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
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
