Dr. Espy serves as the Executive Director of SNIPSA which was founded in 2006 with the help of her husband and a group of caring individuals committed to creating change for the pets of San Antonio. She received her DVM from Texas A&M University in 1999 and moved to Kentucky where she embarked on her first mobile spay/neuter clinics sterilizing dogs/cats in tobacco warehouses.
With a passion for saving the homeless, she returned to Texas with her husband and worked in the private veterinary sector until SNIPSA grew to the organization it is today. She is active in all aspects of the non-profit providing veterinary care for animals in its adoption program and facilitating its Big Fix spay/neuter outreach clinics.
Dr. Espy is the mother of four children and houses a variety of injured and sick animals in her home. Having fostered hundreds of animals through the years- her husband doesn’t even ask the names of the animals in the morning knowing they may very well be different by the afternoon. She couldn’t do what she does without the endless support of her family and devoted SNIPSA staff.
HEY SNIPSA FAMILY! 💘
This is sweet Val, and she is still in dire need of a foster home. She is great with people and loves to be near. Val knows how to potty outside and walks well on a leash. 💌🐕
About Val:
- She is a young Australian Cattle Dog.
- Val prefers to be a single dog.
- She loves her time in the sun.
If you or anyone you know has space in your heart and home for one more dog, Miss Val would greatly appreciate some time outside her crate. Please consider fostering this girl in need! If you’re interested, reach out to (210) 372-5995 for more details. 🏡❤️
#foster #doginneed #valentine #heart #spring #dog #rescue #sanantonio
Everyone knows the best shopping trips are with your best friend! 🛍️🤍
Join us at @theshopsatlacantera on Saturday, March 15th for a stylish adoption event filled with puppy kisses, toe beans, and plenty of retail therapy. 🐶 Go for a stroll through your favorite stores, soak up the beautiful atmosphere, and fall in love with a rescue who’s ready to go home with you. We will be located in the Center Court, under the Heritage Tree. 🌳✨
Nothing elevates your shopping experience quite like a furry plus-one! 🐾
Saturday, March 15th
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Shops At La Cantera
16641 La Cantera Pkwy 78256
#lacantera #theshopsatlacantera #adopt #adoptionevent #puppy #animalrescue #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #weekendfun #sanantonio #satx #snipsa
We are having a blast at Second Thursday at @mcnayart! 🎶💗🐾🌙
Our Famous Artists litter made their debut and met several prospective adopters! We also have Fiesta medals, stickers, SNIPSA tees and Karma Living decor for sale, with all proceeds benefiting our rescue mission. 😋 Catch us until 9 P.M. for some sweet tunes and puppy kisses—and keep an eye out for our tent next time, too!
#adopt #sanantonio #satx #sanantonionightlife #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #livemusic #fiestamedals #snipsa
Spring is all about renewal, and there’s no better time to help a dog find a fresh start!! Whether you’re a seasoned foster or new to the process, you can make a huge difference. We currently have TWELVE DOGS in need of a temporary place to stay. Can you give these dogs a break? 🙏🏠
Needs Immediate Foster:
Taylor- calm, good with other dogs, fun
Delilah- friendly, sweet natured, quiet
Zeppelin- playful, friendly, young
Val- cuddle bug, prefers to be a single dog, great with people
Betty White- easy peasy, quiet, sleepy gal
Fenrir- very calm, shy but friendly, great in crate
Ferguson (not pictured)- loving, friendly, great with dogs and people
Basquiat- Dahli- Goya- Banksy- Frida- playful, fun-loving, new intakes
Interested in fostering? Reach out today and give a dog the spring break they deserve! 🌷🐾
Please text (210) 372-5995 for more information! WE DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP!!
