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.
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How about a little love for our seniors? 👵💞👴 These beaming Bassets are brand new to SNIPSA - Meet Birdie (ten years old) and Buster (seven years old). This photo was taken on Thursday after their freedom ride to our clinic!
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If you like ‘em big, you’ll definitely wanna meet this guy! Catch Big Boy and many more of our adoptables today at @elsewheresatx from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 🌸✨☘️🐾
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You don’t have to be Irish, because our adoptables have plenty of kisses to give! We’re chasing the rainbow over to Elsewhere for a sham-rockin’ adoption event on March 25th. Will you meet us there and take a lucky rescue home with you? ☘️💚🐾
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Nothing says #nationalpuppyday like an intake with a jumbo puppy, a litter of nine and a super mutt! Keep an eye on our website for all our newbies 🐒
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Alto is a pretty awesome lil’ coworker, though he will soon be making the switch to a floor-level associate.👩💻🤣 Apply to meet this cuddly boy!
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It’s surgery day and this pretty Persian just checked in for her spay! 🐾✨ If you are interested in getting your pet spayed or neutered at our clinic, we offer reduced prices for qualifying zip codes. Visit www.snipsa.org/surgery-request to see if you qualify and request an appointment!
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Would you beLEAF us if we told you this is the perfect puppy? 🍃
Douglas is one happy-go-lucky pup hailing from Animal Care Services in San Antonio. This boy is the last one left from his litter, who has no problem hanging with the big dogs at his foster home, and likes cats, too! He is nearing perfection with his potty training and crate well at night as long as he gets his nightly “cookie” before bed. He is incredibly lovable and will be difficult to give up, according to his foster mom! Douglas is hilarious and spunky, with puppy antics that will keep you on your toes. One of his favorite games, for example, is stealing a shoe and making a run for it. Despite his mischievous nature, this boy does correct quickly with a firm “no.” He also knows “potty” during outside time, and recalls with “pup-pups, come!” This smartie pants is incredibly food motivated, too, so he is bound to master tons of other commands by adulthood. He isn’t one to stray far from his people and has a loyal, eager-to-please personality. In the evenings, he enjoys cuddling with his sister and will whistle the night away. So, if you’re looking for a rescue who is sweeter than sap, add this pine pup to your pack!🐶🐾❤️
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We have nothing but love for our frisky felines! 💖 Kitten season is officially here and it’s the purrfect time to add a whiskered friend to your family. To start your search, just fill out an general application through the link in our bio. Once approved, you’ll be cleared for six months (and have a foot in the door) for any kitty in our program! Apply today!
(Pictured: Shamrock ☘️ )
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Let’s get it om! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for puppy yoga and @cassandrafauss for leading such a wonderful session! Our little rescues sure enjoyed the extra lovin’. See you next month!🐶🧘♀️
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✨ BALLET UPDATE ✨
Our favorite little dancer is doing so much better! 🩰🐾 Ballet has made leaps and bounds since her first day at SNIPSA. It’s clear that she is feeling much more herself. Over the past two weeks, her personality has slowly revealed itself to be curious, spunky, funny and affectionate. Since she is being fostered by our adoption coordinator, Ballet has spent many days at the office making friends. She loves to make her rounds for attention and will visit every single staff member when she’s here. Ballet has even shown us that she has a voice, as she barked at another dog for the first time last week!
Tomorrow, our fabulous Frenchie will finally be ready to go home to her new family. Her adopter has been patiently awaiting this special day and has visited this pup several times since meeting her. Ballet has a whole new life lying just ahead. Three cheers to second chances! 💓🥂
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