How You Can Help
Learn how your CT Business Taxes can become a donation to Nutmeg Clinic. You can direct your taxes to help our cause through the CT Neighborhood Assistance Act. Learn more
The Purrrrfect Gift
All animal lovers know you are never alone on Valentine's Day when you have a fur baby in your life. GIVE THE GIFT OF CARE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY! That's right, give your loved one a Nutmeg Clinic Gift Certificate and they can come in and get the services of their choice for their fur baby. Email us at info@NutmegClinic.org for information.
Learn about how your CT Business Tax can be a donation to Nutmeg Clinic. The CT Neighborhood Assistance Act is a great way to direct your tax dollars to our cause. Learn more
Donation Gift
“Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful committed citizens
can change the world: indeed, it’s
the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
A donation to Nutmeg Clinic makes the perfect gift!
Every donation allows us to help cats and dogs in need. Every day, Nutmeg assists families and their pets who don’t otherwise have access to veterinary care. It’s support from individuals like you that make this possible. Make a donation in honor of or in memory of and we will send a personalized acknowledgement by mail or email.
Engraved Brick Gift
Design a custom engraved brick as a gift for the animal lover. Nutmeg’s Brick Fundraiser offers a unique way to support our mission and set “your name in stone!” Get creative, be funny, create a brick in honor of, or in memory of - it's your choice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of Nutmeg’s history. Join the pack!
Donate Now
Thank you for visiting Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic where we serve companion animals and free roaming animals. Imagine a world with a forever home for every dog and cat – it starts with accessible, affordable spay/neuter services for every pet, every family, every community…and you. Your generosity in any amount is greatly appreciated.
Wish List
With the amount of surgeries we perform every week, we go through supplies very quickly! If you can add even just one item from our list to your grocery cart, it would be a big help to us. Don't want to schlep items to our door? Have Amazon.com do it for you via our Amazon Wish List!
Volunteer
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of companion animals? Can you carve out a little time from your busy schedule to spend some time with a kitty who'd love a brushing and some cuddling? Are you adept in graphic design, crafts, or social media? Do you have experience in the veterinary field? We would love to meet you! We are hopping 7 days a week (even when we aren't open for surgery), and we could always use a hand! Please email info@nutmegclinic.org and request more information!
Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic is able to provide reduced cost spay/neuter surgery and related services by having the support from individual and corporate donors, grants, and other fundraising efforts. We partner with other non profits to address complex challenges and further our mission. We are among a community of caring individuals and groups who work together to help end the problem of overpopulation. Our partners contribute more than money – their volunteer power, shared passion, and in-kind support help us support our local community. Nutmeg Clinic is grateful for every donation. On behalf of every family and furry friend who benefits from your kindness and generosity, we thank you. Please explore the options how you can contribute and please consider helping our cause.
Pets for Life
The Pets for Life philosophy recognizes that a love of pets transcends socio-economic boundaries, and no one should be denied the opportunity to experience the benefits and joy that comes from the human-animal bond.
Pets enhance humans’ lives, and everyone who chooses should have the opportunity to experience the unconditional love and meaningful relationship a pet brings. The bond people have with their pets should not depend on income, the zip code they in, or the language they speak. Everyone who wants to provide a loving home to animals deserves access to the resources that help keep pets happy and healthy. At Nutmeg, we break down the barriers many pet owners face to help keep pets happy and healthy in the homes they have.
Since 2012, our clinic has performed more than 48,000 spay/neuter surgeries to stop overpopulation for cats and dogs. Surgery at our clinic is at reduced rates to all clients, and we also accept State vouchers for payment. Perhaps our most impactful contribution is to the companion animals living within our underserved and impoverished households. It is for these companion dogs and cats that we provide our services free of charge.
Your tax deductible donation will help families in need and their pets live together for life!
Please donate what you can now – every contribution helps.
Pets and Families We Serve
Through the program, we provide free spay/neuter services, wellness care, pet supplies, transportation support, and share information with residents of our focus areas, the 06607 and 06608 zip codes.
Within these zip codes, which are the most underserved in Bridgeport, Connecticut, nearly 35% of residents are below the poverty level and the median household income is just over $30,000, well below the State average. Also, there are next to no pet resources in the immediate area, such as veterinary clinics or big box stores. Approximately 63% of residents are Latino and 30% are African American. Furthermore, the percentage of renters in this area is more than double the state average. Often, renting forces families with pets to pay higher rates, or more distressing, forces families to give up their beloved companion.
Through our outreach, we have discovered that most pets met are unaltered and 96% of pet owners in this geographic area have never contacted an animal service agency. This statistic further illustrates the lack of connection to service providers in underserved communities.
Since implementing the program in late 2017, we have already made a positive, transformational change for the people and pets of Bridgeport. Since late 2018, we have served over 2,400 individual pets, and given more than 10,050 medications, services, and other supplies at no cost to families. The conversion rate, which is the number of pets spayed or neutered out of all the unaltered pets met through Nutmeg Clinic, is 83%. This metric further illustrates that lack of access to resources is a primary roadblock to veterinary care in this community, proving wrong the long-held misconception that this segment of the population is opposed to the spay/neuter procedure.
Success Stories & Blog
I Learned So Much
Seeing everyone gathered with their pets and earnestly wanting to get them this care has profoundly impacted me. We can’t do enough to serve the community how we would like. But we do it to the best of our ability and with kindness and compassion.
Collaboration & Shenanigans: Celebrating Cat Adoption with a St. Patrick’s Twist!
Saturday, March 16th 10 AM – 1 PM Stratford Cat Project Adoption Event with a St. Patrick’s Twist! Learn about and celebrate the power of collaboration between Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic and the SCP.
Winter Safety Tips for Dog (and Cat) Owners
Learn 3 tips to keep dogs and cats safe from harsh winter weather and deadly chemicals used in the winter months.
Gratitude
We are grateful for the support from our community. Meet Bella and Nugget and see how much Nutmeg Clinic does for cats and dogs beyond spay/neuter surgery. Your donations allow us to provide veterinary services to animals who would otherwise go without.
Paws For A Cause: Transforming Lives on Giving Tuesday
The cats and dogs in our community are not just pets; they’re companions, confidants, and sources of boundless joy. Join us in “Paws for a Cause” and help Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic reach more animals in need, preventing unwanted litters, reducing the strain on animal shelters, and ensuring that every cat and dog receives the care they deserve.
Host your own fundraiser and give back!
Nutmeg’s PAWfect Together Program is a great way to give back and support healthy pets across Connecticut. We are asking local businesses, schools, and organizations
