ACMN members are part of a network and will be able to connect with other ASPCA departments and spay/neuter organizations across the country through collaboration and shared mentorship. In addition, staff will have:

• The opportunity to train with ASNA staff
• Access to future virtual consultations and training
• Opportunities to apply for ACMN-specific equipment grants
• Access to certain vendor discounts
• And more...

To join ACMN, we ask that you:

• Be a 501(c)(3) organization or a clinic of a municipal shelter
• Plan to perform at least 5,000 spay/neuter surgeries each year, with a significant percentage being public-facing and/or community cat surgeries
• Have established an active board of directors for the organization with at least four independent members, a broad base of skills, and bylaws outlining the governance and structure of the board
• A willingness to support and collaborate with other clinics and ASPCA departments in the future as part of a network

Applications open once a year, in January or February for a 6-week application window. We accept up to 1-2 new organizations each year.

Further information for 2025 applications

Since 2004, around 200 clinics have trained as a part of the program. There are 132 clinics across 38 U.S. states and Canadian provinces who are active members of ACMN. Together, ACMN-member clinics have performed over 13 million spay/neuter surgeries since joining the program.

We typically accept up to 1-2 new organizations each year.

For all HQHVSN clinics, we offer virtual consults when applicable and are happy to talk over phone, email or tele-services to help answer questions relating to your spay/neuter operations. 

To seek guidance on a specific question for your clinic, you can Ask ASNA! here.

For resources specific to starting a spay/neuter clinic, see below:

• Building & Equipment Resource Guide
• Clinic Equipment List (will download)
• Budget Spreadsheet Guide
• Daily Flow Guide
• Setting Up a Spay/Neuter Transport Program
• Spay/Neuter Program Community Assessment

In addition, we have a library of resources for existing spay/neuter clinics.

For clinics accepted into the mentorship program, there are no fees to the ASPCA, however, your organization is responsible for fundraising the following costs:

• Building purchase/lease funds
• Any necessary building renovations
• Reserve funds for your first year of opening
• Start-up equipment and consumables
• Travel expenses related to your team's visit to Asheville, NC for training