The Big Fix is coming up on November 2nd, 2024.
Location: Port San Antonio at 202 Red Horse, 78226.
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
Want to make your #biggive2024 donations really count? 🐕❤️🐈
Take part in our donation match minutes! If you donate at these exact times, @thebiggivesa will DOUBLE your donation! 👀
⏰ 9/18
8:11 p.m. & 9:11 p.m.
⏰ 9/19
10:11 a.m. | 12:11 p.m. | 2:11 p.m. | 3:11 p.m.
🎉 HAPPY HOUR BEGINNING AT 5:11 p.m.
Let’s make those dollars count! Happy donating! 🙌
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Get your donations ready folks, ‘cause The Big Give is officially underway! ⏰🙌
The Big Give is the largest annual fundraiser in San Antonio, Texas, that raises funds in support of the local nonprofit community.
After one week of early voting, we have raised just over $2,000. Will you help us reach our goal of $20,000 in just 24 hours? 😻🙏
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Here’s a little sneak peek of SNIPSA’s 2024 5k Race for the Rescues merchandise! 💥🌈
This year, we are offering our runners TWO shirt options and a super koozie! To get your hands on these limited-edition items, just register for race day through the link in our bio. 🦮💙🏃♀️🏁
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San Antonio’s biggest nonprofit fundraiser kicks off in just 24 hours! 🐶💙😻
Tune in tomorrow at 6 p.m. to learn more about how you can support SNIPSA during The Big Give! 🤝
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Gigi had the best weekend EVER! 🎀🌻🦴
For those of you that don’t know this girl, Gigi has come a long way. When we first met her, she was suffering from a broken jaw due to unknown trauma. She was in pain, terrified and alone.
The good news is, Gigi’s injury was easily fixable. A wire was placed behind her canine and passed through her mandible to secure the fracture. 😷 She is now eating soft food and recovering like a champ in foster care!
Over the past two weeks, Gigi has really started to flourish. She will nap on her pillow for hours then wander up for snuggles and treats. She gets along well with the other dogs in the home, too. 🌷💛
Gigi is a shining example of how a little bit of love and patience can transform a dog’s life. Please consider adopting her or donating towards her surgery costs.
🐕 www.snipsa.org/gigi
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We are all smiles!! 😄 Wanna know why? 👀
On Thursday, our dear friend Jen presented us with a generous donation from Enterprise. Jen is a long-term volunteer and a loving foster for countless litters of rescue kittens. 🐈 She and her team also work our Big Fix clinics every year. You guys truly surprise us with more kindness every day. Thank you!! 🙏
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Hip, hop, hop to it! 💃🤪
Hop on down to Hops & Hounds where you can eat, drink and play all in one place. Oh! And don’t forget to take home a new addition to the family! From playful puppies to the more mature mutts, SNIPSA will have plenty to choose from. So, come on down to fulfill your tastebuds, but make sure you stay to fulfill your heart! 🐕🦺🩵🍺
Hops & Hounds Adoption Event
Saturday, September 14th
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Hops & Hounds
1119 Avenue B 78215
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Early dog gets the bone! 🐶🦴 That’s how the saying goes, right?
This year, Big Give SA has opened its donation portal a week early so we can get a head start on our yearly fundraiser. Pretty awesome stuff!
Just click the link in our bio to help us reach our goal of 20,000. Your donations will go towards changing the lives of unwanted and underserved animals right here in San Antonio. Open your heart to rescue and donate now! 💙❤️🤍
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Ahhh, getting adopted. It really is the best feeling!!! 😍
All of our rescues are waiting anxiously for forever homes. Apply at SNIPSA.org to give a lucky cat or dog a second chance at life. ❤️
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Who’s ready to RALLY? 💥📣🤩
With several new vendors in attendance, we are getting hyped up for our 17th Annual Race for the Rescues! This special day has evolved into a must-attend community event complete with free food and drinks, balloon twisters, face painting, shopping, live music and more. 🎈🌮🐩🛍️🧃🎨
🏁 Race for the Rescues 🏁
Saturday, September 28th
8 a.m.
Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209
If you haven’t already, sign up through the link in our bio to join us in the festivities! 🏃♀️🐾🏃♂️
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