The mission of the Margo T. Petrie Spaying and Neutering Foundation is to support long-term solutions to pet overpopulation and reduce the number of dogs and cats euthanized annually, thereby improving the lives of companion animals in North Carolina. The Foundation makes grants to qualified charitable organizations that provide spaying and neutering services to dogs and cats.
The Margaret T. Petrie Spaying and Neutering Foundation grant program aims to reduce the number of animals euthanized annually in North Carolina by providing financial assistance to local organizations that offer spaying and neutering services. Grants, generally ranging from $1,000 to $50,000, may be awarded for single or multi-year projects. The program prioritizes grants that offer a direct and tangible approach to solving pet overpopulation through the promotion and increase of spaying and neutering activities, rather than indirect methods such as research or public education campaigns.