Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

#AccesstoCare
#CommunityCatManagement
#FundraisingandDevelopment

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Brooke Holland
President/Co-Founder
Laws for Paws MS
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Hi Brooke,

It seems many of us are facing similar challenges. I recently started volunteering with the rescue and offered to help with grant writing, but I can't help feeling like I'm falling short when we have so many dogs and so little revenue. I've reached out to numerous veterinarians about reduced rates for spay/neuter and vaccinations, but so far, I haven't had any success.
This forum has been incredibly helpful and full of valuable insight, but it can still feel overwhelming when the need for funding is so urgent. Thank you to everyone who continues to share resources and support the work-we truly need it.

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Laurie Myers
Volunteer
Cedar Oaks Rescue
AZ

Original Message:
Sent: 01-27-2026 04:24 PM
From: Brooke Holland
Subject: Seeking Advice: Managing Large Spay/Neuter Requests with Limited Funds

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

#AccesstoCare
#CommunityCatManagement
#FundraisingandDevelopment

------------------------------
Brooke Holland
President/Co-Founder
Laws for Paws MS
------------------------------

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

#AccesstoCare
#CommunityCatManagement
#FundraisingandDevelopment

------------------------------
Brooke Holland
President/Co-Founder
Laws for Paws MS
------------------------------

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke Holland, and I'm the founder of Laws for Paws MS, a small, volunteer-run nonprofit based in Mississippi.

I started Laws for Paws MS almost two years ago, while still in college, after seeing firsthand how pet overpopulation and lack of access to spay/neuter services impact communities across our state, especially in rural areas.

Our primary focus is spay/neuter assistance through vouchers and direct clinic payments, with the goal of preventing unwanted litters, reducing shelter intake, and supporting caretakers who want to do the right thing but lack resources. We're a very small team, fully volunteer-run, and we handle cases individually with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainability.

I'm posting here because we're currently navigating a challenging case and would really appreciate advice from others who have been in similar situations. We were contacted by a woman, who is caring for a large number of cats and is doing her best to get them all spayed/neutered responsibly. We absolutely want to help, but as a small nonprofit with limited funds, we do not have the financial capacity to cover all of the cats on our own.

We're actively exploring:

• Partial funding strategies

• Partnering with other nonprofits

• Coordinating with low-cost clinics

• Creative solutions that still prioritize animal welfare without overextending our organization

I would love to hear how others handle situations like this. How do you balance compassion with financial sustainability? Have you found effective ways to split costs, set caps, or collaborate without burning out your organization?

Thank you so much for the work you all do and for any insight you're willing to share. I'm grateful to be part of this community and to learn from your experiences !!