#fostersneeded #sanantonio #dogsinneed #springbreak #fun #help #rescuelife
Join us this Thursday, March 13th, at the McNay Art Museum to celebrate your love for art and animals! ❤️🎨
Second Thursdays at the McNay are back and better than ever, offering FREE general admission courtesy of H-E-B. Enjoy gallery strolls, live music by @favorite_son, and the chance to meet our adoptable rescues. Come create a masterpiece of memories from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
From paws to palettes, don’t miss your opportunity for a ‘picture-perfect’ night! 🐾🌙
Thursday, March 13th
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave. 78209
#alamoheights #sanantonio #satx #animalrescue #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #livemusic #snipsa
Oh, barnacles! Sandy is the last puppy left from the SpongeBob litter! 🫨🦀⚓️💙
We just can’t believe it, so of course we had to make her our pet of the week. 🌸 Sandy is a happy-go-lucky girl who was initially rescued when she was just two weeks old. With no mom around to care for her and her siblings, she was hand-raised by our adoption coordinator until she was old enough to begin munching on wet food. Now, she is ready to become your comfort critter! 🫧
Sandy loves children and animals of all sizes. She is young and intelligent, with limitless potential for training. We can see her thriving in a family home with plenty of activities to keep her happy and healthy. 🌟
if you’re searching for a friend to do stuff together with, apply to meet Sandy!
🏝️ SNIPSA.ORG/SANDY
#petoftheweek #adopt #puppy #rescuepuppy #animalrescue #texasrescue #sanantonio #satx #snipsa
For those of you who didn’t know, our office cat is our resident dog tester! 🤭
Sal is always down for a square-off with our new intakes. He has a knack for revealing a dog’s temperament around small animals and children. Sometimes we have to hold Sal back, but this is a job he enjoys! And he ALWAYS comes out on top! 👊💥
#officecat #funny #funnycats #cathumor #animalrescue #snipsa
Sit, stay, SHOP! 🛍️🐾
Head down to The Shops at La Cantera on Saturday, March 15th for puppy love and pet-friendly retail. 😉
SNIPSA will be holding an adoption event at the Center Court under the Heritage Tree from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 🌳 Swing by the SNIPSA tent to meet your new best friend or simply support rescue — we will have dogs of all ages waiting to meet you, fiesta medals and more! 🎊☀️
📍 The Shops At La Cantera
16641 La Cantera Pkwy 78256
#adopt #adoptionevent #animalrescue #sanantonio #satx #lacantera #theshopsatlacantera #petfriendly #snipsa
Senior dog lovers, we need you! 👋
Who can provide our Betty White with a cozy space in which she can await her forever person? 🧡 This girl is cuddly, curious, and she eats well, despite her old age. She doesn’t mind short leashed walks (or trolley rides) around the neighborhood and occasionally will churn out zoomies in the yard. Betty does have a slight head tilt from an injury that occurred before her rescue. We think it just adds to her charm, and she doesn’t seem to mind it, either. 🥰
Betty is as deserving as any for a foster! We are desperate for someone to take her in and give her the love she deserves. 🙏 For more information, please text us at (210) 371-0056.
#seniordog #foster #fosterdog #rescuedog #helpneeded #sanantonio #satx #snipsa
We’ve got that Friday feeling!! 💫🧸
Thank you to all of the amazing fosters, old and new, who opened your doors to a SNIPSA rescue this weekend! It’s nice to have an empty office — more space to help more animals next week. 💗
#fridayfeeling #rescuedog #adopt #adoptme #corgimix #animalrescue #sanantoniotexas #satx #snipsa
Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather and meet adorable rescue pups at our adoption event at @wholeearthprov on Saturday, March 8th! 🌷💛
Meet playful, loving adoptable rescues who are ready to find their forever homes. Bring your friend, soak up the sunshine, and maybe–just maybe–meet the soulmate you’ve been waiting for.
Springtime is all about new beginnings, so why not embrace the start of a happy future by adding a new member to your family? 😋
Saturday, March 8th
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Whole Earth Provision Co.
255 E Basse Rd. 78209
#adoptionevent #adopt #rescuepuppy #animalrescue #sanantonio #satx #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #snipsa
