SPAY & NEUTER SUPPORT
Beat the Heat
Veterinary access shouldn’t determine whether cats live or suffer.
Across Saskatchewan, it does.
Beat the Heat exists to close that gap — helping cats get the care they need before more lives are born into crisis.
The Reality We’re Facing
There is no shortage of cats.
There is a shortage of access to veterinary care, to spay and neuter services, and to support for the people trying to do the right thing.
Litters are born not because people don’t care but because they can’t get help in time.
And when that happens, the cycle continues:
More kittens.
More suffering.
More pressure on already overwhelmed rescues.
And fewer chances to catch up.
Access Changes Everything
Providing veterinary access is vital for stopping the cycle of suffering in communities.
Spay and neuter is not just a procedure, it is prevention.
It means:
Fewer unwanted litters
Fewer cats struggling to survive outdoors
Fewer emergency rescues
More stability for families and communitie
What Beat the Heat Does
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Since launching in 2023, Beat the Heat has become Saskatchewan’s first and only province-wide Spay-It-Forward campaign — built to address one of the most urgent and preventable crises facing cats today.
Province-wide. Barrier-free. Impact-driven.
Beat the Heat exists for the situations that fall through the cracks:
When income-based programs don’t apply or exist
When waitlists are too long
When geography limits access
When the situation is urgent
We focus on impact over eligibility helping prevent the next crisis before it starts.
Who Needs This Most
This program exists for the gaps — the situations others can’t reach.
Community cat caretakers
People caring for unfixed cats
Rural or remote communities
Households that don’t qualify elsewhere
How it Works
01
Apply
02
We review based on urgency and impact
03
We coordinate with a clinic
04
Cats are sterilized before more litters happen
What It Covers
We may help with:
Spay/neuter surgery
Basic vaccinations and parasite treatment
Transportation coordination
- Permanent Identification
What to Know:
Funding is limited
Not all applications can be approved
Priority goes to highest impact cases
SPAY & NEUTER SUPPORT
Other Spay & Neuter Support in Saskatchewan
Not every family qualifies for the same program.
Not every community has the same level of access.
But one thing remains true across the province: providing veterinary access is vital for stopping the cycle of suffering in communities. When cats cannot access sterilization, the consequences multiply quickly — for the cats themselves, for caregivers, and for already overwhelmed rescues and shelters. SOS created Beat the Heat to help close those gaps, but there are also other programs in Saskatchewan that may be worth exploring depending on where you live and what support you need.
SASKATOON
City of Saskatoon Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program
Best for: Low-income Saskatoon residents
The City of Saskatoon offers a subsidized spay and neuter program for qualifying low-income residents. Applicants must provide proof of residency and income, and households can apply for up to two pets.
MOOSE JAW
Moose Jaw Humane Society Subsidized Program
Best for: Eligible Moose Jaw cat owners
Moose Jaw’s subsidized program is available for permanent residents who meet low-income cut-offs. It covers up to two cats per household per year and helps offset the remaining cost through community partnership support.
REGINA
Regina Humane Society Subsidized Program
Best for: Regina residents checking future availability
The Regina Humane Society has a subsidized spay/neuter program for financially disadvantaged households, though it is not currently accepting new applications while veterinary capacity is limited.
SASKATOON AND AREA
SCAT Street Cat Rescue Subsidized Program
Best for: Families needing support with owned cats in the Saskatoon and area
SCAT offers a subsidized cat spay and neuter program for households whose income is below or near the low-income cut-off. Applications are reviewed case by case, and transport assistance may be available in some situations.
Programs can change, pause, or fill based on funding and veterinary capacity. If none of the above fit your situation, Beat the Heat may still be an option for Saskatchewan cat owners and caretakers working to prevent unwanted litters before the crisis grows.
Ready to prevent the next litter before it starts?
This is where prevention starts.
Beat the Heat exists to intervene before a preventable crisis grows.
Help Keep This Door Open
Every surgery funded prevents more lives from being born into suffering.
Beat the Heat only exists because people choose to step in.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a real impact — this is it.