Program Costs
TNR
The cost to spay/neuter averages $75 per cat. This includes as rabies vaccination, spay/neuter surgery and an ear tip. To TNR 200 cats per year costs $15,000.
Adoption
Our adoption fees cover about 25% of the cost to prepare a cat for adoption. We spay/neuter, vaccinate, provide medical services and microchip each cat. At an average cost of $200 per cat, minus an average of $60 adoption fee, our cost for 200 adopted cats per year is about $28,000.
Pet Pantry
The Pet Pantry costs $9,180. This includes the cost to drive to get the supplies from various sources around the state and beyond, storage space rental, and the purchase the supplies at a reduced cost from special suppliers.
Pet Pantry
Pet Supplies Pantry
With our Pet Pantry, we are able to provide emergency pet food and supplies to residents. In addition, we share our supplies with other animal rescue organizations in the area. Volunteers spend many hours every month gathering these supplies and distributing them. This program relies on donations of supplies and funding.
Pet Pantry Sponsorships
Individuals and businesses are invited to sponsor our Pet Pantry in all or in part. Sponsors will be acknowledged on the website if they choose. Contact us for more information.
Other ways to Donate
Donate Supplies
If you would like to donate supplies, we accept donations of:
- Rolls of paper towels*
- 13 Gallon plastic trash bags*
- 5 inch paper plates*
- Cat/kitten food (wet and dry)
- Litter (multi-cat clumping litter)
- Litter boxes
- Carriers
These items can be brought to the PetSmart in Muncie (please mark 'for AFA' on the item).
*Needed monthly
Contact us if you have any questions about donations.
Online Wish Lists
Don't want to come in-person? We also accept donations from our wish lists on Chewy and occasionally on Facebook.
In Memoriam Gifts
In Memoriam Giving
At your request, our In Memoriam page will recognize gifts given to Action for Animals in the name of a beloved relative or pet. This can include a photo and other forms of memorial. We know how important animal rescue is to members of the community. As Muncie and Delaware County’s oldest, independent non-profit animal rescue organization, Action for Animals has helped thousands of residents and animals live a better life.