When the WECHS Veterinary Clinic opened, our goal was to reduce the number of stray animals and remove financial barriers to essential veterinary care.

As our community’s needs have evolved — and to continue to align with our mission —we’ve had to make thoughtful changes to ensure the greatest impact with the resources we have.

Today, our clinic focuses on:
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats, which is the most effective way to humanely reduce outdoor cat populations.
• Targeted support for owned pets through referrals from trusted community partners and municipal-issued vouchers for low-income residents and feral caregivers, ensuring help reaches those who need it most.

This approach allows us to reduce suffering at its source, prevent future homelessness, and support vulnerable families — all while staying within our capacity as a charitable organization.