Our Board - Snipsa

Committed to Excellence

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Shannon R. Espy, DVM | President

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Benjamin K. Espy, DVM, DACT | Vice President

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Amy Venticinque, MM | Secretary

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Sarah Israel, DVM, DACVS | Board Member

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Daniel Fleming | Treasurer

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Jun 16

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Get a head start on the summer foster rush. ☀️🐾

We’re doing our job by rescuing them—now we need your help welcoming one into your home for the week, weekend or the summer.

We’re full, and these pups need somewhere to go. Even a few days away helps them decompress, gives them a break from the shelter, and opens up space for us to save more lives.

One foster home can change everything. 💙

Text (210) 372-5995 to help.

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Jun 16

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One more lap! 👑🏁

We are extending our Face of the Race registration! More dogs engaging in friendly competition = more dollars earned for the animals in San Antonio who need it the most. 💗

The winning four-legged superstar will be the official mascot of our 19th Annual Race for the Rescues on Saturday, September 26th.

Link in bio to sign up now! ☝️

#dogsofsanantonio #sanantoniodogs #dogfluencer #dogfriendlyevents #snipsa

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Jun 16

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Did your dog just have a spay/neuter surgery at SNIPSA? 🐾✂️❤️

Here are a few aftercare reminders to ensure a quick and successful recovery:

1.        Keep your dog’s cone on for 10-14 days after their procedure! This is the standard time required to prevent them from licking or chewing their surgical incisions.

2.        Your dog may seem groggy and nauseous—this is normal. Keep them confined to a warm, quiet place and offer small meals to get them back into their routine. 🛌

3.        Avoid excessive running and jumping, with NO swimming for at least two weeks. Limit and supervise any interactions with other pets. Rough playtime is a no-go! 🐕🚫🐩

4.        Make sure to administer all medications as prescribed to promote your dog’s healing and overall well-being.

5.        Check your dog’s incision daily for signs of infection: redness, discharge, swelling, and wound opening. Keep in mind that it does take at least seven days for incisions to heal and mild changes are expected.

6.        Never give aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or other human pain relievers to your dog. This can be dangerous and result in serious injury or even death. ⚠️

7.        If your dog experiences any complications related to surgery, please call us at (210) 237-9400. If you are unable to reach us, please visit your own private veterinarian in the event of an emergency.

8.        Last but not least, give your dog all the love he or she deserves. They just underwent a major surgical procedure, so it’s prime time to be babied! 🥰

#spayandneuter #coneofshame #surgeryrecovery #vetmed #snipsa

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Jun 15

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🏁‼️

Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the 2026 Face of the Race competition! This is your opportunity to turn your pup into a celebrity—and to support SNIPSA in our largest fundraising event of the year, our 5k Race for the Rescues on Saturday, September 26th.🏅

So what can you do?
1️⃣ Use the link in our bio to register your dog by June 15th, 11:59 PM (CST) tonight!
2️⃣ Set up a social page for your pup by June 19th and campaign for donations toward helping homeless animals find their forever families.
3️⃣ On the last day of campaigning, the dog with the most donations will become our 2026 Face of the Race, winning a professional photo shoot, a host of special race day privileges, and free swag items!

Are you ready to see your dog’s name in shining lights (and on SNIPSA T-shirts)? Sign up your pup NOW, before it’s too late! ⏰🐾

#satx #rescuedog #dogmom #5k #snipsa

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Jun 14

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SNIPSA’s throwing it back to the 90s with that Puro Street Life! 🐶🦋🎧👾

Check out our mood board for this year’s 5k Race for the Rescues—where “old-school cool” meets a cause we all love. Think 90’s throwback fits, new tech gadgets, bucket hats, backyard BBQ, and butterfly clips!

We’re blasting off with free grub and coffee, live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, local shopping, and puro pups at every single turn. Grab your retro kicks and let’s make some noise for RESCUE. 🎸

💿 19th Annual 5k Race for the Rescues 💿
🐾 Saturday, September 26th
🐾 8 a.m.
🐾 Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
🐾 250 Viesca St

Register to attend, compete in the Face of the Race competition, or sponsor the Race to be a part of SNIPSA’s life-saving mission. Links in bio to get started. 🏁💫

#5k #sanantonioevents #dogfriendlyevents #90sthrowback #snipsa

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Jun 14

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Weekend update from Tequila 🍹☀️

Thanks to you guys, Tequila and her brother found a foster home for the weekend! 💙

We hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend just like Tequila!

