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 required! This may
include organizing, cleaning, and filing.
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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Meet our sweetest intake Hope! Not always hip to be thin. This precious needs to add a little weight to her bones.
#hopeforhope #savingstrays #needalittlemeatonmybones #separatedfrommyfoodbowl #snipsa
Introducing our Rescue of the Week…
✨Pollo!✨
There are few things that will make you pass up a good pollo asado, but we bet this Pollo will! This sweet boy came to us from Lockhart with his brother Brisket – underweight and in need of food and love. 🍗❤️ He loves to play but still has a very calm demeanor, and is great with kids and other animals. Pollo is perfectly housebroken and is an easy keep per his foster family. If you want an amazing pup with great house manners - look no further! 👀
#snipsa #texas #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #nonprofit #adoptme #satx #sanantonio #beagle #boxer #puppy
We have a couple of cold weather tips for you…
1. Put on your favorite sweater or jacket.🧥
2. Grab a snuggly pup to cuddle up with! 🐶
Fill out an application on our website today. 🧡
#snipsa #sanantonio #sanantoniotx #satx #adoptdontshop #fostermom #texasweather #coldfront #texas
Betty White is still shining her BRIGHT LIGHT!! With the help of an amazing group of “Golden Girls,” Jewel @1102, Adelante Boutique, and a wonderful donor base - we raised $13,297 to further our life saving mission! Thank you Betty White fans. We so appreciate your support.
#thegiftthatkeepsongiving #bettywhitechallenge #thankfultooursupporters #rescuedogsofinstagram #snipsa
A litter update from our 9 c-section puppies. Two weeks old and all thriving. Many thanks to our awesome staff and midwife team who devote most minutes of every day caring for these wonderful animals.
#savinglives #puppiesthriving #dogsofinstagram #snipsa #toocuteforwords
Special PSA - our little Namaste is rounding the corner and eating on his own… finally! Parvo hopefully in the rear view mirror for this guy. Still so skinny however.
#namaste #rescuedogsrecovering #savinglives #parvoisreal #snipsa #nursingcare
We sure do love us some Betty White! In honor of her birthday this Monday 🎉🎉 we are having TWO adoption events. Come see us at Adelante in The Historic Pearl or at The Jewel in Southtown. We hope to see you out there !
Namaste still hanging in there - all the care that goes into treating a parvo dog is quite remarkable. Just as we bathed and changed his bedding, his profuse diarrhea continues. He is holding down the small bit of gruel we fed him which is encouraging. More IV fluids, more drugs and antibiotics to protect his gut, and more time. Please vaccinate your pets - it is so important.
#namaste #rescuedogs #parvoisreal #savinglives #importanceofvaccination
Parvo = YUCK! Vomiting, diarrhea, and just plain old not feeling well. Please remember with owning a pet comes the responsibility of vaccinating your pet. “Namaste” is a teenager and still susceptible to this crummy virus. We are hopeful with time and a cocktail of drugs, he will be on the mend. But for now, he has seen brighter days. Please consider donating to his care by clicking the Linktree in our bio.
Thank you!!
#parvoiscrummy #sickdogs #rescuedogs #vaccinateyourpets #snipsa #savinglives
What are you doing on a Friday evening - we at SNIPSA are delivering puppies via emergency C-section!
#midwivesatwork #justonemore #sheforgotherbirthcontrol #rescueliveson #snipsa
Only YOU can prevent contamination! (no wait...that's Smokey the Bear...) Regardless, we could really use the help! Puppy kisses included!
This may be the biggest surprise we've ever had!
Turns out that our senior girl Violetta was PREGNANT at 10 years young! Her wonderful and vigilant foster noticed something seemed a little "off" and it turns out she had two little buns in the oven! Thankfully she was able to birth both puppies naturally and momma and babies are all doing wonderfully. What a way to kick off 2022!
#texas #snipsa #sanantonio #dog #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #nonprofit #rescue #veterinary #medical #community #puppies #pregnant #senior #surprise #2022