{"id":13,"date":"2023-12-27T00:46:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T00:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:54:03","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SpayKind_Stacked_color_RGB-1024x618.png\" alt=\"SpayKind_Stacked_color_RGB\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"618\" width=\"1024\" title=\"SpayKind_Stacked_color_RGB\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 (Formerly Humane Solution)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<p>Compassionate Prevention. Healthier Communities.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNew Name. Same Mission.\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>After 25 years as Humane Solution, we&#8217;re now\u00a0SpayKind.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why the Change?<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0SpayKind says it all: Our new name makes our mission clear at a glance: COMPASSIONATE, AFFORDABLE spay-neuter for cats and dogs.<\/p>\n<p>This rebrand helps communicate who we are and the passion with which we serve.\u00a0 With a clearer identity, we can reach more people, help more pets, and continue building a kinder community for everyone.<\/p>\n\t<p>Our Mission:<\/p>\n<p>To prevent the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets by providing low-cost spay-neuter services to underserved pet owners and community cat caregivers.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help with rescue or placement of animals or need veterinary assistance beyond spay-neuter, please visit our Community Resources page to find fellow organizations that may be able to help.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tVaccine Clinic Registration\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Registration for the May 2 vaccine clinic at First Christian Church in King, NC is now OPEN. Registration will close on April 24 or when all spots are filled, whichever comes first. Click the button to register.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/pet-vaccine-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister For The Clinic\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>After-Hour Care, Emergencies, Hospitalization, and Radiology Services<\/p>\nCarolina Veterinary Specialists<br \/>\n1600 Hanes Mall Blvd.<br \/>\nWinston-Salem, NC 27103<br \/>\n(336) 896-0902\n\t<h1>Apply for a Spay-Neuter Voucher<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/spay-neuter\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/cat-71494_640-e1703623917828-291x300-square-993b27e14f9dadab7e1c7a98080ead7a-.jpg\" alt=\"cat-71494_640\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"291\" title=\"cat-71494_640\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/spay-neuter\/\" target=\"_self\">Pet Spay-Neuter<\/a><\/h4><p>Apply for a voucher for your pet dog or cat.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/spay-neuter\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/feral-cats\/\" target=\"_self\">Feral Cats<\/a><\/h4><p>Apply for a feral cat voucher<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/feral-cats\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/index.php\/feral-cats\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/cat-g43f0574e3_640-e1703624003869-245x300-square-ada5b99ef81e9ef3be4768f3749f1a4c-.jpg\" alt=\"cat-g43f0574e3_640\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"245\" title=\"cat-g43f0574e3_640\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1>The SpayKind Spay-Neuter Clinic has reopened!<\/h1>\n\t<p>SpayKind is excited to share that the SpayKind Spay-Neuter Clinic, formerly The Solution Spay-Neuter Clinic, has reopened after a six-month hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>Our team has grown to include two Supervising Veterinarians, Dr. Jennifer Kotouch and Dr. Keiya Scott, along with six veterinary assistants. We also welcomed Branea Durrett as our new Clinic Manager.<\/p>\n<p>We are inspired to see SpayKind continue to grow and expand our ability to serve the community with high-quality spay and neuter services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260326-Media-Day-16-2.jpg\" alt=\"20260326 Media Day-16\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" title=\"20260326 Media Day-16\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Dr. Jennifer Kotouch<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260215-clinic-.jpg\" alt=\"20260215 clinic\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" title=\"20260215 clinic\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Dr. Keiya Scott<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260111-opening-clinic-day-66.jpg\" alt=\"20260111 opening clinic day-66\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" title=\"20260111 opening clinic day-66\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Branea Durrett<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Spaykind_Logomark._RGB-260x300.png\" alt=\"Spaykind_Logomark._RGB\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"260\" title=\"Spaykind_Logomark._RGB\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tThe SpayKind Spay-Neuter Clinic (Formerly The Solution Spay-Neuter Clinic)\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The SpayKind Spay-Neuter Clinic is the culmination of a long-held dream of SpayKind (formerly Humane Solution). This clinic, owned and operated by SpayKind, represents a significant step forward in our mission to improve the lives of animals in Forsyth County. We are proud to partner with the Forsyth County Animal Shelter and county government to offer a unique spay-neuter program aimed at helping pets and their guardians access affordable surgeries. This collaboration allows us to spay and neuter adopted shelter pets, feral\/community cats, provide affordable public surgeries, and reduce pet overpopulation by increasing access to affordable spaying and neutering.<\/p>\n<p>We are dedicated to making a significant impact on pet overpopulation in our community. This clinic builds upon the 25-year legacy of SpayKind&#8217;s successful voucher program, expanding access to affordable spaying and neutering.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20241110-surgery-in-action-126.jpg\" alt=\"20241110 surgery in action-126\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1885\" width=\"2048\" title=\"20241110 surgery in action-126\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0024-2020-08-29T10_44_01.000.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0024 (2020-08-29T10_44_01.000)\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1620\" title=\"DSC_0024 (2020-08-29T10_44_01.000)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWho We Are &#038; What We Do\t<\/h2>\nSpayKind (formerly Humane Solution) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 organization. We incorporated in 1999 because we saw an incredible need for a low-cost spay-neuter program for low income pet owners. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors, and have a host of dedicated volunteers that believe spay-neuter is the key to reducing pet overpopulation and the number of innocent lives that are euthanized at animal shelters.\nSpayKind provides low-cost vouchers to pet owners with financial hardships. The vouchers can be used at several area veterinary hospitals\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Updated-2025-Participating-Vet-List-December-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of participating vets<\/a>).\u00a0We issue approximately 1,000 vouchers a year, which reduces the number of unwanted pets by the thousands annually. We reimburse the veterinary hospital a set fee above the cost that the pet owner pays for vouchers.\n<h2>\n\t\t\tHow We Do It\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>SpayKind relies solely on donations, grants, and fundraisers to make this low-cost spay-neuter program possible. Our main fundraisers are rabies\/microchip clinics that are held at various locations 5 times a year, as well as our &#8220;Plates for Paws&#8221; held annually. Donations and grants help us &#8220;Spay it Forward&#8221; and offer other services, such as vaccine allowances and reduced or free vouchers for very low-income pet owners.<\/p>\n<h5>\n\t\t\tHow You Can Help\t<\/h5>\n\t<ol id=\"u228375-13\">\n<li id=\"u228375-3\">Donate to SpayKind in memory or honor of a special pet.<\/li>\n<li id=\"u228375-5\">Ask friends and family to make donations to us for special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, or holidays.<\/li>\n<li id=\"u228375-7\">Volunteer to help at our fundraisers. If you are interested in volunteering, click on the volunteer tab above and fill out an application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/humanesolution.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0155\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"DSC_0155\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tContact SpayKind\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tHave a general question?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>To request a paper application or to ask general questions about SpayKind and our programs, please click the button to email our help desk.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:help@humanesolution.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\thelp@spaykind.org\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tAlready have a voucher?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>For specific questions about your voucher, please click the button below to contact our Operations Manager for assistance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:info@humanesolution.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tinfo@spaykind.org\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWant to keep up with the latest from SpayKind?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on all things SpayKind. 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