#snipsa #shopdontadopt #husky❤️

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Jun 13

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💫 GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME… 💫

Enter your dog in the annual Face of the Race competition to fundraise for a great cause and win them the ultimate title of SNIPSA’s MVP (Most Valuable Pup)! 🏀🐾

The top fundraising contestant will become the official mascot for our 19th Annual 5k Race for the Rescues on September 26th, scoring center stage on the official race t-shirt and marketing materials.

In keeping with our mission, all entrants must be spayed or neutered, and all entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on June 15th. 🐶🏁 So, dribble to the registration link in our bio, help your pup make a basket for a great cause, and show the world that San Antonio is nothing but PURO!!

#dogfluencer #dogsofinstagram #sanantoniodogs #sanantoniotexas #snipsa

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Jun 12

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It’s market season, and we’ve got the peachiest cats and dogs hand-picked just for you! 🍑⭐️🌱🌸

Come shop local and meet some of our rescues at the Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market. From fresh produce to handmade goods, aguas frescas, and live music, it’s an event worth waking up for. Let’s make your Sunday sweet by adopting with SNIPSA! 🌞

💗 Sunday, June 14th
💗 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
💗 Alamo Quarry Market
💗 255 E Basse Rd

#sanantonioevents #satx #thingstodoinsanantonio #adoptionevent #snipsa

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Jun 11

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Nearing the end of a long workweek? Well, we’ve got two top-shelf pups for you to stir up. 🥃🩵🍹

Meet Tequila and Mezcal, two puppies available for fostering (or adoption)! They’ve been working overtime at the SNIPSA office and could use a drinking buddy this weekend… or an even longer vacation.

These puppies can promise giggles, cuddles, and the brightest blue eyes. Will you invite one or both of them out to your cocktail bar? 🧊🐾

Text (210) 372-5995 to foster now, or apply for a meet and greet at SNIPSA.ORG/ADOPTION.

#huskypuppy #sanantoniotexas #fosterdog #dogmom #snipsa

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Jun 11

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Hey, San Antonio dog owners… 🐾🏀

The is your opportunity to make your dog SNIPSA’s MVP (most valuable pup) at our biggest fundraiser of the year: Our 5k Race for the Rescues on Saturday, September 26th!

Here’s how to enter our Face of the Race competition and win fame and glory in the name of rescue. 🐶🫶

➡️ Visit the link in our bio to register your dog as a Face of the Race contestant by 11:59 P.M. (CST) on June 15th.
➡️ Set up your dog’s page and social media platforms to start your campaign on June 19th!
➡️ At the end of the campaign period, the dog with the most donations for homeless animals will be named our official 2026 Face of the Race!

Our champion will receive a professional photoshoot, free admission with their family on race day + a ride in the pace car, complementary Race Day swag (with their face all over it), and bragging rights for an entire year.

So, what are you waiting for? Shoot your shot through the link in our bio. ⛹️‍♀️🐾

#5krace #sanantoniotexas #sanantonioevents #sanantoniodogs #snipsa

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Jun 11

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🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

Every kennel in our office is full.

We’d rather they have a soft bed to spend the night on! 🐾

Even one weekend can give an animal the rest and relief they desperately need to be at their best. 🐶

Text 210-372-5995 to foster!

#fosterdog #dogmom #satx #rescuedog #snipsa

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Jun 10

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🐾 Pet of the Week: Pepita! 🐾

Some dogs come into your life quietly… and somehow end up becoming everyone’s favorite coworker.

Pepita was found at ACS with a painful broken foot, but thanks to a month of dedicated care, lots of love, and a whole lot of resilience, she’s ready for the next chapter of her story.💜

Now? She’s the self-appointed office greeter, professional explorer, and champion napper. Whether she’s making new dog friends, investigating every corner of the room, or curling up for an afternoon snooze, Pepita brings joy wherever she goes.

She has never met a stranger, loves other dogs, and has mastered the art of looking at you with those giant ears and sweet eyes until you fall completely in love. 🥹

After everything she’s been through, Pepita is ready for a couch of her own and a family to call hers.

Could that be you?

Apply to adopt Pepita today!

#snipsa #sanantoniorescue #adoptdontshop