Help with Our Spay & Neuter Clinic
Help us raise $279,510 to break the cycle of animal homelessness in our area.Total Tallied Donations
The number in green will be updated monthly to show our current fundraising progress
BUILDING THE CURE: The MARC
Spay & Neuter Clinic
Help us raise $279,510.00 to break the cycle of animal homelessness in our mountains forever.
This clinic is the largest, most transformative milestone in the history of MARC. By bringing a permanent spay and neuter facility directly into our community, we will instantly increase the number of animals we can save while dramatically lowering our overall medical costs.
MARC has made an unwavering commitment to end animal overpopulation and suffering in our region, but we cannot build without you. Whether you give $10 or $1,000, your support is a foundational stone in this new sanctuary of hope.
Let’s build the cure together.
The Crisis on Our Streets
Every year, hundreds of unwanted puppies and kittens are dumped in our state parks, left on rural dirt roads, or brought to crowded foster homes across Marion and Grundy counties.
For over a decade, Marion Animal Resource Connection (MARC) has operated without a physical shelter, relying entirely on a network of selfless volunteers to rescue these animals after the tragedy occurs.
But reactive rescue cannot fix a systemic crisis. To stop the suffering, we have to stop the cycle at its source.
The Answer is Prevention.
Spaying and neutering is the single most effective tool we have to prevent animal homelessness.
- 1 unspayed female dog and her mate can lead to 512 puppies in just three years.
- 1 unspayed female cat and her mate can lead to 11,801 kittens in that same time.
By building a dedicated, permanent low-cost clinic right here in our community, MARC will eliminate the barriers of cost and travel that prevent local families from altering their pets.
Where Your Money Goes
Every dollar given to the Clinic Fund is restricted to the birth, setup, and operation of this permanent medical resource hub, and funding the first surgeries in the clinic.
Phase 1 Structural & MEP Remodel:
Reframing interior walls, updating drywall, and modifying Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to support veterinary clinical needs, grading and adjustments for parking, etc.
Phase 3 (Equipment Procurement & Interior Finishing):
Outfitting medical suites, installing commercial-grade flooring, delivering kennel infrastructure, and executing final sterilization validations.
Phase 4 (Grand Opening):
Target operational rollout and ribbon-cutting within 6 to 12 months of starting construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Are donations tax-deductible?
Answer
Yes! MARC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law, and you will automatically receive an emailed receipt for your records.
Question:
What happens if you don’t reach the full $279,510.00 immediately?
Answer
Every single dollar raised goes directly into a dedicated, restricted Clinic Sub-Account. If funding takes longer than expected, we will build in modular phases, starting with the different stages we have outlined.
Question:
Can I donate in honor or memory of a loved one or a pet?
Answer
Absolutely. On the checkout screen, add a note that states the name you want added that is the gift of a tribute to add that name to our supporters list.
Question:
How can I donate?
Answer
You can use the donate button below to start monthly donation or do a one-time donation using a debt or credit card.
If you prefer to mail a check? Please write “Clinic Fund” in the memo line and send to:
MARC
P.O. Box 153
Jasper, TN 37347
Clinic Fundraising Events
Join us at the following fundraiser events to support our Spay and Neuter Clinic.
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