Community Animal Medicine Project, Inc.
Hope & Health for Every Pet...Delivering Care that changes Lives
Community Animal Medicine Project, Inc.
Hope & Health for Every Pet...Delivering Care that changes Lives
Mission Statement
We believe that veterinary care should be affordable and accessible. We believe that no animal should be surrendered to a shelter to be euthanized because their owner can’t afford needed veterinary care. The Community Animal Medicine Project — CAMP (formerly called Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles, SNPLA) is Southern California’s largest non-profit veterinary organization providing indispensable pet care services throughout Los Angeles’ most underserved communities.
We operate four low cost, high volume spay/neuter and community animal medicine clinics in South Los Angeles, San Pedro and Mission Hills and run mobile clinics that travels throughout Los Angeles County bringing vet care directly to the pets and people who need it most. In our 16-year history, the CAMP veterinarian staff have performed over 350,000 spay/neuter surgeries – preventing the birth of millions of puppies and kittens into homelessness. Our community animal medicine veterinary programs reach over 95,000 pets annually.
Why Donate to Community Animal Medicine Project, Inc.?
CAMP’s comprehensive approach to animal welfare consists of five key program areas:
1 – High Volume Spay /Neuter
When CAMP was founded in 2007, over 15,000 cats and dogs were euthanized in LA City shelters each year. Thanks to efforts from CAMP and other like-minded organizations, LA Animal Services’ save rate increased from 57.7% in 2011 to 89.2% in 2021. CAMP continues to contribute to reducing euthanasia rates by offering affordable spay/neuter in Los Angeles. Since CAMP opened our doors, we have spayed/neutered over 350,000 dogs and cats.
2 – Access to Care
Studies have shown ⅓ of pets experience financial barriers to vet care and nearly 70% of pets living in poverty will never be seen by a vet. CAMP charges approximately 80% less than private veterinary clinics, dramatically increasing access to routine, surgical, and spay/neuter care. Thanks to CAMP, Los Angeles families have a safety net for their furry family members.
3 – Low Cost Vaccine Clinics
Vaccinating dogs and cats against infectious and life-threatening diseases is one of the most effective ways to help them live long, healthy lives. CAMP provides free and low-cost vaccinations at our clinics. Our mobile clinics are essential for this work and bring services directly to communities in need, as well as routine wellness services such as microchipping, deworming, and flea/tick treatment.
4 – Animal Welfare Advocacy
CAMP is a leading voice in advocating for increased funding from Los Angeles to ensure that our city’s shelters are appropriately staffed and that our city’s voucher programs are sufficiently funded, a key tool in helping historically excluded families access care.
5 – Veterinary Training Project
CAMP is working to address the veterinary shortage through our Veterinary Training Project which trains veterinary professionals in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter and routine veterinary care to fill a veterinarian shortage, especially in animal shelters.
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TAX ID: 20-8542566 • 501(c)3 • USA
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