The Big Fix is coming up on April 12th, 2025.
Location: St. Mary’s University | 1 Camino Santa Maria 78228
Registration will open March 17th, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Please note that proof of residency must be provided for Big Fix appointments. Forms of proof may include the likes of utility bills, a driver’s license, voter registration cards, paycheck stubs, bank statements, residential lease agreements, automobile insurance etc. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
The Big Fix package includes spay/neuter, DHPP/FVRCP and Rabies vaccines (if age appropriate) and microchipping for the qualifying zip codes below. While these services are free during our Big Fix Clinic, donations are appreciated.
78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78207, 78208, 78210, 78211, 78213, 78214, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78235, 78237, 78238, 78242, 78264
*Qualifying zip codes are at the discretion of San Antonio Animal Care Services. An appointment request DOES NOT GUARANTEE a spot at The Big Fix. Please await a response from our SNIPSA staff to confirm a potential appointment.
SNIPSA launched its Big Fix clinics in May 2009. With a significant number of animals being euthanized every day in the San Antonio area, we knew there had to be a better way. How could we target the pet-owning population and bring spay/neuter to one’s doorstep? We found that people were generally receptive to doing the “right thing”; we just needed to make it convenient and doable. Providing this service for FREE was also important to remove any barriers that might dissuade a pet owner from having his pet spayed/neutered. The more sterilized pets in our city, the less entering the doors of our shelters. It was simple.
SNIPSA depends on grants and private donations to host its Big Fix clinics. Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust, City of San Antonio ACS, and the San Antonio Area Foundation have been critical in helping SNIPSA purchase medical equipment and necessary supplies for our MASH style operations. However, their support is not inclusive in keeping our Big Fix clinics running.
We are also indebted to the hundreds of volunteers and countless veterinary staff that spend hour upon hour ensuring each clinic is a success.
Additionally, we appreciate all the support we have received from our local community. Your donations are driving the change in San Antonio as we march onward as a No-Kill city. We send a huge THANK YOU to our 2023 sponsors, H-E-B and San Antonio ACS, who helped us spay, neuter, microchip and vaccinate 850+ animals. Thanks to these collective efforts, we’ve stopped hundreds of unwanted litters from being born into our homes, streets and city shelters.
To-date, we have sterilized about 26,500 cats and dogs at SNIPSA. What started as spaying and neutering just over 100 animals at our first Big Fix has evolved into sterilizing 520+ in one long but amazing event.
It costs roughly $52,000 to host a Big Fix. It is well worth the investment when you consider it costs taxpayers upwards of $350 to impound, house, and ultimately euthanize a single animal at our city shelter. SNIPSA has definitely tapped into a well-received yet under-utilized service for animals in our community.
Take a peek at our photo gallery to get a bird’s eye view into SNIPSA’s work. It is truly an amazing gathering of like-minded individuals giving their 100% to save homeless animals!
Photos by Marcos Pena, Dan Rosales and Shannon Espy
We’re excited to turnip at this fun n’ fruity adoption event! 🍓🍊🍋
Yup, you guessed it: Among the produce at the Alamo Heights Farmers Market on February 23rd, you’ll find the sweet faces of SNIPSA’s adoptable cats and dogs. Each rescue is eager to find that special person that makes them hap-pea. So, are you ready to find the one that makes your heart beet?
All you have to do is find them! Come out and lettuce offer you the friendship of a lifetime! 🐶♥️
Farmer’s Market Adoption Event
Sunday, February 23rd
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alamo Quarry Farmers Market
255 E Basse Rd. 78209
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URGENT: Fosters Needed ASAP‼️ 📢
The SNIPSA team is overwhelmed with rescues, and we need your help NOW! These sweet pups shouldn’t have to spend another night in a kennel— they deserve to be in a warm, loving home while they wait for their forever people. ♥️
SNIPSA relies on our amazing fosters to make a difference, and we can’t do it without your help! 🤝
All supplies will be provided, these cuties need YOU! 🐶
If you can open your home to a pet in need, even for a short time, please text 210-372-5995 to foster!
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Two of our biggest dogs, Calvin and Hobbes, found a home with the Randles family last week! 🫶
Of course, we always love seeing our animals get adopted — but it’s extra special when they bond in a foster home and then get to stay together for life.
A big thanks to these incredible folks for giving our boys a chance! ❤️✨
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Meet our most precious and darling, Betty White. 📺
This sweet gal was rescued from our local shelter after presumably being in a scuffle with another dog. She sustained a few injuries including a mild head tilt. She was clearly owned at one time and we are somewhat puzzled how she ended up at the shelter.
