Program areas at Pet Community Center
Our low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter clinic focuses on areas of Metro Nashville with high rates of shelter intake and low-income individuals to have the greatest impact. In 2022, PCC provided free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to 2,936 dogs and cats, 64% of which were subsidized through grants and donations. Our wellness clinic provides affordable, basic preventive veterinary care for cats and dogs, including vital vaccinations, microchips, and preventive medications. In 2022, we provided preventive veterinary care to 7,714 dogs and cats. The result of this program has been a significant reduction in the number of animals entering the local shelter system and an increase in accessibility of veterinary care for under-served pet owners and their pets.
Our community outreach programs include the Food Security program and Pets for Life program. Pets for Life transforms the lives of animals by serving people and pets in underserved areas and bringing awareness to systemic inequities and injustices that contribute to pet homelessness. The program provides free spay/neuter services, wellness care, pet supplies, transportation support, and resources to pet owners who statistically have the least access to affordable veterinary care and supplies. In 2022, PCC spayed/neutered 207 PFL pets and provided 3,313 subsidized services and medications. The Food Security program distributes pet food directly to our clients most in need. The program also partners with Metro Animal Care and Control, Second Harvest, Nom Nom Now, and the Martha O'Bryan Center to provide food for pet owners in need throughout our community. In 2022, 200 clients were served and 34,565 meals were distributed.
Community cats are outdoor, free-roaming cats who thrive in the community. Our Community Cat Program works with a team of community members who care for outdoor, free-roaming cats to trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate, and return them to their territories, ensuring they can maintain their best physical condition in their own environment. Pet Community Center's Community Cat Program provides resources and medical services to humanely reduce overpopulation, improve the quality of life of community cats, and ensure good health-for their sake and for that of their neighbors. In 2022, we spayed/neutered 1,415 community cats.