ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 6, 2023) ~ The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the recipients of the Spay and Neuter Grants Program funding. The program, now in its 10th year, was launched with the purpose of reducing intake and euthanasia in Maryland shelters. As of December 31, 2022, annual data reported to the program indicates a decrease of 27% in dog and cat shelter intakes, and a decrease of 62% in shelter euthanasia rates.

Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks said "We are thrilled to see the impact that this program has made in its 10th year. We are seeing fewer pets coming into shelters and the drop in the euthanasia rate is both impressive and heartwarming."

The 32 grant recipients will receive a total of $902,958 in funding to provide 14,590 spay and neuter surgeries for pets of low-income families and free-roaming unowned cats. Recipients include government animal shelters and 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organizations. Projects are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.

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The Program is funded through fees collected from the pet food industry for products registered to sell within the state. To date, the Spay and Neuter Program has funded 281 grant projects that collectively have completed over 110,617 spay and neuter procedures. A seven-member advisory board appointed by the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture reviews all grant applications and provides funding recommendations to the Secretary.

A full list of grant awardees for this year, as well as prior years can be found on the Spay and Neuter Grants Program website along with lists of all active owned pet projects and feral cat projects. More information about the Spay and Neuter Grants Program is available on the department's website or by contacting Jen Swanson, Program Coordinator at (410) 841-5766 or jen.swanson@maryland.gov

Today marks an important milestone for animal welfare in Maryland as The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced recipients for their 10th annual Spay & Neuter Grants Program funding which aims to reduce intake & euthanasia rates at shelters across Maryland.

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Data reported from December 31st 2022 shows a 27% decrease in dog & cat shelter intakes & a 62% decrease in shelter euthanasia rates since launching this program 10 years ago - an impressive feat that has been met with much enthusiasm from Secretary Kevin Atticks who said "We are thrilled to see the impact that this program has made in its 10th year...we are seeing fewer pets coming into shelters & drop in euthanasia rate is both impressive & heartwarming"

32 grant recipients will receive a total $902,958 to provide 14,590 spay & neuter surgeries for pets belonging to low-income families & free-roaming unowned cats with projects scheduled for completion by end 2024 - funded through fees collected from pet food industry products registered within state borders

A 7 member advisory board appointed by Secretary reviews all grant applications & provides funding recommendations while full list awardees can be found on Spay & Neuter Grants Program website along with lists active owned pet projects & feral cat projects

For more information about program visit department's website or contact Jen Swanson at (410) 841-5766 or jen.swanson@maryland.gov

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