Who We Are
VOCAL — Voices of Change Animal League — is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Ocala, FL, dedicated to solving the homeless pet problem in Marion County. Founded in 2015 by Linda Norman, Kate Rengel, and Lauren Carpenter, VOCAL has grown from a vision for low-cost spay and neuter services into a comprehensive community resource for pets and the people who love them.
Our mission: to solve the homeless pet problem in our community because every animal deserves an advocate, every person deserves compassion and every life matters. We achieve this through prevention, community outreach, adoption, and collaboration.
What We Do
The VOCAL Community Clinic and Resource Center — the first of its kind in Marion County — is often a lifeline for pet parents who need veterinary care but find it out of reach financially. Our services include:
- Low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to prevent overpopulation at its source
- Vaccine clinics and preventative care
- Low-cost specialty surgeries, dental care, and treatment for everyday conditions like ear infections, allergies, and skin issues
- A pet food bank stocked weekly through our partnership with Chewy.com
- Support for rescue organizations through reduced-cost services and food supplies
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for feral cat colonies
- Practical support for “good Samaritans” who take in stray animals
- Pet adoptions — connecting dogs and cats of all ages with loving homes
Keeping pets in their homes — and out of shelters — is at the heart of everything we do. We are fortunate to live in a community that has embraced its cats and dogs, and VOCAL is proud provide services and support to help make Marion County a happy place for pets to live.
Why It Matters
Local shelters are often over capacity. Every pet that stays healthy and in a loving home is one less animal in crisis. Every spay or neuter surgery prevents future litters of unwanted animals. Every dollar donated to VOCAL goes toward real, lasting change for pets and families right here in Marion County.
Connect With Us
Website: vocalforpets.org
Facebook: facebook.com/vocalforpets
Instagram: @vocalforpets
Phone: 352-289-0800
Clinic: 352-640-PETS (7387) | clinic@vocalforpets.org
Address: 6393 SW 52nd Street, Ocala, FL 34474