Inspiration in Action: Real People, Real Impact
Do you find yourself waiting for someone—anyone—to step up and fix the problem?
Here’s the truth: Superman and Wonder Woman aren’t coming.
The one to save the day… is you.
No veterinary degree? No problem.
Never run a nonprofit? That’s okay.
Unsure where to start? You’re not alone.
These stories are proof that anyone—yes, anyone—can make a difference. From forklift drivers to retired federal workers, from teachers to golf pros, people from all walks of life have taken action to help animals and their communities.
When we Fix for Life, we fix our communities.
Read their stories. Be inspired. And maybe… become someone else’s inspiration too.
Elaine Adair
Gulfport, MS | Mississippi Spay and Neuter (MS SPAN) & The Big Fix Clinic
“I realized things weren’t right in how we treat animals. My consciousness was so raised, I applied my true passion to help animals by walking the walk.”
Angela Chapman
Lebanon, TN | JOY Clinic
“I could offer him no suggestions…that…is when I realized we had to figure out more ways to connect with people in the community. The shelter could not be the only option.”
Linda Clemons
Cookeville, TN | Humane Society of Putnam County Spay/Neuter Clinic
“I was scared to death. But somehow, it worked.”
Bettie Gravelle
Cleveland, TN | Dixie Day Spay
“I had shouted from the rooftops for 13 years, waiting on someone…to open a spay/neuter clinic…I gave up and decided that person was me.”
Susan Hall
Falmouth, ME | Spay Maine & Help Fix ME
“I thought, ‘Maine needs a program like that!’ It took a couple of years before I decided to do anything about it. I kept hoping someone else or the shelters would take up the project, but nothing was happening. So…I decided to work towards copying New Hampshire’s program.”
Sonia Hernandez
Phoenix, AZ | Fix.Adopt.Save & Animal Defense League of Arizona
“Looking back, we did not have our animals fixed, as we did not have much money. My dad was a fieldworker and we lived in a rural area. And awareness of spay/neuter, its benefits and importance, was not there 30+ years ago.”
Karen McKeekin
Crossville, TN | A Time 4 Paws
“I created A Time 4 Paws and began to bring a different philosophy than ‘kill most, and adopt a few.’ Instead, it was to find and create resources that people could use to keep their pets.”
Amber Stiko
Warren, MI | All About Animals Rescue
“I’ve always loved animals. I always had planned to volunteer when I retired, but when 9/11 happened it changed my priorities. Climbing the career ladder wasn’t so important anymore…I still work. I still love my job, but I also love to spend time helping pets.”
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