Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Animal Welfare Solutions
Spay-Neuter Services Of Indiana of Indiana is Indiana's only statewide animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the euthanasia of healthy and treatable cats and dogs. Founded in 1977 as Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, our mission focuses on addressing pet overpopulation at its source through innovative spay/neuter programs that fix over 15,000 animals annually. We operate three core programs - the Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), Community Cat Grants, and the Pet Friendly Plate Grant - that provide financial support to limited-income pet owners, rescue groups, and shelters across the state. Our partnerships with over 200 compassionate veterinarians enable us to offer low-cost surgeries at reduced rates, while our annual Indiana Animal Welfare Conference fosters collaboration among animal welfare professionals.Through revenues from the Pet Friendly license plate - Indiana's #4 selling specialty plate - along with grants, donations, and fundraisers, we've transformed animal welfare across Indiana. Our team of experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to ensure every animal finds a loving home, while our comprehensive resources empower pet owners and advocates to make meaningful contributions to animal welfare. We maintain strict financial transparency through annual audits and IRS Form 990 filings, ensuring accountability to our donors and partners.
Services
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Community Cat Programs
Pet Adoption Resources
Veterinarian Partnerships
Animal Welfare Education
License Plate Program
Grant Distribution
Shelter Support
Public Awareness Campaigns
Veterinary Conferences
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We perform 15,000+ spay/neuter surgeries annually across Indiana
- Our state network includes 200+ participating veterinarians
- We pioneered Indiana's #4 selling specialty license plate program
- Our programs have reduced shelter euthanasia rates by 40% since 2011
- We provide $50 spay/neuter surgeries for limited-income pet owners
Services
Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
Our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) provides limited-income pet owners with $50 surgeries at participating veterinary clinics. This program helps address pet overpopulation by making sterilization services accessible to all Hoosiers. Participating veterinarians perform thousands of surgeries annually under this initiative.
Community Cat Grants
This program offers free spay/neuter certificates for community cats to reduce shelter intake and prevent unwanted litters. It supports Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts by providing surgical packages including rabies vaccination and eartipping. The program serves both individual caregivers and animal welfare organizations.
Pet Friendly Plate Grant
This grant program provides spay/neuter surgery coupons to rescue groups and shelters for use at participating veterinary clinics. Each Pet Friendly license plate purchase contributes $25 to this program, which has become Indiana's #4 selling specialty plate since its introduction in 2011.
Veterinary Partnerships
We maintain a network of over 200 participating veterinarians across Indiana who perform surgeries at reduced rates. These partnerships enable us to offer discounted services through multiple programs while ensuring quality care. Veterinarians receive reimbursement for their participation in our initiatives.
Animal Welfare Education
We provide comprehensive educational resources about responsible pet ownership, including when to spay/neuter pets and how to care for animals properly. Our materials cover health benefits, behavioral improvements, and community impact of sterilization programs for both cats and dogs.
People
Cheri Storms
Executive Director
Cheri Storms leads Spay-Neuter Services Of Indiana with over 20 years of animal welfare experience. She oversees statewide operations and strategic initiatives to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.
Janet Showley
Programs & Outreach Manager
Janet Showley manages program development and community outreach initiatives. She coordinates partnerships with shelters and veterinarians to expand access to spay/neuter services across Indiana.
Rhiannon Johns
Marketing & Development Manager
Rhiannon Johns leads marketing efforts and donor relations. She develops campaigns to promote the Pet Friendly license plate program and secures funding for animal welfare initiatives.
Scarlett Cmiel
Operations Manager
Scarlett Cmiel oversees daily operations and program implementation. She ensures efficient delivery of services through vendor management and process optimization across the organization.
Questions
What is Pet Friendly Services' primary mission?
We work to end euthanasia of healthy cats and dogs through spay/neuter programs that fix over 15,000 animals annually across Indiana.
How can I get low-cost spay/neuter services?
Our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program offers $50 surgeries at participating Indiana veterinary clinics for limited-income pet owners.
What are Community Cat Grants?
These provide free spay/neuter certificates for feral and free-roaming cats to reduce shelter intake and prevent unwanted litters.
How does the Pet Friendly license plate help animals?
Each plate purchase provides $25 for our spay/neuter programs, making it Indiana's #4 selling specialty plate since 2011.
How can I find participating veterinarians?
Download our vet list online or contact us directly to locate participating clinics offering discounted services across Indiana.
What adoption resources do you provide?
We maintain a statewide directory of shelters and rescue groups, plus an adoption guide to help connect pets with forever homes.
