PASCO, WA – February 10, 2026 – Pet Overpopulation Prevention (POPP), a Tri-Cities-based non-profit dedicated to addressing pet homelessness and overpopulation through cat and dog adoptions and a low-income spay and neuter clinic, announced today that the POPP Spay and Neuter Clinic located in Pasco, Washington, spayed and neutered 3,289 cats and dogs in 2025. That number includes 1,923 spay surgeries and 1,366 neuter surgeries.
“Spaying and neutering 3,289 animals in 2025 is an extraordinary achievement, and it speaks volumes about the dedication of the Pet Overpopulation Prevention clinic. POPP’s work is saving lives, reducing overpopulation, and creating a brighter future for pets across our community,” said Rik Mikals, POPP Board President. “I am so proud of the work that POPP is doing. Here’s to an even better 2026.”
“POPP is all about addressing the important issue of pet overpopulation, and we know that the primary way to do that is through spay/neuter. The progress we’ve made in 2025 supports our goal to continue to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs in our community,” said Carol MacInnis, POPP Cat Foster and Adoptions Coordinator. “This is a community problem, not just a pet problem. There are limited resources for caring for the many cats and dogs born each year who need homes. The strain on our local shelter and rescues is significant and growing as our community grows.”
POPP’s Spay and Neuter Clinic serves low-income households who qualify. The clinic also offers a discounted program for shelters, rescues, and trap-and-release groups. Clinic fees for neutering and spaying dogs start at $165 and change based on the dog’s gender and size. Spaying a cat costs $150, and neutering a cat is $135.
“I’m personally excited about this number because it represents saving the lives of hundreds, and probably thousands, of cats and dogs and continuing our mission to end pet overpopulation,” said MacInnis. “The future is bright! We continue to grow our number of procedures performed each month and expand our impact in the community.”
About Pet Overpopulation Prevention
Founded in 1995, Pet Overpopulation Prevention (POPP) has operated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the Tri-Cities for more than 30 years. POPP is dedicated to promoting responsible pet care, finding good homes for previously homeless or abandoned pets, and preventing litters of cats and dogs through a low-income spay and neuter clinic. The POPP Spay and Neuter Clinic is located at 1506 N. Road 40 in Pasco, Washington. For more information, visit POPP’s website, Facebook, and Instagram.