Spay/Neuter

Training More Veterinarians to Help More Animals

Positive Tails was proud to host our first High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter training day at Pure Paws Veterinary Care on June 28. Four veterinarians received hands-on training, while 25 cats received free spay/neuter surgery and related care.

It was an exciting first step in a new initiative to expand spay/neuter capacity across New York City. Huge thanks to Pure Paws, Bronx Community Cats, United Spay Alliance, and everyone who helped make the day possible.

Learn more about the program and how to get involved.

Emergencies

Rex

Rex needed emergency surgery after eating part of his bed. Thanks to his caring medical team at VERG, he’s ready for new adventures. Don’t eat your bed Rex!

Emergencies

Panda

Panda was having a terrible day. He was struggling to urinate—a condition that can quickly become life-threatening—and tests revealed that he also had bladder stones. He needed a cystotomy to remove them and correct the problem.

Fortunately, his medical team at VERG was not intimidated by his ferocious faces. Panda received the surgery he needed and is now back home, feeling much more comfortable.

Emergencies

Aiko

Aiko was suffering from a painful wound and suspected pyometra. Her devoted owner was determined to get her treatment, and the emergency doctors and care team at VERG were committed to helping her recover to continue living her best life. Positive Tails was glad to assist, and Aiko is now feeling much better, and back home with her family.

Events

Giving Tuesday: Your Donation Matched!

We’re on the tail end of our spay/neuter-a-thon, providing free and low cost surgeries to hundreds of animals throughout NYC. We couldn’t do this without the dozens of amazing partner hospitals who contributed their time and expertise to helping families access affordable care. This event has shown what can happen when we all come together to make a difference, but there’s so much more to do. Join us to get involved! 

This month, we’re hosting our largest pop-up veterinary clinic of the year, serving hundreds of Bronx families. Our team of volunteers offer vaccine and wellness checks, microchips, medical grooming, food and supplies, and help from behaviorists. These free events provide vital preventive care to many families who don’t have access to routine veterinary visits. 

This Giving Tuesday, help us keep families together and keep our companion animals home for the holidays. Your donation matched up to $10,000!

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Spay/Neuter

NYC’s Second Annual SPAY & NEUTER- A -THON Kicks Off November 1

News Provided By:
Positive Tails 

Oct 28, 2025, 07:30 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This fall, pet lovers and veterinary professionals in NYC are coming together to address the overpopulation of animals in shelters and the lack of affordable options for spaying and neutering.

As the cost of living and pet care rises, animal shelters across the country are at critical capacity dealing with an influx of surrendered pets, oftentimes due to the price tag associated with their care. An estimated 5.8 million animals filled up facilities last year, according to the nonprofit Shelter Animals Count’s national database. The main reason for pet surrender? people just can’t afford their care.

Spaying and neutering can help by:

  • Reducing the number of unwanted litters.
  • Preventing diseases like pyometra (an infection in the uterus), and cancers in male and female pets that are costly to treat (sometimes thousands of dollars).
  • Reducing unwanted behaviors like urine marking and aggression, often reasons people give up their pets.

Organized by NYC-based non-profit organization Positive Tails, the second annual SPAY & NEUTER-A-THON will take place throughout November and December to provide free or low-cost surgeries to hundreds of local animals.

“Last year our goal was to partner with 10 veterinary hospitals in NYC to perform 100 spay/neuter surgeries. I’m so proud to say the community came together and we exceeded that goal, partnering with 30 hospitals and conducting 343 surgeries,” said Positive Tails Executive Director Beth Gould.

“We are hoping to increase the number of hospital partners this year and exceed last year’s total number of surgeries so we can make an even greater difference in the health and well-being of NYC’s animals,” she added.

Participating veterinary hospitals either provide surgeries for free or at a significantly reduced rate. The veterinary hospitals are provided a Positive Tails volunteer who will match applicants with hospitals at available dates/times, and is on hand to coordinate and keep things running smoothly. 

In addition, anyone can sponsor the cost of these surgeries so donations are welcome and needed. Applications to receive the spay/neuter care are available at www.positivetails.org or write to fixnyc@positivetails.org.

Media Contact:
Tammy Snook Quezada
tsnookquezada@outlook.com 

View the Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nycs-second-annual-spay–neuter–a–thon-kicks-off-november-1-302595762.html