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ORANGE COUNTY NC <br /> ANIMAL <br /> SERVICES <br /> COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER OVERVIEW & STATISTICS <br /> Orange County works to provide low-cost or no-cost assistance to Orange County <br /> residents that may not otherwise be able to spay or neuter pets in their care.Targeted <br /> spay/neuter services identify segments of the community with critical need for spay/neuter <br /> assistance. These services result in fewer unwanted litters, which also helps to reduce the <br /> number of animals entering shelters. Reduced shelter intake numbers also mean less <br /> animals needing to be humanely euthanized, and more manageable operating costs for <br /> animal sheltering. <br /> Orange County Animal Services (OCAS)works with the Department of Social Services and <br /> other community partners to reach those in need of assistance. Orange County residents <br /> may qualify for assistance if they receive public assistance, qualify by income, or manage <br /> qualifying free-roaming cats. Funding for spay/neuter assistance is provided by donations, <br /> grant procurement, state reimbursements, and Orange County North Carolina. OCAS also <br /> forms and maintains partnerships with other organizations (such as local veterinarians or <br /> rescue organizations)to provide spay or neuter surgeries. <br /> OCAS has been able to maintain these spay/neuter services thanks to substantial grants <br /> from organizations such as the Margo T. Petrie Spaying and Neutering Foundation and <br /> Petco Love. Since 2017, spay/neuter assistance has been available to residents with a <br /> qualifying household income of up to 400 percent of the Federal Poverty level as well as <br /> residents who receive public assistance. Many free-roaming cats (also called working cats, <br /> barn cats, or community cats) have received no-cost spay/neuter services as part of <br /> continued efforts to more humanely manage free-roaming cats in Orange County. OCAS <br /> has also successfully promoted the adoption of working barn cats. <br /> Visit this page for more information and fill out an inquiry form for spay/neuter assistance. <br /> STATISTICS <br /> As of 2024, OCAS has successfully rehomed over 300 working barn cats.These cats are <br /> vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before going to a new home. <br /> As of 2024, OCAS has successfully spayed or neutered nearly 600 free-roaming, <br /> community-owned cats in Orange County. These cats were also vaccinated for rabies and <br /> microchipped before returning to their homes. <br /> Revision: February 2025. Page 1 of 2 <br />