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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From our SNIPSA staff to our tireless volunteers, vendors, racers and supporters—THANK YOU TIMES A MILLION! 🤸♀️🤗 We had an amazing turnout today for our 16th annual Race for the Rescues. Tasty food, refreshing drinks, and over 1000 participants and tons of helping hands made this Race one of the best yet. 🏁 We are SO grateful to all of you that showed up to help us raise money for San Antonio’s homeless animal population. Stay tuned to see our photos and videos from this monumental event! 📸🐶
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Packet pick-up day is in motion… 🤪 We’ve got some amazing volunteers helping us out at the office today. Don’t forget to swing by and grab everything you’ll need for our 16th annual Race for the Rescues in the morning. We’ll be here ‘till 7 p.m.! 🏃♀️🐾
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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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Get ready to raffle! 🎟️💫 Everyone who registers for SNIPSA‘s 16th annual Race for the Rescues will automatically be entered to win one of our giveaway baskets on Race day. If you haven’t already, tap the link in our bio to join in the fun this Saturday. 😄
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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! 🎊🤪 #racefortherescues #weekendfun #thingstodoinsanantonio #sanantonioevents #satx #sanantonio #alamoheights #5k #dogfriendlyevents #SNIPSA
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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Update on Mr. Fish Stick!!!!🐈🐈 🙏🎊🙌Just a little over a week ago, this sweet kitten was found with a significant wound to his belly and had a difficult time bearing weight in his rear legs. He most likely had a run in with a dog that left him the “undercat.” We sewed him up, started him on antibiotics, and provided cage rest to heal his broken pelvis. Now this little hero is running around as if nothing ever happened – batting around his collection of stuffed mice, basking in the sunshine, and eating like a champion. There’s a reason for the adage that CATS HAVE NINE LIVES!!! Fish Stick wasn’t about to “disappoint.”
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🎀 PET OF THE WEEK 🎀
The perfect name for such a pretty kitty! Meet Bella: a mother, a survivor and most importantly, a lover. 💓 This young lady was rescued with her five kittens by a friend of SNIPSA. With her babies still tiny at the time, she spent her first few weeks in rescue nursing and teaching them all the ways of the gato. 🐈 Now, everyone is old enough to start looking for their forever homes, and mama is no exception! Despite her unsteady past, this girl’s confidence would make her an easy fit for any home. Bella is incredibly social, curious and easygoing. She is quiet by nature, but don’t let that fool you! She will stick to you like glue when she isn’t birdwatching through the window or napping away in a cozy spot. 💤 This kitty loves attention and has a very flirty personality, asking for pets at every opportunity. She is an expert at running her motor, rolling over for belly rubs and cuddling up with her humans. Additionally, she adapts well to new situations and would make for a great traveling companion. 🚙 If you’re looking for a well-rounded, striking cat who already knows her manners, Bella would be the perfect match for you. Apply today and fall in love! 😻
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