Events
Our adoption events are fast-paced
and fun! We need an average
of 10-20 volunteers per event.
Volunteers are the
Heartbeat of SNIPSA
Why Volunteer?
Our SNIPSA volunteers dedicate their time giving to the animals in the community because they believe in what we do. Each year, we rescue over 1000 animals from dire situations off the streets and from local animal shelters. We spay/neuter, vaccinate, and microchip
1500 animals residing in low income areas of town that would otherwise continue to reproduce and contribute to San Antonio’s huge stray population. We do all of this because of YOU, our volunteers, and we can always use more hands on deck!
Canine Crew
We need help taking care of the dogs
at our office during the week! You’ll
help walk the dogs, clean out crates,
and set them up for their stay.
General Support
We need help in our office during the
week! Our needs vary, so the ability to
“go with the flow” is important. Jobs may
include organizing, cleaning, data entry,
filing and marketing support.
Youth Volunteering &
Group Volunteer Programs
Under 14 Years Old
We recognize that children under 14 years also want to be philanthropic and that not all parents may have the ability to volunteer with their children. As a result, we’ve created a few activities that kids can do at home or school to contribute to SNIPSA and earn volunteer hours.
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Ages 14 - 15
We always want to be supportive of kids with a giving heart. We have a few volunteer opportunities for children, but ask that both the child and parent/legal guardian complete a volunteer profile. The parent or guardian must accompany the child at all times.
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Group Volunteer Program
Our group volunteering opportunities allow for corporate or organizational groups to assist with events for SNIPSA. Volunteer groups are typically groups of 10-15 people that volunteer for 2-hour shifts or longer. Volunteer groups operate on a first come, first serve basis, and fill up quickly.
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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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