Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation, in partnership with the Doris Day Animal Foundation, has awarded $233,000 in spay and neuter grants to 63 shelters, rescues, and clinics throughout Southern California as part of its ongoing It Takes Balls campaign. The grants address a staggering reality: an estimated 70 million stray cats and dogs live in the U.S., and 87% of animals in underserved communities are not spayed or neutered.
“Shelters do incredible work, saving millions of lives,” said Lambert, “but our big dream is a world where they don’t need saving. Our partnership with the Doris Day Animal Foundation is helping make that a reality by reaching thousands of pets through spay and neuter.”
“Through our partnership with MuttNation Foundation, these grants will help provide affordable access to spay and neuter services in communities where resources may be limited,” added Dr. Bob Bashara, CEO of the Doris Day Animal Foundation. “By supporting these efforts, we can help reduce shelter overcrowding and give more dogs and cats the chance for the safe, loving homes they deserve.”
Founded in 2009 by Lambert and her mother Bev Lambert, MuttNation has raised over $13 million since its inception to support shelter pet adoption, spay and neuter programs, and disaster relief for shelters across the country. The Foundation’s pet toy and supply line, MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, is sold exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores and benefits the Foundation directly.