SPCA Launches 'Spay It Forward' Program to Help Pets and Shelters

The effort seeks to reduce pet overpopulation and provide vital support for local families in Aiken, South Carolina.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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This month, the SPCA Albrecht Center in Aiken, South Carolina is promoting its 'Spay It Forward' program to help reduce pet overpopulation and support local families. The program allows community members to donate $5 or more to the organization's Hope Fund, which directly supports veterinary services, including spay and neuter surgeries, for pet owners in the community who require financial assistance.

Why it matters

Preventing unplanned litters is crucial for reducing the intake of animals into shelters, thereby easing the burden on these facilities and increasing the chances for more pets to find permanent homes. The SPCA Albrecht Center has set a goal to raise $5,000 through the 'Spay It Forward' program this month.

The details

The 'Spay It Forward' program allows community members to donate $5 or more to the SPCA Albrecht Center's Hope Fund, which directly supports veterinary services, including spay and neuter surgeries, for pet owners in the community who require financial assistance. Donors' names are added to a heart on the 'Spay It Forward' wall at the center.

  • February marks Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.

The players

SPCA Albrecht Center

A local animal shelter and veterinary care center in Aiken, South Carolina that is promoting the 'Spay It Forward' program.

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The takeaway

The 'Spay It Forward' program provides a simple way for community members to support pet owners in need and help reduce pet overpopulation, ultimately easing the burden on local animal shelters and increasing the chances for more pets to find permanent homes.