Speak For Animals

Spay-Mania is a community outreach program designed for animals living in low income households located West Greenville, SC. Animal reproduction rates and homeless animal populations in these areas tend to be higher than Greenville County averages. 9 years ago Spay-Mania began as a temporary outreach and education program, we quickly realized the need was great and required more than a one time or temporary program. It became clear there were several factors contributing to animal overpopulation, abuse and homelessness in the area:

1) Poverty. Lack financial means to pay for spay/neuter.
2) Education. Lack knowledge of spay/neuter benefits for their animal, or may believe myths such as "1 litter of puppies" is good for a dog.
3) Transportation. Lack ability to transport animal to and from veterinarian appointment.
4) Veterinary Service. Lack relationship with a local Veterinarian or Veterinarian Clinic.



Speak For Animals set out to create a lasting program to improve the lives of animals in these neighborhoods assist the individuals and families to care and feed for the animals. 

9 years later, through volunteer dedication, veterinary partnerships and ongoing individual and corporate donations, Spay-Mania is a monthly program that has saved or improved the quality of life for more than 10,000 animals and prevented the conception and birth of millions of future cats and dogs.

Spay-Mania Overview:

3rd Saturday of every month, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Event headquarters, YMCA, Judson Community Center

Services and Programs:

Education and awareness through neighborhood outreach: 
Speak For Animals meet with residents at our Spay-Mania desk at the Judson YMCA and through door-to-door outreach in the Welcome community. Each month several Speak For Animals volunteer teams go door-to-door meeting local residents, discussing animal welfare issues, providing educational materials, food and basic animal supplies.

Spay /Neuter Services:
Screening and animal sign-up and coordination for reduced cost and free spay and neuter services, along with vaccinations for area cats and dogs. Select Speak for Animals veterinary partners provide Speak For Animals reduced fees for these Spay and Neuters and vaccination services.

Transportation:
Transportation to and from spay and neuter services for area animals. Planning, coordination, pick-up and return of animals Free transportation also guarantees the animal safely gets to their spay/neuter surgery appointment.

Vaccinations, Nail Clippings:
Launched in late 2010, Foothills Veterinary Hospital joins us onsite most months and offers low-cost vaccinations and free animal nail clipping. This provides tremendous health benefits to animals in the neighborhoods and fosters ongoing networking and relationships with area residents for Speak for Animals.l

Other Services:
In addition to no-cost spay/neuter, we provide needy animals with food, treats, leashes, collars, and other necessities. Humane educational materials are provided to children and adults in the form of books, DVDs and other materials. These materials teach proper animal care and offer suggestions of ways to have fun with and interact with their animals.

Speak For Animals is now well known in these economically challenged neighborhoods. Once untrusting, many residents now act as Spay/Neuter advocates to their peers. In addition, many instances of animal abuse and abandonment have been corrected through Speak For Animals outreach in the community.

As a Volunteer, Spay-Mania offers a wonderful opportunity to see first-hand the impact your time and talents make in the lives of animals and the humans who love them. Please be sure to visit our photo galleries to see Speak For Animals "Spay-Mania Alumni" and Volunteers in action.