Our Story

this is who we are

southern Pines' purpose is to nurture the bond between people and pets through community, compassion, and collaboration to forge a path toward sustainable, responsible, and community-driven lifesaving.

our mission

To nurture the bond between people and pets through community, compassion, and collaboration.

our vision

To forge a path toward sustainable, responsible, and community-driven lifesaving.

Our values

Be kind
Work together
Help animals
Change our world

our commitment

To foster a spirit of education and collaboration to build a community of caring and compassionate pet owners.
To advocate for the welfare of pets in our community
To create access to affordable veterinary care, promote healthy pet ownership through wellness services, focus on spay & neuter to reduce pet overpopulation.
To innovate with a focus on efficient, lifesaving programming to reduce unnecessary euthanasia.
To bridge the gap between people, pets, and resources to ensure our community's animals are safe and cared for.

how it all started

The Southern Pines Animal Shelter Board of Directors recognized the need for a systematic approach to reducing the number of unwanted animals in the Pine Belt area. In mid 2008, the Spay & Neuter planning team was formed. This committee was charged with researching proven methods for reducing the number of unwanted animals in other areas of the United States and making recommendations regarding those methods that would be most appropriate for the Pine Belt area.

In July of 2009, the clinic opened its doors to the public. Southern Pines Spay & Neuter Clinic offers high-quality, low-cost sterilization surgeries for cats and dogs with help from grants and donors, and basic health services are also available for pet owners in the area. In January of 2021, the clinic changed its name to Southern Pines Healthy Pet Clinic to better encompass the work being done for the community.