SNIPSA’s The Big Fix is coming up in the fall of 2025.
**Registration for The Big Fix is currently CLOSED. Pets must have a confirmed appointment in order to attend.**
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 2024 sponsors, H-E-B and San Antonio ACS, who helped us spay, neuter, microchip and vaccinate 900+ animals last year. 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 30,000 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 and Dan Rosales
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. 🫶
#funnyanimals #doghumor #fishinginthedark #snipsa #rescuelife #spayandneuter #sanantonio #satx #thebigfix #snipsa
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.
#thebigfix #spayandneuter #trapneuterreturn #dotherightthing #sanantonio #satx #community #savingstrays #snipsa
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! 🐱🏡
#sanantoniopets #sanantoniodogs #sanantoniopetrescues
#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/
#petoftheweek #home #seniordog #rescue #sweet #angel #adoptdontshop #chihuahua
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!!
#thebigfix #spayandneuter #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #animallover #homelessanimals #grateful #snipsa
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! 💪
#sanantoniopets #sanantoniodogs #sanantoniopetrescues
#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
#sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #sanantonioboutique #localbusiness #supportlocal #animalrescue #rescuepuppy #snipsa
🚨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! ❤️🩹💪
#thebigfix #spayandneuter #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #donate #donationsneeded #community #snipsa
