Our Impact in 2024
A Look at Our Numbers
10,192
Spay & Neuter
4,854
Microchips
39,679
Vaccinations
9,568
Heartworm Tests
2,184
TNR for Outdoor Cats
25,424
Unique Pets Served
Community Outreach Program
ABC’s CommCAT Program continues to grow and thrive, helping free-roaming cats by providing TNR (trap-neuter-return) services. This work of the staff outreach team and community volunteers makes for a healthier, kinder, and safer community for Waco and McLennan County.
2,184
Community Cats were TNR’d in McLennan County in 2024.
Treasured Tails provides pets of homebound seniors with preventative veterinary care such as spay/neuter, vaccines, heartworm testing, and medications.
ABC is grateful to Meals on Wheels social workers for the referrals, so we can help these special pet owners.
$125
sponsors one pet for veterinary care with our Treasured Tails Program.
Since 1992
With your help, over 1,069,905 births have been prevented in our community, dramatically reducing the negative impacts of pet overpopulation.
$1,337
High cost to accept and care for each animal at the municipal shelter.
The average ABC cost for services for one pet is $160. Because of ABC, millions are saved in annual intake costs for McLennan County taxpayers.
A Message From Our Director
ABC’s core values don’t sit in a document, they really drive all we do. As we continued expanding our care in 2024, quality remained our top priority. High-volume care benefits everyone: employees, pet families, supporters, and safety and quality of life even for Central Texans without pets.
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End-of-life euthanasia care was introduced for pet families who cannot afford traditional clinic costs - because quality of life and compassion for people and pets is a must.
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In 2025, we are doubling our surgical capacity, expanding our community programs, and adding additional medical services, all strategically for historically underserved and first-time pet families. Our internal growth is also reflected in the number and diversity of employees, volunteers, and veterinarians on the team.
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Life-saving and quality of life start with ABC. Your support means the world, and we are deeply grateful that you care with us.” -
Carrie Spivey
Executive Director
