Coming November 11th

to the Cuellar Community Center – 5626 San Fernando St. 78237

Qualifying Zip Codes

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 | 78207 | 78208 | 78210 | 78211 | 78213 | 78214 | 78218 | 78219 | 78220 | 78221 | 78223 | 78224 | 78225 | 78226 | 78227 | 78228 | 78229 | 78235 | 78237 | 78238 | 78242

*Qualifying zip codes are at the discretion of San Antonio Animal Care Services.

What is it?

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.

 

Furthering Our Cause

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 2022 sponsors, H-E-B and San Antonio ACS, who helped us spay, neuter, microchip and vaccinate 428 animals at our mid-year Big Fix on May 7th. On November 5th and April 15th, Animal Care Services contributed towards helping another 450+ cats and dogs at each clinic. Thanks to these collective efforts, we’ve stopped hundreds of unwanted litters from being born into our homes, streets and city shelters.

Big Fixin' Into 2023

To-date we have sterilized about 24,800 cats and dogs at SNIPSA. What started as spaying and neutering just over 100 animals at our first Big Fix has evolved into sterilizing up to 489 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.

 

 

April 2023 Big Fix

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 Dan Rosales, Marcos Pena, Hayley Everts and Shannon Espy

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✨PET OF THE WEEK✨

I can’t fight this feeling, deep inside of me! Girl, you just don’t realize, what you do to me!🎶 Wowee is this little guardian of the galaxy just as cute as can be! We are high on believin’ that you will fall in love with Mantis faster than you can soar across the galaxy. Initially hailing from a litter of five, Mantis is the last one left. This San Antonio special might not be purebred, but she sure has a pure heart. As a Cattle Dog mix, you can anticipate Mantis to be full of energy, brains and loyalty. Originally bred as herding dogs, Cattle Dogs benefit from having a job to do so it is important that these pups are both mentally and physically stimulated. Despite her mysterious background, this pup is happy, curious and loving. She enjoys the company of humans and she prefers to be involved with whatever you are doing. So, if you’re looking for a new member of the family who is out of this world, then submit an application to meet Mantis today!🪐☄️🛸

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🎥 brought to you by @eli_espy ➡️ with over 1035 racers and hundreds of volunteers, we kicked off our Saturday raising valuable dollars and important awareness for homeless animals in the Alamo City!! Thank you to all that made this REAL!!!!

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We can’t stop reminiscing about our 16th annual Race for the Rescues on Saturday. 😍 What was your favorite part?! Tell us in the comments!

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Happy Sunday, SNIPSA peeps! 🤩 Just a heads up—we will be closed tomorrow, October 2nd. See you on Tuesday. 👋💗

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Our long-awaited Race day merch is HERE! 🤩🛍️ Drop by the SNIPSA office tomorrow from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. to pick up your Race packet and grab your limited-edition SNIPSA swag. 🐈🏁 **Located at 4216 McCullough Ave in Olmos Park, TX**

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Vendors galore! 👋 We are going to have an amazing variety of colorful tables at our Race for the Rescues on Saturday. We can’t wait to see you at the finish line! 🎊🤪

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Who’s ready to RACE?! 🏃‍♀️🐾 Wiggle on over to the link in our bio to sign up and support SNIPSA this Saturday! Our annual Race for the Rescues is a super fun, family-friendly 5k complete with dogs, food, merch, vendors, costumes, face painting, giveaways and more. We hope to see you there! 🐶👋

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