal.
We have continued our lifesaving partnership with Public Vet through The FIX is IN! clinics, expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services for pet owners across the state. We also recently launched a new statewide Spay/Neuter Resource Directory, connecting Indiana residents to low-cost clinics, transport programs, and financial assistance options all in one place.
Every surgery makes a difference. Fewer unwanted litters mean less strain on shelters and healthier communities for animals and people alike. With your support, we are not just saving lives. We are preventing suffering before it begins.
Love saving lives? We rely on YOU to keep our programs running. Your support makes our IMPACT possible!
A New Tool to Connect Pet Owners to Spay/Neuter Services
We recently launched something we’ve needed for a long time: a single place where anyone in Indiana can go to find affordable spay and neuter services near them.
Our new statewide Spay/Neuter Resource Directory brings together low-cost clinics, transport programs, financial assistance, and mobile services, all searchable by county. It was built for the people we hear from every day: the ones who want to do the right thing for their pets but don’t know where to start.
By connecting people to existing resources, we can prevent litters before they happen and reduce the number of animals entering shelters in the first place.
If you or someone you know needs help, we hope this tool makes it easier to take that first step.
Where We Saved Lives in Q3
The Pet Friendly Plate Grant allows shelters and rescues to fix their animals at a reduced cost to make them ready for adoption.
The Community Cat Grant provides rescue groups and shelters with FREE surgery certificates for Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return programs for outdoor cats. These certificates include a rabies vaccination and mandatory eartip.
The following organizations received their annual Pet Friendly Plate Grant and Community Cat Grants in the first quarter of 2026:
Every Indiana rescue and shelter is encouraged to apply! The application is quick and easy. E-mail Janet@PetFriendlyServices.org for more information.
Not in your county this quarter? We serve all 92 counties in Indiana – click here to see who we help near you!
Pet Friendly Plate Grant Recipients – 1st Quarter 2026
- Blackford County Animal Shelter – Blackford County
- Roo’s Relief Inc. – Delaware County
- Catsnip Etc. – Elkhart County
- Kattery Kitties Inc. – Elkhart County
- Tracking In the Shadows – Elkhart County
- Fulton County Animal Adoption and Education Center – Fulton County
- DCS Feline Fixers Inc – Grant County
- Marion Animal Care and Control – Grant County
- A-Doggo Rescue – Jackson County
- Purrfectlittlepaws, Inc. – Jasper County
- Spay Away the Stray Program fka Jay County Animal Control – Jay County
- Mercy Rescue and Adoption, Inc. – Jennings County
- One Dog at a Time Rescue – Kosciusko County
- Feline Community Network – Lake County
- The Humane Society of Hobart, Inc. – Lake County
- 46219 Initiative c/o FACE – Marion County
- Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue – Marion County
- LOLIN, Inc. DBA Love of Labs, Indiana – Marion County
- The Ranch Cat Rescue Inc – Monroe County
- Begin Again Rescue Co. – Porter County
- Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue – Porter County
- NEWLIFE Rescue & Adoption – Posey County
- Foster Fur Love – St. Joseph County
- D & R Rescue, Inc. – Vigo County
- Happy Tails Animal Rescue NP Ltd – Vigo County
- White County Animal Wellness Center – White County
The Pet Friendly Plate Grant prepares cats and dogs in shelters and rescues for forever families!
Community Cat Grant Certificates – 1st Quarter 2026
- Barco Feral Friends – Bartholomew County
- Blackford County Animal Shelter – Blackford County
- DART, Inc. dba Caring 4 Pawz, Inc. – Carroll County
- Kentuckiana Animal Rescue Organization – Clark County
- Mango’s Miracles – Delaware County
- Kattery Kitties Inc. – Elkhart County
- Tracking In the Shadows – Elkhart County
- Purrfectlittlepaws, Inc. – Jasper County
- Spay Away the Stray Program – Jay County
- Feline Community Network – Lake County
- Schererville Animal Control Shelter – Lake County
- The Humane Society of Hobart, Inc. – Lake County
- Heart of Hoosierland Humane Society – Madison County
- 46219 Initiative c/o FACE – Marion County
- Street Cat Community Outreach – Morgan County
- Laurel Calderon – Pulaski County
- South Bend Animal Resource Center – St. Joseph County
- 4 Precious Paws Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic – Tippecanoe County
- Kentuckiana Cat Rescue Inc – Vanderburgh County
- D & R Rescue, Inc. – Vigo County
- White County Animal Wellness Center – White County
Community Cat programs prevent litters, stabilize colony sizes, and prevent suffering.
Catching up with The FIX is IN!
“The Fix is IN!” is on the road again in 2026, already fixing 2,259 cats! That’s over 2,000 cats who will not contribute to the growing number of unwanted litters in overcrowded shelters.
Pet Friendly Services continues to provide financial assistance to families and community cat caretakers who might otherwise struggle to afford these surgeries, stopping pet overpopulation at its source and creating healthier, more stable communities for people and pets alike.
To see where The Fix is IN! will be next and to make an appointment, visit Public Vet’s website. More clinics will be listed soon!
Why the Pet Friendly Plate Matters
The Pet Friendly Plate isn’t just the coolest plate to add to your car—it’s a lifeline for pets in need. Each plate provides $25 directly to Pet Friendly Services, funding free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for cats and dogs. Spaying and neutering is the only humane and cost-effective solution to preventing overpopulation, saving lives and alleviating suffering.
Don’t Have the Plate?
Order your Pet Friendly Plate today and start saving lives while you drive!
