SPOT Mission Statement

Stopping Pet Overpopulation Society, Inc. (S.P.O.T. Society, Inc.) is an alliance of animal lovers, dog/cat rescuers and veterinarians working together to reduce the number of animals impounded and exterminated in Atlanta area shelters by:

a.  funding and providing low to no cost spay/neuters for disadvantaged residents of the metro area

Targeted geographical areas for spay/neuter programs include the metro Atlanta area and rural communities with no low-cost spay/neuter resources.

b.  providing community education/counseling services to individuals regarding the effects of pet overpopulation on the community, the benefits of spay/neuter, tenets of responsible pet guardianship and the importance of pet identification

c.  promoting companion animal adoption through our web site www.petorphans.com

The numbers of dogs and cats that are killed every year in Atlanta area shelters is staggering --- around 90,000 per year. However, the shelters should not to be blamed for this problem...the problem lies solely with the general public who are forcing the shelters to clean up their "messes". Please  read the following information to find out ways that YOU can help reduce the overwhelming numbers of wonderful dogs and cats that are killed in Atlanta area shelters every year.

SPOT has no paid employees and all contributions will go directly towards funding programs that will help reduce the numbers of pets that are killed in Atlanta area shelters. SPOT especially needs contributions for the SPOT Spay/Neuter Fund, which pays 100% of the price of the spay/neuter(s) for pet guardians who can not afford to pay for the surgery for their pets themselves if they do not qualify for any other programs.

 

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How Can You Help? Please click here for a Brochure (Adobe file).
SPOT donations also make wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. You may also make a donation in memory of someone or a beloved pet. What better way to say you care? Please send a note with your donation including the address of the person for us to send the acknowledgement of your donation. In addition, let us know if you would like the donation mentioned as a tribute in an upcoming email newsletter by emailing Nichole at ngarmon@bellsouth.net.

Charitable Contributions

SPOT is a qualified 501c3 charitable organization. You may contribute money or property as a tax-deductible donation. To deduct a charitable contribution to SPOT, you must file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A. All donations go towards funding programs intended to help reduce the numbers of pets that are killed in Atlanta area shelters. SPOT especially needs contributions for the SPOT Spay/Neuter Fund, which pays 100% of the price of the spay/neuter(s) for pet guardians who cannot afford to pay for the surgery for their pets themselves.

Donate to SPOT, at NO COST TO YOU!!
Apply here for the AnimalSafe Mastercard and a portion of your monthly purchases will be donated to SPOT. Click here for complete information. 

Cash Contributions

Cash contributions include those paid by cash, check, or payroll deduction.

We can also accept cash contributions made through PayPal. Click on the Make a Donation button below to make your one-time SPOT donation using PayPal. (This is a very user-friendly service and has been customized for SPOT.)

If you would like to set up a monthly donation of $30 to SPOT, the subscription link below will set up you for that process. (If you would like to set a monthly donation in excess of $30, please email Nichole.)

For a contribution made in cash that is less than $250, please keep a copy of the check or ask SPOT for a receipt. For a contribution made in cash that is more than $250, SPOT will send you a receipt. Please consult the IRS Publication 526 for specific guidelines on deducting your donations to SPOT.

Contributions of Property

You may contribute property to SPOT in an amount equal to the fair market value of the property at the time of the contribution. Fair market value will be determined at the time of the donation. Contributions of property include land, boats, cars, vans, trucks, houses, and stock. SPOT will graciously accept any contribution of property set forth in a Last Will and Testament. Please consult the IRS Publication 526 for specific guidelines on deducting your property  donations to SPOT. If you would like to contribute to SPOT and/or our spay/neuter fund, please send your tax-deductible contributions to:

SPOT
PO Box 801012
Acworth , GA 30101 

For more information, call 404-584-SPOT or email info@spotsociety.org.

Vehicle Donations

SPOT accepts vehicle donations. Simply complete our online form or call us at 1-404-819-4376 to start our no-hassle donation process. We will make all the arrangements to conveniently and quickly pick up your car donation at no cost to you. We handle the title transfer requirements and provide you with a tax deductible donation receipt when we pick up you car.