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Pet Friendly Services puts $10,000 into Transport Assist pilot to fund spay/neuter access in southern Indiana

The Tribune — Seymour reported on 2026-10-07 that Pet Friendly Services of Indiana and Bloomington nonprofit clinic Pets Alive launched a Transport Assist pilot backed by a $10,000 investment to help as many as 400 cats and dogs get spay/neuter surgery at Pets Alive. Eight local animal-welfare groups across five counties will receive grants and help transport pets.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM EDT

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The Tribune — Seymour reported on 2026-10-07 that Pet Friendly Services of Indiana and Pets Alive launched a Transport Assist pilot backed by a $10,000 investment to help up to 400 cats and dogs receive spay/neuter surgery at Pets Alive’s Bloomington clinic. Eight participating animal-welfare organizations across Jackson, Bartholomew, Brown, Monroe and Morgan counties will receive grants, provide discounts and assist with transporting animals to Pets Alive.

WHY IT MATTERS

What this does: The program is designed to reduce two common barriers to getting pets sterilized — cost and transportation. Participating local nonprofits will get grant funding to offer discounts and to transport animals to Pets Alive’s high-volume nonprofit clinic in Bloomington. Pets Alive will perform the surgeries and work with those organizations on scheduling, pricing and coordination.

How it works in practice: Most pet owners participating in the pilot will receive a $25 discount; that $25 can be combined with additional financial help to create larger discounts (the Tribune says it can stack to $50, $75 or more). Pets Alive also has funding available for qualifying pet owners who contact the clinic directly. The Tribune framed spay/neuter as “the most effective way to address pet overpopulation before animals enter shelters and rescues.”

What to watch next: The Tribune report says Pets Alive and the participating organizations will handle scheduling and pricing; watch for further announcements from Pets Alive or the listed local groups for details about how owners can sign up and when transport and appointments will be available.

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