Making the Dream of a Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic a Reality for Panama City, Bay County, Florida!
Please consider donating, every penny counts and will ultimately save thousands of pets' lives.
Come see us at our upcoming events!
- Every 2nd Saturday of the month: St. Andrews Farmer's Market
- Low Cost Spay/Neuter Event for dogs and cats: Saturday, May 19th (Full Details)
- Charity Sunset Wine Cruise: Saturday, May 19th (Full Details)
- For full details about the above events see our Events Page.
Coming to a spay/neuter clinic near you in 2012!
We are currently still in the initial stages of organization and hope to be operational by sometime in 2012. Right now we are doing the necessary preparation work such as incorporating, licensing, and applying for our Non-Profit status. So we are not officially open for business until we make sure we get this effort off on the right foot. However if you have a pressing matter you need assistance with please feel free to contact us and we will see what we can do on a case by case basis.
Our Mission Statement:
To promote responsible pet ownership while reducing overpopulation and homelessness through low-cost and no-cost Spay and Neuter for Bay County, Florida and the surrounding areas.
To promote responsible pet ownership while reducing overpopulation and homelessness through low-cost and no-cost Spay and Neuter for Bay County, Florida and the surrounding areas.
Countdown to Opening a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic!
Stages of Progress - As of April 16, 2012
Stage One - 100 % COMPLETE
-Initial meetings of like-minded rescue groups & individuals to form a coalition group
-Define our goal to open a low cost/high volume spay/neuter clinic in Bay County
-Research existing low cost/high volume spay/neuter programs
-Research legal requirements for operating a veterinary clinic in the state of FLorida
-Agree on program: Humane Alliance- National Spay Neuter Response Team based out of Asheville, NC
-Select a name for our coalition: Operation Spay Bay
Stage Two - 100% COMPLETE
- Step 1 of the HA - NSNRT application - complete Community Assessment Form
-Define mission statement, logo, and create informational flyer
-Complete paperwork to function as a non-profit organization in the state of Florida
-Set up all business accounts, communication accounts, and social media accounts
-Complete and file application for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status
Stage Three - 40 % COMPLETE
-Step 2 of the HA - NSNRT application - complete Projected Clinic Budget Form
-Prepare business plan/further define long term goals
-Find and secure clinic location
-Define financial needs to get clinic up and running
-Fundraising efforts through donations, events, grants and community involvement
-Awareness programs through social media, education, and community involvement
-Recruit additional volunteers/consultants with needed skills to help realize OSB goals
Stage Four
-Step 3 of the HA - NSNRT application - complete Program Application
-Clinic renovations
-Apply for PetSmart Surgical Equipment Grant
-Hire Veterinarian
-Hire Office Manager
-Permits and licensing for operating a veterinary clinic
-Hire clinic staff
Stage Five
-Step 4 of the HA – NSNRT application- high volume surgery training for Vet/clinic staff in Asheviile
-Ready clinic for opening
-Plan transport program to service outlying areas/neighboring counties
-Begin scheduling 1st month of appointments
-OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Operationspaybay@gmail.com
850-784-2826
Operation Spay Bay
PO Box 63,
Panama City, FL 32402
850-784-2826
Operation Spay Bay
PO Box 63,
Panama City, FL 32402