How one amazing woman set up a vet practice to help local rescues get their animals neutered.

The Neuter Project run by Angie Hamp
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The Neuter Project

The context

Angie is an amazing hero. For many years she has been working for charitable causes, but could see a real need to help out other small independent rescues with neutering all the animals they have. She managed to set up The Neuter Project, which is a registered RCVS practice which provides FREE neutering to independent rescues and charities. This not only helps the rescues save on costs, but also allows them to get them neutered quicker as Angie can accommodate a large number. It’s not unusual for the Neuter Project to neuter 15-20 animals in a single day! The Neuter Project fills a vital need that helps out the local community of smaller rescues that do not get as much funding as larger charities. Angie happily takes on any small rescue organizations and will treat cats, dogs and small mammals.

The action

Angie set up the practice with the help of The Retreat, a charity that acts as an animal sanctuary. The set up is remarkable, it is a fully functioning operating theatre with modern and up to date equipment. She organises all the ordering, drugs and patient care requirements. Vets, vet nurses and care assistants are able to volunteer their time to help out for the neuter sessions, as well as members of the various rescues who help out with cleaning, patient care and transport. It is a wonderful act of kindness brought about by a whole network of amazing volunteers.

The ripple effect

Massive benefits to local small rescues who can save on neutering costs, and by getting them neutered quickly means they can focus on finding them new homes much sooner, opening up new spaces to take in more animals that need help. Acts of kindness like this also spreads amongst the veterinary community, as it is incredibly satisfying to help give back to local rescue communities.

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