The Wag
Our spring edition of The Wag is hot off the press! This tail-waggin' newspaper features our top SNIPSA news stories, shoutouts, foster updates and more.
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We’re dedicated to providing assistance to homeless and unwanted animals in San Antonio and the surrounding areas
Veterinarians and Caring Individuals
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 20,000 animals.
The majority of the animals we help originate from high kill shelters. San Antonio impounds more than 27,000 animals a year, approximately 74 dogs and cats per day. Another 20,000 carcasses are picked up on city streets. 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.
Necessary Medical Care
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 to over 500 cats and dogs in a single day.
Community Centers
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 24,800 spay/neuter surgeries to date, and we’re not stopping!
More About SNIPSA
Annual Report
2023 was a fantastic year for rescue! Click the link to take a peek at all we accomplished last year.
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If you’re out and about celebrating during Battle of Flowers, why not also spread the word about SNIPSA’s adoption events? 🌹🐕🌷🐈🌻 We need a few flyers posted around town today/this weekend. If you can help, text us at (210) 372-5995!!
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Can you say puppy play time???🐶💖
In addition to the scruffy cuteness of our Life of Bugs Litter, can Marigold get a round of applause for some AMAZING hair growth?! 🤩 These furry friends are the best bunch of pals in the SNIPSA program. So, if you`re looking for a puppy ready to adjust to your pack, or a dog who doesn`t mind a pile of puppies swarming her feet...consider Marigold or one of her Bug friends! Submit an application for one today!🫶🏼
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Lady is our very own “sucia” in the making 😉 Catch SNIPSA around town this weekend and celebrate Fiesta with us. We’re ready to get our paws dirty!! 🐾🎉
🌸 Meet Lady: www.SNIPSA.org/Lady
#fiesta #vivafiesta #fiestasanantonio #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #animalrescue #adoptable #chihuahua #SNIPSA
I’m Lucy Lu! Who are you?! 🤗 Well, I’m the sweetest, most playful girl around. I’ll run zoooomies around your heart if you’ll just let me. Originally adopted as a puppy back in 2021, I was sadly returned due to some unforeseen circumstances in my parents’ lives. But despite needing to find a new home, I’m the best dog ever! ❤️🩹 I love going on walks, playing fetch and showing off my best tricks for Milk Bones. At the end of the day, my favorite thing to do is cuddle up with my loved ones and watch movies. I am great with kids and other dogs, so I should make an easy adjustment to just about any family home. And not to mention, I have the best house manners! 🐾 My breed is a bit of a mystery, but SNIPSA thinks I’m some kind of Boston Terrier mix. If you want a canine companion that is social, friendly and a little on the silly side, please consider giving me a second chance. I’ll happily take on the role of your new best friend. ✨
Apply to meet me at www.SNIPSA.org/lucy-lu 📩
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Come “pawty” with us! This special mini-adoption event is complete with colorful costumes, cascarones and Fiesta medals. This is your opportunity to snag some SNIPSA swag to show off during Fiesta season. You may even decide to adopt a rescue and take the fun home with you. So, put on your best Fiesta fit and swing by for a good time. Just be prepared to leave with confetti in your hair! 🪅 🎉 🎊
Sunday, April 21st
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Olmos Park
Alameda Circle, 78212
#snipsa #adoption #puppy #animal #rescue #fiesta #sanantonio #fiestafrolic #confetti #puppies #olmospark
We kicked off Fiesta with a BANG 🎊🐾
Precious pups, Fiesta medals, delicious food, cascarones, live music and smiling faces all around. We celebrated a total of 🔟 adoptions thanks to @lospatiossatx and all of the peeps who joined hands and hearts to RESCUE. 🤝
To get involved or adopt from SNIPSA this Fiesta season, visit www.SNIPSA.org. 🐶
We’ll see ya next time! 💕
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What better way to start your Fiesta weekend than by checking out one of the hottest marketplaces in town?! 💜🌼 On Saturday, April 20th, catch us at Los Patios where we will be debuting our brand new Fiesta medals and showing off our adoptable animals. With food, shopping and puppies galore, you can’t go wrong with this colorful event. Kick off Fiesta season with a little rescue fun. 🐶💕🐈
🪅 Los Patios Adoption Event 🪅
Saturday, April 20th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Los Patios Market
2015 NE Interstate 410 Loop, 78217
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T-shirts, T-shirts, get your flash sale T-shirts!!!⚡️💰
That`s right, all of your favorite vintage SNIPSA shirts are now on sale for just $10! So, be sure to stop by the office or visit one of our adoption events to take advantage of this awesome deal. Get them while supplies last!🐾💗
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Alvin goes to DOGGY DAYCARE… 🤩
This stud is all smiles during his first day at @karask9retreat. Thank you for opening your doors to foster one of our favorite rescues!
If anyone has questions about adopting Alvin, DM us. 📩🐾
#adoptable #puppyforadoption #doggydaycare #dogboarding #sanantonio #satx #fosterdog #adoptme #SNIPSA
Precious, petite lil’ Poppet! 💕 Everyone loves a Chug (or a Chihuahua/Pug mix), and this girl is no exception. Chugs are known to be affectionate, loyal and confident companions. Our Poppet fits this bill with her easygoing, upbeat personality. In addition, her adorable underbite and stumpy legs are just too cute to pass up! ✨ Poppet thrives around her people, and she will let you know how much she loves you by giving you all of her best cuddles and tail wags. While Poppet is potty trained and crate trained, she loves to share the bed with you, curling right up in your arms or at your feet. As an adult, she has also mastered all of her manners, so you get to skip out on that stubborn puppy training phase! She won’t be getting any bigger either, making her the perfect size to tag along with you wherever you go! Submit an application to meet Poppet today if you’re looking for your next best pal! 🫶
#petoftheweek #chug #chihuahuapug #adoptable #adoptme #adoptdontshop #adoptabledog #smalldoglove #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #sanantonio #animalrescue #SNIPSA
How about a little game of Bingo? 😉💗 This handsome boy has so many amazing qualities, and he is still searching for that special person to take him home. Apply to meet Bingo and win his heart!!
#adoptabledog #australianshepherd #rescuedog #aussie #aussielove #goodboy #adoptme #texas #tx #texasrescue #SNIPSA