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BCHS is making an impact in the overpopulation of animals in Bartholomew County with Fix the Future.
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
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.
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.
FIX THE FUTURE FAQ
When will Fix the Future start?
Who can sign up for Fix the Future?
BCHS started Fix the Future high-volume spay/neuter clinics mid-2025, first focusing on fixing a backlog of our own shelter animals. Since then, we have begun to fix owned animals as well. To apply for our program, please complete the Pre-Op Assessment above.
Fix the Future has a public waitlist. To add your animal to the list, please submit a Pre-Op Assessment above. 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?
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.