Nurturing the bond between people and pets through community, compassion, and collaboration. Southern Pines’ purpose is to nurture the bond between people and pets through community, compassion, and collaboration to forge a path toward sustainable, responsible, and community-driven lifesaving. We aim to: Foster a spirit of education and collaboration to build a community of caring and compassionate pet owners. Advocate for the welfare of pets in our community. Create access to affordable veterinary care, promote healthy pet ownership through wellness services, focus on spay & neuter to reduce pet overpopulation. Innovate with a focus on efficient, lifesaving programming to reduce unnecessary euthanasia. Bridge the gap between people, pets, and resources to ensure our community's animals are safe and cared for.