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Happy Tails: The Birthday Reunion Made Possible by a Microchip

Happy Tails: The Birthday Reunion Made Possible by a Microchip

By SNN Admin | 25.04.2025

Happy Tails: The Birthday Reunion Made Possible by a Microchip

When Pedro, a curious and sweet one-year-old cat, went missing, his owner Johnquaela was devastated. Despite searching and hoping, six months went by with no sign of him.

Then, a small miracle happened.

A kind couple found Pedro wandering in their parking garage. He walked right up to them, friendly and trusting, as if he knew he was finally safe. They brought him inside, cared for him, and even scheduled a neuter appointment—ready to welcome him into their lives as their own.

But during his vet visit, something unexpected changed everything.

We scanned Pedro, as we do with every new intake, and found a microchip. Just like that, we had his original owner’s contact information. When we called Johnquaela with the news, she couldn’t believe it—and it just so happened to be her birthday.

“This was the best birthday present I could ask for,” she said, holding back tears.
“You will never know how much it means to me to have my boy back. I was devastated when he got out and didn’t think I would see him again. Thank you all so much.”

Johnquaela drove an hour the very next day to reunite with Pedro. The couple who had found him were sad to say goodbye, but overjoyed to see him return to his original home. Their compassion, combined with the power of a microchip, made this beautiful reunion possible.

This Chip Your Pet Month, let Pedro’s story be a reminder: microchipping works.

A simple chip brought Pedro back home. It could do the same for your pet.

Learn more about the importance of microchipping your pet here https://spayneuternet.org/may-is-chip-your-pet-month/

Support this another programs by donating today.

Join The Fix! Get access to internal communications, free tickets to events (like Lone Star Bark), have coffee with Jordan (SNN Executive Director) and the best benefit is knowing that you are helping create communities free of homeless pets. Becoming a member of The Fix is easy. Sign up to be a monthly donor and you’re in!

Fiesta San Antonio

Fiesta San Antonio

By SNN Admin | 22.03.2025

Fiesta San Antonio has been an annual tradition in San Antonio since 1891. The festival, also known as the Battle of the Flowers, commemorates the Battle of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.

The festival began when local San Antonio women decorated their baby carriages, baby buggies, and bicycles with live flowers, met in front of the Alamo, and threw flowers at each other, inspiring the name Battle of Flowers. Other activities were added to the festival, including parades, parties, and a carnival.

Today, the festival hosts over 100 events over 11 days, featuring three major parades (one is a boat parade down the River Walk). Fiesta attendees can get souvenir pins and medals from various dignitaries, organizations, and Fiesta royalty.

Fiesta San Antonio runs April 24 – May 4. Get your Spay Neuter Network Fiesta medal at the San Antonio clinic today.
San Antonio: 210 Tuleta Dr #3, San Antonio, TX 78212

Read more about Fiesta San Antonio here: https://fiestasanantonio.org/

World Spay Day

World Spay Day

By SNN Admin | 11.02.2025

Make a Difference on World Spay Day

On World Spay Day, February 25th you can help create compassionate communities free of homeless pets. At Spay Neuter Network, we believe that providing these services is the key to reducing pet overpopulation, and today, we’re asking for your help.

Your donation makes affordable, and sometimes free, lifesaving care possible for the families of the pets we serve like Miguel and his cat Pinta.

When Miguel received Pinta as a birthday gift, she was one of several kittens in need of care. Malnourished and suffering from multiple urinary tract infections, Pinta needed extra support. Miguel nursed her back to health, but he knew he still needed to get her spayed. Miguel reached out to his friends and family asking for advice to find an affordable option to get her fixed. Thankfully, a family friend told him about Spay Neuter Network.

While Pinta was getting spayed, we discovered that she had pyometra, a life-threatening bacterial infection in her uterus. Thanks to our Acts of Kindness fund, made possible by donors like you, we covered the extra costs for antibiotics, vaccinations, and microchipping.

Miguel was overwhelmed with gratitude. He said, “things like this help people out so much.” Today, Pinta is happy, healthy, and safe with her hero Miguel, but so many pets still need help.

Donate today to support more Acts of Kindness and provide support to pet owners like Miguel.

Join The Fix by becoming a monthly donor. Get access to internal communications, free advance tickets to SNN events and our Executive Director may join you for a cup of coffee.

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Since 2004, we have provided spay/neuter and wellness services for more than 500,000 dogs and cats. Our strategic plan calls for us to become the primary resource for providing affordable veterinary care to every dog and cat throughout Texas by 2030. With more than 350,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2004, our team is committed to providing services to improve the quality of lives of people and their pets and reduce the overall pet population in Texas.

Your tax-deductible gift will bring us one step closer to ending pet overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia in Texas.

