The Big Fix — Fairbury & Jefferson County
Event Date: May 2026
Location: TBD
For years, Fairbury and communities across Jefferson County have struggled with a growing outdoor cat population. This spring, we’re taking bold, compassionate action. The Beatrice Humane Society, in partnership with regional rescue and veterinary allies, is launching The Big Fix — Fairbury & Jefferson County, a large‑scale Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) event designed to make a measurable impact on outdoor cat populations across the county.
Our goal is simple and powerful:
Every $80 raised = 1 cat altered, vaccinated, and ear‑tipped.
We will schedule only as many cats as the community funds, ensuring every dollar directly translates into lifesaving, population‑stabilizing impact.
Why TNR Matters for Jefferson County
Trap‑Neuter‑Return is the most humane, effective, and sustainable method for managing outdoor cat populations. Instead of removing cats—an approach that simply invites new, unaltered cats to move in—TNR stabilizes colonies and prevents future litters.
TNR leads to:
- Healthier cats through vaccinations and basic medical care
- Reduced nuisance behaviors like yowling, roaming, and spraying
- Fewer kittens born outdoors, reducing suffering and shelter intake
- Long‑term population stabilization without the “vacuum effect”
- A safer, healthier community for pets, people, and businesses
With enough community support, Fairbury and Jefferson County can become a model for rural, humane population control.
How You Can Help: Fund a Cat, Change a Community
This event is 100% donor‑funded. Each cat costs $80 to spay/neuter, vaccinate, and ear‑tip. Donations will be accepted through Jefferson County Gives, day of giving on March 19th, 2026, or through the zeffy platform below.
Your donation directly determines how many cats we can help.
- $80 funds 1 cat
- $160 funds 2 cats
- $400 funds 5 cats
- $800 funds 10 cats
- $1,600 funds 20 cats
- $4,000 funds 50 cats
Whether you sponsor one cat or an entire colony, your support creates immediate and lasting impact.
Get Involved: Community Training Sessions
Before the event, we’ll host hands‑on educational sessions to empower residents to safely and effectively trap community cats.
Participants will learn:
- How to safely set and monitor humane traps
- Best practices for preparing cats for surgery
- How to schedule appointments
- How to access loaner traps and supplies
Training dates and locations will be announced soon.
Together, We Can Transform Jefferson County
This event is a major step toward long‑term population stabilization—and it only happens if the community rallies behind it. Fairbury and Jefferson County have the opportunity to lead the region in humane, data‑driven animal welfare.
Your donation today ensures that more cats receive care, fewer kittens are born outdoors, and our communities move toward a healthier, more compassionate future.
Questions? Want to Get Involved?
Watch this page for updates including details on how to signup cats, volunteer, and items that will be needed for this big undertaking!
A Heartfelt Thank‑You
We are deeply grateful for the many donors, volunteers, veterinarians, and partner organizations who make events like this possible. Your generosity fuels real, measurable change for animals and communities across Southeast Nebraska.
