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SPAY AND NEUTER SOLUTIONS
Also Known As: Spay and Neuter Solutions
PO Box 762 Cortaro, AZ 85652

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who We Are

We provide financial assistance to defray the cost of spaying/neutering pets of low income families, and we educatet people about the importance of these procedures.

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's June 30, 2004 Form 990-EZ.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on February 25, 2009.
• It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

How to Help

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for special projects.

Location(s) Served

• Arizona

NTEE Code

• D11—Single Organization Support
• D01—Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
• D12—Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution

Chief Executive

Mrs. Katie Powers

Chief Executive Profile

Born in Hungary, Katie has a B.A. in political science and economics. She sought citizenship to the U.S. in 1989, coming to this country with a black cocker spaniel named Anka and two teenagers: Orsi, who is now a graduate student in political science at the University of Arizona, and Sashi, who has a Ph.D. in computer science. Katie's involvement with animals began as a pet sitter in Baltimore for more than 10 years. After moving to Tucson in 1999, driving across the country with her 19-year-old cat Micky, she volunteered as a foster care provider. Her first foster babies were four puppies who chewed up her brand new bathroom, but she was not daunted. After many fosters, Katie decided she wanted to find a way to help animals even more, and so she founded Spay and Neuter Solutions. The mission of the organization became her mission of life. Katie serves as president and treasurer of the board. Her animal family includes Wishbone, 15; tortie cats Billy Moon, 5, and Princess, 4; and semi-feral feline siblings Snowflake and Penguin, 2.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSION AND PROGRAMS

Mission

Dedicated to reducing animal overpopulation and its tragic consequences, Spay and Neuter Solutions has supported the alter of over 2800 cats and dogs in Southern Arizona since its founding in the summer of 2003. We offer direct financial assistance to fund spay and neuter services to those in need and with a passionate focus on prevention and education. On any given day in the Tucson community, there are thousands of homeless animals roaming the roads and washes, or, if they are lucky, waiting for adoption with local rescue groups and shelters. These animals, through no fault of their own have an adverse impact on public health, safety, welfare and environment, not to mention the financial burden; it cost about $200 to capture, house, feed and eventually euthanize a pet.We recognize that one of the most significant root causes of pet homelessness is the birth of unwanted animals. One of the most common reasons that pets are not spayed or neutered is many local residents lack access to affordable services. We provide partial or full financial assistance to qualified owners for the spaying or neutering of their pets. Our goal is to help people recognize the importance of these procedures so that the present perpetual overpopulation of pets can be reduced via prevention instead of euthanasia. We hope for a "no more homless animals" status in Arizona.

Programs

We provide financial assistance to individuals on a case by case basis. We also offer free spay and neuter days for the general public to encourage people to have their animals spayed and neutered.

Additional Comments from the Organization

Spay and Neuter Solutions is a member of AWASA (Animal Welfare Alliance of Southern Arizona) and work closely with many other organizations, like Best Friends, FAIR (Foundation for Animals In Risk), Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Animal Control and Care, just to mention a few.

GOALS AND RESULTS

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

1. We helped to spay and neuter 66 animals on January 27th for our ?Start the New Year Off Right? promotion
2. Throughout the spring, we facilitated 119 spay/neuter surgeries with our ?Sexless in Tucson? promotion.
3. In August, during the Free Fix For Felix program, 57 male cats were neutered.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2008

1. Increase the number of spay and neuter operations. Provide regular availability to affordable spay and neuter procedures and vacinations for pets of low income families.
2. Reduce euthanisa rate in our community.

Self Assessment

The number of animals we helped to be spayed and neutered, as well as the number of individuals we referred to veterenarians to have their animals spay/neutered and vacinated.

FINANCIAL DATA

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Financial Comments from the Organization

The computation of our administrative/fundraising expenses is very low. All of the funding that we receive goes directly into spay/neuter programs, all of which include public education as an essential component.

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