Mission Statement:
The Animal Birth Control Clinic provides access to affordable spay/neuter and preventative veterinary care. With financial support and collaboration, the health and safety of our community is improved while enriching the lives of cats, dogs and their families.
Vision Statement:
It is our vision of a community where every cat and dog is cared for and wanted.
Core Values:
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Compassion - Meeting every person, animal and ourselves with an open mind, kindness and respect.
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Quality - Caring for all patients as if they are our own.
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Commitment to Social Change - Positively impacting society by improving the lives of pets and the people that care for them.
Our History
The Animal Birth Control Clinic is a product of the original organization, the Animal Aid Humane Society which was formed in 1971. The organization began to focus on many areas of animal welfare. The group worked with the Waco Humane Society Animal Shelter, helping with medical bills and spays and neuters. At one time, we employed an investigator for cruelty complaints in Waco and McLennan County. In 1983, the organization began working with local veterinarians to provide spay/neuter services to pets owned by low-income individuals.
In 1988, the Animal Birth Control clinic was opened to offer a low-cost alternative for the entire community to achieve a reduction in the numbers of unwanted and euthanized animals. Generally, our services are used by Waco and McLennan County residents, but we have many clients from surrounding counties also. We are currently performing about 265 surgeries per week.
Board of Directors
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Amy Davis
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Dr. Doriann Beverly
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Carol Melis
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Ellen Taylor
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Susie Farley
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Kirk Baird
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John Maupin
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Rudy Herzog
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Allison Ditto
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Dr. Mito Diaz-Espinoza
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Misti Mostiller
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Lori Fogleman
Thank you to this special group for volunteering their time, wisdom, and skills to improve the effectiveness of the spay/neuter and preventive care work Animal Birth Control Clinic performs for the animals in Central Texas. If you have any questions about donating or our activities, please feel free to contact us.