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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 | 78210 | 78211 | 78213 | 78214 | 78220 | 78221 | 78223 | 78225 | 78227 | 78228 | 78237 | 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.
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, we did the dance again — and Animal Care Services contributed towards helping 450+ underserved cats and dogs. 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 2022
To-date we have sterilized over 19,500 dogs and cats in our Big Fix clinics. 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 $15,000 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.
November 2022 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, Michael Cirlos, Hayley Everts and Shannon Espy
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We’ve got a FULL HOUSE at SNIPSA! 🐾🏡 These are just a few of the rescues we received yesterday from Lytle, TX. Additionally, we welcomed two small scruffies, a Great Pyrenees puppy, and a mom with nine pups into our program. If someone in this video catches your eye, give them the second chance they deserve!! Visit SNIPSA.org to adopt or foster today. 🦮❤️🩹 #rescuedogs #intakeday #adoptabledogs #adoptablepuppies #puppiesforadoption #dogsforadoption #animalrescue #nonprofit #sanantonio #satx #fullhouse #homefortheholidays #SNIPSA
Just like the white winged dove sings a song, sounds like she’s singing! I said ooh, ooh, ooh! 🎶
While we don’t have as many as seven wonders here, we do have one! Stevie and Nicks were a pair of heeler siblings that were brought over to SNIPSA from the Ghetto Rescue FFoundation (yes, with two f’s!). Now, that Nicks has found her home, only Stevie remains. This pups sure love to play, whether it’s with other dogs, toys or humans! He is just as sweet as he is playful. After a fun romp around, he is ready to cuddle up in your lap for a quick power nap. He has also finally mastered his potty training and leash manners! If this heeler mix sounds like the perfect pup for you then apply today! 💖🐾
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Our kind of Christmas party!🎄🌟
Check out this SUPER donation! Some of our amazing supporters, Chad, Cody, and friends hosted a Christmas party where everyone only brought donations for non-profit organizations!🐶🐱🐾
We are so grateful for all of the items brought in that helps us continue our mission of saving lives! We couldn’t do it without all the help we get along the way!❤️
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Look at all of these wonderful people and animals who came together yesterday!! 🤗 Thank you to everyone who played a part in this special adoption event, and special thanks to @wholeearthprov for always hosting us! ❤️ We’ll be back on Sunday, December 18th, so mark your calendars! 🎄🗓️
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What a wonderful holiday event at Whole Earth! 🌟💖 So many Christmas shoppers stopped by to say hi and talk about adopting! These rescues are still available if you are looking for a festive new friend. Apply today and offer them a spot by your fireplace. 🔥🪵 #christmasshopping #tistheseason #happyholidays #sanantonio #satx #rescuedogs #rescuecats #adoptme #adoptdontshop #adoptable #SNIPSA
As we step into the holidays, join us tomorrow from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. for another adoption event @wholeearthprov 🐶🐱💖
We will have tons of our available rescues in attendance so stop on by! 🐾
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Check out Roto’s new Holiday look! This sweet boy dropped in yesterday for a bandage change, so our vet tech, Tami, made sure he left in style! Roto came to SNIPSA with a fractured leg, but has since found his forever home. As he heals we will get to see this strong boy’s journey with his new family. ❤️🩹🐾
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✨Calling all volunteers!✨
We need YOUR help! If you’re an animal lover, then you’re going to love volunteering with us! Come on out this Saturday from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. and help out at our Whole Earth Adoption Event!🐱🐶
We will have plenty of pups and kittens to get your animal lovin’ fix! Take part in a good deed and have a blast while doing it!💖🐾
Please visit the link in our bio to sign up as a volunteer!
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To our donors, adopters, fosters, volunteers and more - THANK YOU for showing up for SNIPSA yesterday! 😻 Together, we raised $4,290 - a huge chunk in our $10,000 goal. These funds will go directly towards rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming and spaying/neutering cats and dogs in our community.
Our #GivingTuesday fundraiser is still open as we push to reach this goal. If you didn’t get a chance to contribute yet, please visit the link in our bio to donate. ❤️
Again, we are incredibly grateful for your tireless support, fundraising efforts and generous donations. Thanks to all of you, we push ONWARD to improve the homeless animal population in San Antonio!!
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