Indiana Vets to Receive Hands-On Training to Combat Kitten Overpopulation
Feline Spay/Neuter Lab Coming to Elkhart County July 26
Bristol, IN (July 1, 2025) — As Indiana shelters face a flood of kittens, a new training event aims to tackle the crisis at its root: by empowering veterinarians to prevent unplanned litters before they happen.
On Saturday, July 26, Pet Friendly Services of Indiana, the Humane Society of Elkhart County, and United Spay Alliance will host a hands-on feline spay/neuter training for Indiana-licensed veterinarians. The all-day wet lab, held at the Humane Society of Elkhart County, will focus on high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) techniques—proven methods that improve surgical efficiency without compromising care.
Veterinarians will receive expert instruction from experienced HQHVSN surgeons, building practical skills to help meet the overwhelming demand for affordable, preventative veterinary care across Indiana.
“Preventing unwanted litters is the only way to truly reduce the number of animals entering shelters,” said Cheri Storms, Executive Director of Pet Friendly Services of Indiana. “We’re committed to long-term solutions—not just quick fixes.”
That urgency is backed by national data: In 2024 alone, over 2.9 million cats entered U.S. shelters, and 57% of them were kittens younger than 5 months, according to Shelter Animals Count.
The need for prevention is critical—and HQHVSN-trained veterinarians are a key part of the solution.
To register or learn more, visit:
https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/hqhvsn-feline-wet-lab-bristol-in-july-26-2025
What’s Next
United Spay Alliance continues its mission to expand access to affordable spay/neuter services by bringing HQHVSN training to communities across the country. For details on upcoming trainings or to get involved, visit unitedspayalliance.org/hqhvsn-wet-labs.
About Pet Friendly Services of Indiana
Pet Friendly Services is Indiana’s only statewide animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the euthanasia of dogs and cats. Through our innovative spay/neuter programs that fix 15,000+ cats and dogs per year, we tackle pet overpopulation at the source — saving lives and reducing suffering. Support our mission by driving with Indiana’s #4 selling Pet Friendly specialty license plate, and join a movement that makes a difference for animals in need! www.PetFriendlyServices.org
About United Spay Alliance
United Spay Alliance (USA) envisions a future where every cat and dog has a loving home. We work to make this a reality by championing affordable, accessible, and timely spay/neuter services. Through proactive prevention, we aim to stop animal suffering before it begins. USA maintains a nationwide directory of low-cost spay/neuter services , fosters collaboration through the State Leader Network, and empowers veterinarians with programs like HQHVSN wet labs and Feline Fix by Five. In 2024, USA launched United We Spay, a monthly podcast sharing inspiring stories from the spay/neuter movement. Learn more at unitedspayalliance.org or follow @UnitedSpayAlliance on Facebook and Instagram.