TITUSVILLE, Fla. – The SPCA of Brevard announced on Tuesday they had to lay off 15% of their animal care team and reduce animal intake in a cost-cutting move, according to a news release posted on social media.
The message and plea for help was penned by Executive Director Susan Naylor.
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“Our financial state is unsustainable and requires us to take immediate action,” Naylor said.
Officials said the organization is entirely donor-funded and asked for Central Floridians to support their mission.
According to the post, the shelter had to make the “heart-wrenching decision” to lay off 15% of their dedicated animal care team. In addition, the animal shelter announced the need to reduce animal intake and capacity for care by around 50% until things improve.
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“We receive no financial support from state or local government, nor from any national animal welfare organization. Our lifesaving work is only possible because of the generosity of our community,” the social post said in part.
According to the post, they lost a “vital source” of revenue after the sale of their public-facing clinic in 2022.
Officials said that each dog they prepare for adoption and care for over the course of a month costs about $250, and each cat approximately $170. That’s just for the medical needs and food, not including staffing or utilities.
Officials said you can continue to support the shelter by shopping or donating gently used items at their thrift stores, which is now their main source of income.
You can also become a “Monthly Hero” by donating directly to the organization each month.
To learn more about how to donate to the SPCA of Brevard, click here.
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