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Passing Legislation for State-Funded Spay/Neuter: Maine

Spay Maine, a coalition of 20 – 25 animal shelters, rescue groups, animal control officers, and animal welfare advocates, convinced legislators to establish a targeted low-cost voucher program administered by the state and funded by a variety of revenue sources.

"Your goal is to make presentations to your state legislature in rooms that are overflowing with your supporters."
Spay Maine

What it Takes

  • Dedicated leaders willing to put in the time.
  • A well-defined concept.
  • Knowledge of available funding sources in your state.
  • A grassroots coalition to lobby for and promote the program.
  • Buy-in from the state veterinary association.

What We Like
  • The grassroots effort, started by a private citizen who took programs from New Hampshire and New Jersey and adapted them to the specific needs and funding opportunities in Maine.

Step by Step

  1. Download the complete profile (.pdf)
  2. Assess for yourself whether this program is right for your agency.
  3. Grab the sample materials and get started.
  4. Tell us how it goes.
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Paws, You Can do It (.pdf)
Fact Sheet (.pdf)
S/N Case Study (.pdf)
Tax Form Ad (.pdf)