Animals in need of more intensive care are referred to cooperating local practitioners for spays, neuters and other surgeries. All costs are assumed by the Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Homeless. Practitioners severely discount their services, thereby participating in the philanthropy and leveraging the Clinic's financial resources. Fundraising is accomplished by students and involves individuals, foundations, and corporations. Students raise a significant portion of the funds through grants, outreach to private donors, semi-annual benefits, and work with socially responsible corporations.
Veterinary students continue to nuture and expand the program.