The Julia Stephens Memorial Spay Day November 2
We fixed 25 cats on November 2, 2024, in memory of a beloved volunteer and supporter
The animal welfare community sustained a heartbreaking loss on July 26, 2024 with the passing of Julia Stephens. A volunteer at our spay days and a HARP benefactor, Julia was a true humanitarian, toiling both for the welfare of animals and for abused women. Wherever she dedicated herself, she was a tireless trooper, and she got the job done. Quiet and polite and friendly and smart, Julia donated her limitless compassion and skills to less fortunate cats at our spay days. All of us at HARP grieve the loss of this warrior against animal and human suffering. On November 2, 2024, we honored her memory by fixing 25 cats.
Remember the cats in your estate Planning & Planned giving
Let your philanthropy live on...
Have you considered adding less fortunate cats to the beneficiaries of your will and estate planning, so your compassion will live on even after your lifetime?
Because our nonprofit is a 501(c)3, your donations and bequests can also offer tax benefits to you and your estate. Consult your tax advisor.
If you'd like to include Homeless Animals Relief Project in your giving and estate planning, our Board Member/Attorney Alex Brinkley can help guide you in that process or recommend a professional who can.
WElcome Alex Brinkley to our Board
H. Alex Brinkley, JD, joins the HARP Board of Directors!
Attorney Alex Brinkley has been a long term supporter and is joining our Board as a Director. We welcome his insight, wisdom, knowledge, and guidance. With a lifelong interest in animal welfare, he is a compassionate friend to animals and those who help them.
Visit Brinkley Law Firm at https://brinkleylawyers.com.
Next spay day: February 1, 2025
Another Beat The Heat Spay Day!
Up to 50 cats are having surgery February 1! Donations needed, please consider helping us get these cats fixed today. Spaying one saves thousands! Spay/neuter is the only sustainable approach to improved animal welfare. We'll never adopt our way out of pet overpopulation, so we focus on stopping the source of overpopulation through professional veterinary spay/neuter care . The number of animals we can help is directly related to donations. Please give what you can to help these less fortunate creatures. Call 662-292-0922 or email harp38668@icloud.com to volunteer.
If you would like to memorialize a beloved cat with a spay day in their honor, call us at 662-292-0922.
Gain insight into the issues
Hear our Director & the Founder discuss their challenges on the United We Spay Podcast.
Listen to Director Denise Bynum and Founder Linda Chitwood discuss challenges we face in feline welfare on the new United We Spay podcast. Search for the episode "Bridging Gaps in Rural Pet Healthcare" wherever you get your podcasts. Or click the link below to listen to the podcast or to visit United Spay Alliance.
July 20, 2024 spay day fixes 24 cats
Another Beat The Heat Spay Day!
Celebrate with us two dozen cats who've been set free from cycles of breeding and the associated suffering. Our thanks to the volunteers and donors who made this possible.
We'll never adopt our way out of pet overpopulation, so we focus on stopping the source of overpopulation through professional veterinary spay/neuter care . The number of animals we can help is directly related to donations. Please give what you can to help these less fortunate creatures. Call 662-292-0922 or email harp38668@icloud.com to volunteer.
If you would like to memorialize a beloved cat with a spay day in their honor, call us at 662-292-0922.
29 Cats fixed march 17, 2024
End spring litters by getting your cat fixed!
We fixed 29 cats on March 17! Cost money, took time. Can you make a donation or volunteer? Let us know: 662-292-0922 or harp38668@icloud.com
If you would like to memorialize a beloved cat with a spay day in their honor, call us at 662-292-0922.
spay one > save thousands.
Too much of a good thing!
Cats are just about the most prolific reproducers on the planet.
If a stray cat shows up at your house, get him or her fixed. Call your vet THAT DAY to schedule.
Even if the cat is already bred, fixing her right then to avoid a situation like this photo is the most humane action.
If you cannot afford to fix your cat, we'll likely be able to get him or her fixed for you at low cost of maybe even free. But call us when there is ONE cat please. A pregnant cat shows up at your home, we can fix her quickly. But if you insist the world needs more cats and allow her to deliver, that will cost 5-8 times more!--if she survives pregnancy and delivery and a few kittens live too. Unless you can pay that, consider the consequences of not fixing your cat, letting it get to this degree of overpopulation, which is an economic disaster for an owner or a charity like ours, and a frightful painful mess for the cats.
october 1 spay day fixes 33 cats!
Thanks to all who helped!
We made more progress against feline overopulation and suffering with a spay day on Sunday October 1! The cats send their thanks to all the volunteers and the veterinarian who helped them live happier and healthier lives! If you can help us help more cats, like these who live with a family in a tent, please call 662-292-0922. We need funds and volunteers!
"Our thanks to HARP! There is no way we would have been able to get them fixed without HARP!" exclaimed this family.
HARP fixed these cats who live with a family that lives in a tent.
aurora pharmaceutical donates parasite management product!
Aurora Pharmaceutical: Bringing better health to cats in need!
Greatest THANKS to Aurora Pharmaceutical for their generous donation of this topical that will reduce feline suffering from fleas, ear mites, heart worms, and other internal parasites! What a blessing this is to be able to send our patients and feral cats back to their homes with parasite management applied! Made in the USA, Barrier® is equivalent to Advantage Multi®, but at a fraction of the cost. Please support the compassionate team at this animal welfare conscious company by asking your vet about Barrier® for your dogs and cats! Visit aurorapharmaceutical.com to learn more.
HARP fixes cat number 1,000 this year on 9/13/23!!
Homeless Animals Relief Project - Helping Cats, Helping the Community
Our thanks to everyone who made it possible for us to fix the 1,000th cat on 9/13/23! Stop to consider how much feline overpopulation and suffering has been prevented in north MS with this many cats fixed! Please donate or volunteer if there is any way you can. There are still so many less fortunate cats who need your help.
Get involved with Homeless Animals Relief Project
Whether you want to volunteer your time, host a fundraiser, or simply spread the word about our work, there are many ways to get involved with Homeless Animals Relief Project. Contact us today at 662-292-0922 to learn more.
Help less fortunate Cats Live Healthier Lives Give Today!
Your gift goes to help fix cats and kittens living with the poor, and feral or free-roaming cats. A benefactor pays our modest administrative costs.
Photo Gallery
Volunteers get to enjoy some kitten time!
Formerly homeless cats adopted by the Director.
Never give away kittens for free. They may fall victim to cruelty. They likely will be a part of pet overpopulation.
Volunteer cuddling a kitten in recovery room.
Volunteers stimulate cats after anesthesia.
Denise and other volunteers getting a cat ready for surgery.
Volunteers enjoy time spent with their patients at July 9, 2023 spay day.
Two long term volunteers at July 9, 2023 spay day.
Lovingly hand made by volunteers, these feral cat humane trap covers help reduce stress for trapped feral cats. Feral cats are less fearful when they feel they are well hid than when exposed.