SNIPSA is an organization formed by a group of veterinarians and caring individuals dedicated to helping homeless and unwanted animals in San Antonio and the surrounding area. SNIPSA does not have a standing shelter and depends on a core group of volunteers to foster and rehabilitate animals in their homes. This provides us with the opportunity to learn first hand about the animal’s needs and behavior in order to facilitate an appropriate adoption. SNIPSA was incorporated in 2006 and has re-homed more than 24,000 animals.
The majority of the animals we help originate from kill shelters. In 2023, Animal Care Services impounded more than 30,000 animals, with roughly 4,800 facing euthanasia. They also picked up 21,969 carcasses on city streets. Every year, these numbers increase, further emphasizing the need for rescue and sterilization. SNIPSA makes weekly trips to area shelters to remove animals whose “time is up”. Many of these animals suffer from heartworm infection, fractures, mange, neglect, and have been used to breed year after year.
SNIPSA provides necessary medical care to get the rescues back on their feet again. This can often be a lengthy process of rehabilitation. We are committed to going the extra mile to ensure an animal’s health.
While we know we can’t adopt our way out of this problem, SNIPSA has set out to address the overpopulation problem in San Antonio too. By offering free spay/neuter services to underserved areas of this city, we’re able to target neighborhoods where we’ll have a definite impact. Several times a year, SNIPSA holds Big Fix clinics. These MASH style operations provide sterilization, vaccinations, and microchipping 520+ cats and dogs in a single day.
Community centers are transformed into surgical suites, and countless veterinarians, staff, and volunteers come together to change our community. By preventing the birth of additional unwanted litters, we’re not only saving the city taxpayers thousands of dollars, but we’re providing our companion animals with a better life of health and wellness. SNIPSA has provided over 30,000 spay/neuter surgeries to date, and we’re not stopping!
Fishin’ or fixin? 🎣☀️⚓️
We had a blast meeting all of your cats and dogs last Saturday! Here’s a flashback to just a few of the animals we “caught” at the dog-weighing station. 🫶
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Meet Mister Green Jeans - our sweetest boy recently rescued from a local shelter with a deep wound to his chest. He is receiving daily bandage changes using honey which is a fantastic natural salve to help wounds heal. In between bandage changes, he received a much needed bath and is feeling frisky and ready for Easter. We are wishing our boy a speedy recovery and hoping he finds the Golden egg this weekend!! 🐣🐇 🥚🐾🐕✝️ 🐕🦺🎉
#rescuedogsofsanantonio #savinglives #teamwork #easteregg #goldenegg #snipsa
We DUG DEEP and did it again! 🐶✂️🐱
On Saturday, April 12th, hundreds of people gathered with their pets at St. Mary’s University for a common cause – to reduce the homeless animal population in San Antonio.
With a dedicated team of veterinarians, technicians, volunteers, SNIPSA staff and responsible pet owners, we were able to spay, neuter, vaccinate, and microchip 515 animals in need. ❤️ We say it often because it’s true: We couldn’t help the thousands of pets we do each year without your support, compassion, and commitment. Thank you! Thank you! And thank you AGAIN!! 💪
🔗 Link in bio to view our Big Fix gallery.
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Check out these littles!👀😱
Born right in the middle of the chaos of Big Fix Week, these five brand-new kittens are already stealing hearts! 💘✨ In this clip, they are just one day old.
They’ve spent their first week under the watchful eye of our vet tech superhero, Tami. Follow along as they grow, explore, and get ready for their forever homes! 🐱🏡
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#volunteersanantonio #snipsa #animalsofsanantonio #adoptsanantonio #fosterpetssanantonio
Looking for a tiny slice of heaven? Zoey is our favorite little angel. This tiny girl was saved from euthanasia at a local shelter at the ripe age of twelve years old. Then, she lived with a loving owner for several years until they sustained a hip injury, rendering them unable to care for her. Now at 15 years old, Zoey is seeking a home where she can rest her old bones and finish out her golden years. 🙏🐶😇
Zoey has come out of her shell rather quickly in her foster home and likes to follow around her human friends when she isn’t sleeping. Yup–despite her cataracts and stiff legs, Zoey loves to be in the middle of the action! She also appreciates tasty snacks and the occasional play session, though she can be cautious about being picked up. Given time and the opportunity to bond with a new owner, we can see her as the perfect chi-companion. 💗🐾
If you’ve got a heart for seniors and a cozy bed to spare, please apply to adopt dear Zoey. 🥰🏡✨
APPLY HERE: https://snipsa.org/zoey/
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Before vs during The Big Fix! 💫🐾
Saturday, April 12th, was definitely one to remember. We are still waiting on the final count of all the cats and dogs we were able to spay and neuter, but in the meantime we wanted to thank all the staff, veterinarians, vet techs and volunteers who put in long hours and hard work! Not to mention all of our sponsors, donors, Animal Care Services, and Saint Mary’s University for giving us the resources to change the lives of so many animals and pet owners. 🧡 THANK YOU!!
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You hear all those doggies? 🐶 We are 12 hours into the Big Fix and we don’t plan on stopping! If you know somebody working or volunteering at The Big Fix today, leave them some love in the comments. 💙✂️😉
#thebigfix #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #spayandneuter #volunteer #homelessanimals #animalrescue #snipsa
Tomorrow this building will be full of cats, dogs, and people! Prep day for the Big Fix was a success and we can’t wait to welcome all of the pet owners who made the responsible choice of spaying and neutering their furry friends. 🐶💗🐱
Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up today, we can’t wait to conquer tomorrow with you! 💪
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#volunteersanantonio #snipsa #animalsofsanantonio #adoptsanantonio #fosterpetssanantonio
So fun being back out for our Second Thursdays at the McNay! What a beautiful evening and celebration of our San Antonio traditions! Amazing food trucks, live music, paper flower making, dancing, margaritas, and lounging on the lawn!! Thank you @mcnayart for having us out to this beautiful setting!! 💃🐈🐕⭐️🎊
#fiestaisuponus #texassunsets #savinglives #snipsa #mcnayartmuseum #somuchfun
Prep week continues, friends! 💫🚚
Today, we are finalizing the paperwork for the 500+ animals attending the Big Fix, sorting through donations, packing up medical items, creating signs and resources, and loading our u-haul all with a smile! Thank you to all of the amazing donors and volunteers dedicated to making Saturday a success. 🙏
We still need helpers tomorrow and Saturday night, so sign up at SNIPSA.ORG/VOLUNTEER if you haven’t already! 🐕🧡🐈
#thebigfix #prepweek #spayandneuter #communityservice #volunteer #sanantonio #satx #nonprofit #animalrescue #snipsa
SIP, SHOP & MONOGRAM: Happening now! 💙✨
Shop J. McLaughlin’s Spring collection of bags and accessories and customize your purchase with hand-painted monograms from local artist, Leslie Morrison.
10% of sales to benefit SNIPSA! 🐾
Thursday, April 10th - Friday, April 11th
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
J. McLaughlin
5930 Broadway St. 78209
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🚨SOS: Send Over Supplies!🚨
With only TWO days left until the Big Fix, we are in need of essential supplies!!
Please note: We need all supplies by FRIDAY MORNING, as we’ll be loading and unloading during our prep day at the Big Fix location.
Please deliver supplies to our office at 4216 McCullough Ave. 🚚
Thank you, SNIPSA supporters—let’s do this together! ❤️🩹💪
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