Bartholomew County Humane Society is excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) Fix the Future spay/neuter program
BPF Fix the Future aligns with BCHS's mission.
Fix the Future is a spay/neuter program where BISSELL Pet Foundation pays contracted veterinarians and connects them to host organizations (such as BCHS) to offer accessible spay/neuter, preventative vaccines, and microchips. This program both prepares shelter pets for adoption and provides crucial services to community-owned pets.​
Proactively address overpopulation
Reducing the number of unwanted and neglected animals
Prevent unnecessary suffering
Providing accessible preventative care so pets can thrive
Promote responsible
pet ownership
Helping every pet live a safe, healthy, and valued life with community support
BPF Fix the Future makes a difference.
Since November 2023, Fix the Future has supported over
155 organizations in 27 states
and has spayed/neutered over
160,000 pets across 3,700+ surgery days.
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By fixing 2,000-3,000 animals annually, BCHS can address regional
overpopulation within 3-5 years.
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How can you get involved?
Help at the shelter
Our small staff needs help to make our surgery days a success! Our needs include:
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Shelter feline and canine care and cleaning
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Laundry assistance
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Front desk/phone assistance
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Walking and caring for surgical patients
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End of day cleaning duties
Donate supplies
Fix the Future requires us to have additional medical supplies that are not provided to us.
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To donate required medical supplies, please view our Amazon wishlist below.
Complete a pre-op assessment
Although there are not yet surgery dates set for Bartholomew County residents, you may complete a pre-op assessment if you are interested in being scheduled in the future. With questions, please email our Medical Director, Danielle Tedder, RVT.
FIX THE FUTURE FAQ
When will Fix the Future start?
Who can sign up for Fix the Future?
BCHS has already begun holding Fix the Future clinics! The first several clinics are reserved for a backlog of shelter animals. You can expect to hear more about public sign ups later in 2025.
Fix the Future is not yet open to the public, but will eventually be made available more broadly. Fix the Future will start by addressing needs in Bartholomew County before offering services to other counties.
Will you serve animals in other counties?
What does Fix the Future do?
BCHS will begin in Bartholomew County and additional sign-up opportunities may be added as capacity allows.
Fix the Future is a spay/neuter program that will also provide preventative vaccinations and microchips to patients.
How much does spay/neuter cost with Fix the Future?
Fix the Future provides spay/neuter, preventative vaccines, and microchips at a low cost for dogs and cats. Check back for more specific cost details!
Who can I talk to with more questions?
We are still finalizing details of our Fix the Future program, and more information will be added to this page as it becomes available. For urgent questions, please contact our Medical Director, Danielle Tedder (RVT), at dtedder@bartholomewhumane.org.
Why invest in Fix the Future?
By performing 2,000-3,000 spay/neuters annually, Fix the Future's high-quality, high-volume program can help reduce BCHS's 3-3.5% annual increases in animal intake and address regional overpopulation within 3-5 years.