Registration for the Big Fix is CLOSED.
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 | 78207 | 78208 | 78210 | 78211 | 78213 | 78214 | 78218 | 78219 | 78220 | 78221 | 78222 | 78223 | 78224 | 78225 | 78226 | 78227 | 78228 | 78229 | 78235 | 78237 | 78238 | 78242
*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 Dan Rosales, Marcos Pena and Shannon Espy
In the mood for a little pupcake? 🧁 How about a catookie? 🍪
If you’ve got a sweet tooth for rescue, you won’t want to skip an adoption event at Woof Gang Bakery! On June 27th, SNIPSA will return to the shops at Lincoln Heights to satisfy your craving for a loving companion. So spend your Saturday morning perusing the aisles for a new pet…you might just head home with a treat or two! 💞
Saturday, July 27th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Woof Gang Bakery
999 E Basse Rd Ste 184 78209
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Cecilia and Katrina need your help. 🙏
These sisters found themselves homeless when their owners passed away. They were originally adopted through SNIPSA several years ago. 💔
They are friendly, potty-trained, crate-trained and good with other dogs. 🐾 If you can provide a foster home for the time being, please reach out to us. Text or call (210) 372-5995 for more information!
#foster #fosterneeded #rescue #rescuedog #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #sisters #secondchance #animalrescue #SNIPSA
Broken legs, but make it fashion. 💃✨
Our vet tech, Tami, has been helping boost spirits and heal doggos with her colorful casts this summer!
Gil was taken in from @sanantonioacs on July 15th. X-rays revealed a fractured left rear leg, which, thankfully, will heal over the next few months in a splint. His first cast was covered in flowers and ladybugs, and his most recent one features a shining sun after a storm! 🐞🌦️
Henry was rescued by ACS after being presumably hit by a car, and made his way to SNIPSA on June 14th. You may recognize him from our viral video about his broken front leg. Henry received surgery at South Texas Veterinary Surgery (SVTS) to repair his break, and Tami has since made him three beautiful casts! These casts provide stability and protection so he can continue to heal. ❤️
We are so thankful for Tami’s kind heart and creative mind! 🎨 Additionally, we extend our gratitude to @sanantonioacs, STVS and our SNIPSA staff for coming together to change lives.
If you have a heart for these two boys, please consider donating to help alleviate the costs of their ongoing care. 🥺
#rescue #rescuedog #brokenleg #corgi #greatpyrenees #streetlifetosweetlife #donate #cute #vetmed #animalrescue #texas #tx #SNIPSA
Who’s down to help us save lives this weekend at Woof Gang Bakery?! 🐩💓🍩
We need all paws in at this weekend’s adoption event. If you have a few hours to spare on Saturday, July 27th, please come out and volunteer with us! We’ll reward you with purrs and puppy kisses. 🙏
Visit SNIPSA.org/volunteer to sign up now!
#volunteer #volunteersanantonio #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #animalrescue #communityservice #thingstodothissummer #thingstodoinsanantonio #weekendfun #weekendactivities #SNIPSA
Will you give these puppies something to smile about? 🥹
Friends, we need your help…fosters have been increasingly hard to find this summer. We have several puppies that need a place to stay this week, including these two. Peach 🍑 and Plaintain 🍌 are tons of fun, whether you take both or just one. Help save lives and foster a SNIPSA rescue today.
Please DM us or text (210) 372-5995 for more info on fostering! 🤝
#fosterdog #rescuedog #puppy #rescuepuppy #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #sanantonio #satx #sanantoniotexas #SNIPSA
We recommend adding a little Canela to your morning brew… 😉☕️💕
This sweetie is our pet of the week! ⭐️ If you need a four-legged friend with a little bit of a kick, look no further. Canela is four months old and has already mastered her house manners. Her age considered, however, she still has some puppy energy left! Canela loves to explore nature trails with her foster mom, accompany her to the office and play with the other pets in the home. If you are looking for a young, easygoing dog to spoil, consider adopting this girlie girl. 💅
🎀 Apply today: www.SNIPSA.org/canela
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Hey baddies…we want to see your Face of the Race posts and help you raise money for your dog’s campaign! 🫵💚
Tag us in your social media photos and videos for a chance to be shared to SNIPSA’s feed. Here’s a little inspiration for you to get started. 🎶
#charlixcx #brat #appledance #dancefail #officecat #faceoftherace #racefortherescues #funnyanimals #funny #animalrescue #SNIPSA
They grow sooo fast… ⏰❤️
Our Game of Thrones litter is six weeks old tomorrow! Catch these sweet Terrier mixes at an upcoming SNIPSA event, or apply to meet them at SNIPSA.org/adoption.
#puppy #rescuepuppy #cute #adopt #adoptable #terrier #yorkieterrier #silkyterrier #rescuedog #mixedbreed #sanantonio #satx #SNIPSA
While you’re on the way to your dog’s happy place, be sure to stop by SNIPSA’s next adoption event! 🧁🐾
Woof Gang Bakery in the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center has once again offered to host another chance for SNIPSA’s rescues to find their forever homes. From the wiggliest tail-waggers to the purest purrers, SNIPSA is bound to have your future family member. So, be sure to stop by! You won’t want to miss out on your new best friend. 🐱💓🐶
Saturday, July 20th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Woof Gang Bakery
999 E Basse Rd, Suite 184, 78209
#animalrescue #adoption #adopt #puppies #kittens #cats #dogs #dogrescue #catrescue #nonprofit #summer #summeractivities #adoptionevent #thingstodothisweekend #thingstodothissummer #thingstodoinsanantonio #satx #sanantonio #snipsa
Have you voted yet? 👀⚡️
Our candidates for the Face of the Race want your support in raising money for homeless animals in San Antonio! Visit SNIPSA.org/face-of-the-race to pick your favorite pup and contribute to their campaign! 💞
#faceoftherace #racefortherescues #sanantonio #satx #5k #texas #rescue #rescuedog #helpinganimals #fundraiser #donate #animalrescue #SNIPSA
