MASS SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC RETURNS TO OKANOGAN COUNTY

Dave Bernstein KPQ.com Published: April 28, 2026

Two animal welfare groups will return to Okanogan County in May for a free, four-day spay and neuter clinic at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds. The county is not served by a publicly funded animal shelter, and pet overpopulation is rampant.

The BIG FIX 5.0 clinic will offer free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, microchipping, and parasite prevention. Pet owners will also receive pet food and essential supplies. All services and supplies are provided at no cost.

BIG FIX 5.0 is a combined effort of Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR) and Greater Good Charities. TOAR President Jill Servais says over 4,300 animals have been spayed or neutered at BIG FIX clinics in less than two years, helping prevent unplanned litters, protecting animal health, and keeping pets in their homes. With no county animal shelter and limited low-cost veterinary options, the BIG FIX clinics are vital in Okanogan County.

The mass clinic is scheduled from May 13th through May 16th

"What started as an ambitious idea has become one of the most consistent success stories in the region," said Jill Servais, president of TOAR. "At each clinic, The Big Fix has broken its own records—more spays and neuters completed, more volunteers engaged, and a measurable, growing impact on animal welfare across our community."

BIG FIX 5.0 is a collaboration with Greater Good Charities, whose surgical teams perform all of the surgeries. The event is also supported by local volunteers, rescue groups, and cat trappers.

“We’re thrilled to be coming back to Okanogan County and to continue this project’s positive impact on this community. Reaching more than 4,300 animals in under two years is what's possible when a committed local partner like TOAR and an engaged community work together. We're proud to help make BIG FIX 5.0 a lifeline for pets and families across the region." -Dr. Ruth Parkin, Executive VP for Veterinary Services at Greater Good Charities.

The clinic services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Servais suggests pet owners arrive early because there are no appointments possible. Past events have reached daily capacity for services by 5:00AM. There is a maximum of 15 animals per vehicle.

The Okanogan County Fairgrounds are located at 175 Rodeo Trail Road in Okanogan, WA

Servais added an anonymous donor, and Humane World for Animals will help make BIG FIX 5.0 possible for thousands of pets and families in Okanogan County. BIG FIX 6.0 is planned for Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 at the fairgrounds. For more information about BIG FIX 5.0 or TOAR’s ongoing work, visit www.toarwa.org.