Richmond Griner of Wag Works chats with Kate Runy, co-founder of Canine Community Outreach of North Carolina, about her mission to make spay and neuter more accessible for dog owners who might not be able to afford it otherwise. After the loss of the traveling SNAP van, demand for affordable surgeries in the Raleigh-Durham area skyrocketed. Kate and her team stepped up — fundraising, educating, and guiding clients through SPCA Wake’s voucher program while covering costs to ensure no dog goes unaltered due to finances. Through partnerships, their signature Sasha-Bean Memorial Fund, and creative events like Santa Dog photos, CCONC is reducing overpopulation, improving health, and giving more dogs a chance at forever homes.