Unfortunately, we don’t always get a lot of history and do our best to put the pieces together. Regardless, Betty has 20 lives! 👵 She is recovering from her bite wounds and still has a zest for life. She loves a good head rub and is amazing with other dogs.
While many people may overlook adopting a senior pet, there are so many benefits that they often forget. As a mature girl, Betty doesn’t chew your favorite shoelaces or designer bags. She is happy to lie down by your feet and keep you company!
Our hope is that someone sees Betty’s value. She is a calm girl, eats well, and she is learning not to run into glass doors. She is eazy peazy who will add SO MUCH LOVE to your home. 😉
If you are in the market for a low maintenance Golden Girl, apply today! SNIPSA.ORG/BETTY-WHITE
#petoftheweek #seniordog #adopt #adoptme #sanantonio #satx #animalrescue #snipsa
Want to make a real difference for animals in need? 💙 🐾SNIPSA’s Big Fix is a massive life-saving event, and we need all hands on deck! From cuddling pups to assisting with recovery, there’s a role for everyone!
We have two days where we will be needing all the help we can get! 🙌 Friday, April 11th (Set-up Day) and Saturday, April 12th (THE BIG FIX ✂️).
Sign up to volunteer and be part of something truly impactful.🐶✨
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We are truly feeling the love! ✨❤️
This pawsome group of ladies hosted a Galentine’s supply drive for their SNIPSA dog Dilly’s 2nd birthday last week.
Today, they stopped by and dropped off almost 100 pounds of dog food, 12 handmade blankets, and various other supplies for our rescues in Dilly’s honor.
THANK YOU times a million, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the sweetest girl! 🎉 🎂
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Boot, scoot, and boogie on down to Whole Earth Provision Co. to scoop up your new partner in crime! 🤠🧡🐶
On Saturday, February 15th, we will have plenty of lads and ladies looking for an open range to call home sweet home. From fluffy pups to purring kitties, your love is WANTED!
There is likely to be a stampede for these cuties, so hurry down and round up your favorite one. After all, life is more fun when you have a posse to share it with! 🥰
Whole Earth Adoption Event
Saturday, February 15th
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Alamo Quarry Market
Whole Earth Provision Co.
255 E Basse Rd. 78209
#sanantoniopets #sanantoniodogs #sanantoniopetrescues
#volunteersanantonio #snipsa #animalsofsanantonio #adoptsanantonio #fosterpetssanantonio
Smile Fosters! You’ve got a Candy Gram. 🍬💘
Well, maybe not candy, but these two sweethearts need a little EXTRA love this Valentine’s Day! 💞
Valentine and Venus urgently need fosters; we’d love to see them snuggled up by this afternoon. Pick up by 2 PM today— our office is closing early for a much-needed company outing! 🤠
Valentine and Venus are truly special girls! Easy-going, crate-trained, potty-trained; you really couldn’t ask for a more perfect pup!
If you can open your heart (and home) to one of these lovebugs, let us know ASAP!
Please help us give them the Valentine’s Day they deserve! 🐶💌
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Ruby Red, Ruby Rose, Ruby Woo! We love you! ❤️🥹
Just wanted to show off this sweet Sharpei blend. She just left with her foster for the weekend—help us wish her luck as she begins her rescue journey! 🍀 If you have any questions about adopting miss Ruby, please shoot us a message.
#sharpei #sharpeimix #rescuedog #adopt #adoptme #adoptable #sanantonio #satx #snipsa
February is Responsible Pet Ownership Month! 🐕🐈
Spaying and neutering saves lives—it’s that simple. ✅
Millions of pets end up in shelters every year and some never find homes. Spaying or neutering your pet prevents unwanted litters, reduces health risks, and helps create safer communities. Don’t let myths stand in the way of responsible pet ownership! 🐶💙
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#volunteersanantonio #snipsa #animalsofsanantonio #adoptsanantonio #responsiblepetownership
Did one of these little angels strike you with their arrow? 👼💘 Good, because they urgently need a place to stay!
We are in desperate need of fosters before 2 p.m. on Friday. The SNIPSA staff will be out of office on a field trip and we need all of our animals GONE. 👋
You can choose to indulge in some puppy kisses or take a chance on Ruby—a calm girl with the sweetest smushy face. Ruby does well in her kennel and she is friendly towards other dogs.
Enjoy some love with no strings attached this Valentine’s Day. 🤭💋 To open your heart to a foster, please contact (210) 372-5995!
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