Adoption Responsibilities

We provide our dogs with vaccinations and microchips, we test for heartworms, treat for fleas/ticks, and spay/neuter prior to adoption. Some animals require additional veterinary care such as surgeries and heartworm treatments. We do everything we can to ensure that the animals we place for adoption are free and clear of all disease.

Unfortunately, even though every attempt has been made to ensure that the adoptable animals we have are healthy, it is impossible to guarantee an animal’s health. Many diseases may not show any signs for days or even weeks. If signs of illness are not shown while the animal is in our custody, we may not be aware of any illnesses. Furthermore, we cannot predict if an animal may develop health conditions in the future. Because of that, we want to make sure that you are willing to accept the responsibility to take care and treat any illness or health condition that the dog you adopt may have after it has been adopted.

Is Adopting a Pet Right for You?

Before completing the adoption application, you should consider the following requirements:

  • Be 21 years old
  • Have the time to provide proper care and training
  • Have financial means to provide essential care such as quality food, bedding, toys, treats, vet care, monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, as well as possible emergency care
  • Know what you would you do if the animal got sick or injured.

If you live outside our area, you must be available to come to San Antonio, or make transportation arrangements. We do not have a transport company, but will help facilitate in any way we can.

And most importantly: Are you willing and able to make this serious commitment to love and care for this pet, for the rest of its life?

Contract & Application

In an effort to maintain proper social distancing measures, we have made our adoption contract and spay/neuter contract available online. Adoption and spay/neuter contracts and online payment is accepted only for adopters who have a scheduled meet and greet with the animal and have been given approval by our adoption coordinator. View Adoption Contract.

Once your application has been approved, you will be contacted to set up a meet and greet. Fill out an application here.

Follow Us On Social

Want to make your #biggive2024 donations really count? ๐Ÿ•โค๏ธ๐Ÿˆ

Take part in our donation match minutes! If you donate at these exact times, @thebiggivesa will DOUBLE your donation! ๐Ÿ‘€

โฐ 9/18
8:11 p.m. & 9:11 p.m.

โฐ 9/19
10:11 a.m. | 12:11 p.m. | 2:11 p.m. | 3:11 p.m.
๐ŸŽ‰ HAPPY HOUR BEGINNING AT 5:11 p.m.

Letโ€™s make those dollars count! Happy donating! ๐Ÿ™Œ

#snipsa #donationmatching #dayofgiving #nonprofit #donate #sanantoniotexas #sanantonio #satx #animalrescue
...

Get your donations ready folks, โ€˜cause The Big Give is officially underway! โฐ๐Ÿ™Œ

The Big Give is the largest annual fundraiser in San Antonio, Texas, that raises funds in support of the local nonprofit community.

After one week of early voting, we have raised just over $2,000. Will you help us reach our goal of $20,000 in just 24 hours? ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ™

#snipsa #biggive2024 #dayofgiving #nonprofit #donate #sanantoniotexas #sanantonio #satx #animalrescue
...

Hereโ€™s a little sneak peek of SNIPSAโ€™s 2024 5k Race for the Rescues merchandise! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŒˆ

This year, we are offering our runners TWO shirt options and a super koozie! To get your hands on these limited-edition items, just register for race day through the link in our bio. ๐Ÿฆฎ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ

#snipsa #animalrescue #5k #satx #sanantonio #sanantoniotexas #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #rescuedogs #dogfriendlyevents
...

San Antonioโ€™s biggest nonprofit fundraiser kicks off in just 24 hours! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ˜ป

Tune in tomorrow at 6 p.m. to learn more about how you can support SNIPSA during The Big Give! ๐Ÿค

#thebiggive #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #nonprofit #biggive2024 #animalrescue #rescueanimals #snipsa
...

Gigi had the best weekend EVER! ๐ŸŽ€๐ŸŒป๐Ÿฆด

For those of you that donโ€™t know this girl, Gigi has come a long way. When we first met her, she was suffering from a broken jaw due to unknown trauma. She was in pain, terrified and alone.

The good news is, Gigiโ€™s injury was easily fixable. A wire was placed behind her canine and passed through her mandible to secure the fracture. ๐Ÿ˜ท She is now eating soft food and recovering like a champ in foster care!

Over the past two weeks, Gigi has really started to flourish. She will nap on her pillow for hours then wander up for snuggles and treats. She gets along well with the other dogs in the home, too. ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ’›

Gigi is a shining example of how a little bit of love and patience can transform a dogโ€™s life. Please consider adopting her or donating towards her surgery costs.

๐Ÿ• www.snipsa.org/gigi

#petoftheweek #savingstrays #helpinganimals #donate #chihuahua #animalrescue #rescuejourney #animalrescue #nonprofit #satx #snipsa
...

We are all smiles!! ๐Ÿ˜„ Wanna know why? ๐Ÿ‘€

On Thursday, our dear friend Jen presented us with a generous donation from Enterprise. Jen is a long-term volunteer and a loving foster for countless litters of rescue kittens. ๐Ÿˆ She and her team also work our Big Fix clinics every year. You guys truly surprise us with more kindness every day. Thank you!! ๐Ÿ™

#animalrescue #snipsa #satx #sanantonio #5k #racefortherescues #community
...

At SNIPSA, youโ€™ll find cats, dogs andโ€ฆbirds?! ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŒด

Meet Melon, one of our many office pets. We love working in the jungle! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

#funny #funnybirds #officepet #macaw #animalrescue #sanantonio #satx #snipsa
...

Early dog gets the bone! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฆด Thatโ€™s how the saying goes, right?

This year, Big Give SA has opened its donation portal a week early so we can get a head start on our yearly fundraiser. Pretty awesome stuff!

Just click the link in our bio to help us reach our goal of 20,000. Your donations will go towards changing the lives of unwanted and underserved animals right here in San Antonio. Open your heart to rescue and donate now! ๐Ÿ’™โค๏ธ๐Ÿค

#biggive #biggivesa #thebiggive #biggive2024 #fundraiser #donate #community #animalrescue #changinglives #snipsa
...

Ahhh, getting adopted. It really is the best feeling!!! ๐Ÿ˜

All of our rescues are waiting anxiously for forever homes. Apply at SNIPSA.org to give a lucky cat or dog a second chance at life. โค๏ธ

#schnauzer #dogstyle #funny #funnydog #doghumor #rescuedog #animalrescue #rescueismyfavoritebreed #snipsa
...

Whoโ€™s ready to RALLY? ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐Ÿคฉ

With several new vendors in attendance, we are getting hyped up for our 17th Annual Race for the Rescues! This special day has evolved into a must-attend community event complete with free food and drinks, balloon twisters, face painting, shopping, live music and more. ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿงƒ๐ŸŽจ

๐Ÿ Race for the Rescues ๐Ÿ
Saturday, September 28th
8 a.m.
Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209

If you havenโ€™t already, sign up through the link in our bio to join us in the festivities! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

#snipsa #animalrescue #5k #satx #sanantonio #sanantoniotexas #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #rescuedogs #dogfriendlyevents
...