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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 | 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 over 400 animals at our most recent Big Fix on May 7th.
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.
February 2020 Fix
Take a peek at our photo gallery to get a bird’s eye view into SNIPSA’s work. It was truly an amazing gathering of like minded individuals giving their 100% to save homeless animals!
Photos by Steven Wheeler, Eric Ramos, Aila Paxton, Michelle Sanchez, and Nathan Hitchcock
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Have you met Luna yet? 👀 This girl already knows how to sit and has her leash manners down! She is incredibly well behaved and would fit in great at any home. Apply to meet her at www.SNIPSA.org/Luna 🌙
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They see me rollliiinnn’…. They haaatttiiinnn’! Our little Scooter is the low-rider of your dreams. 🛵⭐️ This sweet pup is a quiet boy who loves to lounge and watch TV. He has a gentle demeanor and seems very friendly towards other dogs. Scooter had excellent manners in our office and we think he will transition easily into a loving home. He has a few years of being a dog under his belt already, so you won’t have to worry about the craziness of raising a puppy. Open your heart to this old soul and start the friendship of a lifetime. 💙
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Max is all gussied up to meet his new family today!!! Special thanks to wash•shake•wag in San Antonio for his transformation. ✂️🛁✨ #SNIPSA #rescuedogs #sanantonio #satx #texas #animalrescue #dogmakeover #adoptdontshop #secondchance #pomeranian
We had a fantastic event at @villages_sanantonio today! ✨ 6 pups found their forever homes and we made tons of new friends. To the staff and management at this super cool store, THANK YOU for having us! We hope you had as much fun as we did. 😋🐾
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Rescues, rescues, come get your rescues! 😍 We have some sweet faces coming to a store near you… join us at @villages_sanantonio tomorrow at the Historic Pearl and take somebody home with you. Adopt, shop and save a life this weekend! 🛍🐈🐕🦺
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Ahoy mateys… This pirate is looking SO handsome in recovery! Jack Sparrow is a fun-loving Labrador who - you guessed it - had his eye removed last week! 😱 Jack came over to us from the Lockhart animal shelter in Texas. When he was rescued, the staff at Lockhart discovered that he had existing trauma to the left eye. The mysterious injury left behind irrepairable damage, so our SNIPSA medical team went ahead and removed the eye to make Jack more comfortable. Now, all he needs is an eyepatch to complete the look. 🏴☠️❤️ Check out the second image to see Jack’s eye before surgery, and please consider donating towards his medical care. Additionally, this playful pup is available for adoption/fostering. Just click the link in our bio to donate or learn more about Jack! 🐶
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Third time’s a charm… Sweet Eleven has finally found her forever home. 😫❤️🏡 After being returned twice, this adorable pup received an application all the way from Spokane, WA! One of our SNIPSA gals quickly stepped up to accompany Eleven on the journey, and they spent this morning flying the friendly skies. ✈️ Finally, they touched down and Eleven was united with her new mom and canine sibling - another SNIPSA rescue! Per her adopter, she’s just amazing; already doing tricks and looking for more to learn. 🐶 It truly takes a team to help our animals find their people. From vetting, to advertising, to approving applications, to managing events, to transporting our rescues and more… we do all we can to help them find their happy ending. Three cheers to RESCUE and ELEVEN! 🥂
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We need FOSTERS… 🐶 If you’re in the San Antonio area, consider signing up and make a difference in the lives of our rescues. Link in bio! 💗 #sanantonio #satx #texas #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #scruffies #rescuedogs #SNIPSA
This Shepherd mix is simply b-e-a-UTIFUL! 💗👁 Meet Iris, a saucy southern gal from Central Texas. Unfortunately, Iris’ family was no longer able to care for her and she was left behind in the parking lot of Animal Care Services. While we don’t condone this kind of behavior towards a pet, we are glad that we were there to scoop her up. 🚐 Since coming into our program, Iris has settled in great at her foster home. She plays well with the 3 other dogs in the house and thoroughly enjoys their company. She is also very trusting and loving towards people of all sizes. 👨👩👧👦 Iris will sit beside her foster dad all day and roll over for belly rubs when given the chance. She is fully potty trained, too, and will even go out through the doggy door. Iris still has that puppy energy so she would love a canine companion in her new home or an owner with an active lifestyle. If Iris seems like your perfect match, apply to meet her! 😋
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Introducing Paloma and our eight new “littles!” Tag a dog lover in the comments 😍✨ #SNIPSA #rescuepuppies #sanantonio #satx #doglovers #puppydogeyes #funsized #adoptdontshop
And the winner is… MILO! 😻✨ Congratulations to our feline friend for winning the 2022 title of Face of the Race. 🐈 This special kitty raised $2,420 alone, and collectively our contestants raised over twelve thousand dollars to further SNIPSA’s mission of saving lives. Thank you to everyone who entered their pets this year. Your support means the world to us, and we hope to see you on RACE DAY! 🏃♀️
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DJ is such a SWEETIE PIE! 🥧 Sometimes, kitties in our program take a little longer to get adopted, and that’s okay as long as they end up in the right home. 🐱 This boy is the last one left from his litter of three. He is affectionate, doesn’t mind being held and has squeakiest little meow. He is a curious cat who will thrive in a home with lots of areas to explore! Head on down to meet him at Whole Foods in San Antonio or apply through the link in our bio. 💓
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