Spay Neuter Network is a 501(C)(3) Public Charity. EIN / Tax ID #: 20-0276988

Myths vs. Facts: Debunking Common Spay/Neuter Misconceptions

Myths vs. Facts: Debunking Common Spay/Neuter Misconceptions

By SNN Admin | 29.01.2025

Spaying and neutering are essential to pet health and population control, yet many myths prevent pet owners from making informed decisions. Let’s break down some of the most common misconceptions and set the record straight.

Myth #1: My pet will gain weight after being spayed/neutered.

Fact: Spaying or neutering does not cause weight gain. Pets become overweight due to overfeeding and lack of exercise, not because of the procedure. With a balanced diet and regular activity, your pet will stay at a healthy weight.

Myth #2: It’s better to let my pet have one litter first.

Fact: There is no medical or behavioral benefit to allowing a pet to have a litter before spaying. In fact, spaying before the first heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of certain cancers and infections.

Myth #3: My pet’s personality will change.

Fact: Spaying/neutering does not change your pet’s personality, but it can reduce unwanted behaviors like aggression, excessive marking, and roaming. Your pet will still have the same loving temperament, just with fewer hormone-driven impulses.

Myth #4: My male pet should keep his masculinity.

Fact: Pets do not have an emotional connection to their reproductive status. Neutering eliminates risks like testicular cancer and reduces aggressive tendencies without affecting their happiness.

Myth #5: I can always find homes for the puppies or kittens.

Fact: Even if you find homes for your pet’s litter, those homes could have adopted shelter animals instead. With millions of pets euthanized each year due to overpopulation, spaying/neutering helps prevent unnecessary suffering.

Myth #6: It’s too expensive.

Fact: Many low-cost spay/neuter programs and clinics offer affordable services. The cost of raising an unplanned litter or treating preventable medical conditions is much higher than the one-time cost of the procedure.

The Truth: Spaying & Neutering Saves Lives

Spaying and neutering are responsible, lifesaving choices that benefit your pet and the community. By debunking these common myths, we can help more pets live longer, healthier lives.

Put Stock in Something That Matters

Put Stock in Something That Matters

By SNN Admin | 11.11.2024

Put Stock in Something That Matters

Did you know that when you donate appreciated stock, you may avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? That makes stock gifting one of the most tax-advantaged ways to give. And when you donate stock, we get to keep the proceeds that would have gone to pay taxes – it’s a win-win for you and us! And now it’s fast, safe, and free to donate stock to Spay Neuter Network.

We have partnered with DonateStock.com to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. By clicking on the DonateStock button below, you can initiate a stock gift from your brokerage through a secure portal in minutes at no cost to you.

So, remember, charitable giving doesn’t always mean cash. By gifting stock, your support will have an even greater impact — without denting your pocketbook.

This year give smart and save more by putting stock in something that matters.

Holiday 2024

Holiday 2024

By SNN Admin | 07.11.2024

Together, We’re Making a Difference—One Pet at a Time. Learn more about SNN.

Every pet we serve, like the pets pictured above, brings us one step closer to ending Texas’ pet overpopulation crisis. By providing affordable and accessible care, we’re giving families in underserved communities the support they desperately need — ensuring they don’t have to face the burden of pet ownership alone. With your help, we’re building healthier, more vibrant communities for both pets and people.

Thanks to your generosity, this year we’ve been able to:

Spay/neuter nearly 30,000 pets, preventing countless future litters
Provide affordable vaccinations and wellness services to over 14,000 dogs and cats, keeping them healthy and safe
Support more than 12,000 pets through our Pet Support and Resource Center, offering the resources families need to care for their furry companions

But our work is far from over. Pet overpopulation remains a critical issue, especially in areas where access to veterinary care is limited. The demand for our services continues to grow, and with your continued support, we are committed to tackling this challenge head-on in 2025 and beyond.

As we look toward the new year, we’re preparing to expand our impact—offering even more spay/neuter surgeries, wellness care, and essential resources to pets and families in need. Your year-end gift will be instrumental in helping us reach even more pets, giving them the care and support they deserve.

Together, we can make 2025 the year we take another giant leap toward solving Texas’ pet overpopulation crisis.

More Ways to Give:

Buy a Shirt
AMAZON WISHLIST
CHEWY.com WISHLIST
DONATE SUPPLIES
DONATE VIA VENMO
KROGER REWARDS
GOOD CHARLIE ELECTRIC
DONOR-ADVISED FUND
DONATE STOCK

Since 2004, we have provided spay/neuter and wellness services for more than 500,000 dogs and cats. Our strategic plan calls for us to become the primary resource for providing affordable veterinary care to every dog and cat throughout Texas by 2030. With more than 350,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2004, our team is committed to providing services to improve the quality of lives of people and their pets and reduce the overall pet population in Texas.

Your tax-deductible gift will bring us one step closer to ending pet overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia in Texas.

Spay Neuter Network is a 501(C)(3) Public Charity. EIN / Tax ID #: 20-0276988

Happy Tails: How spay/neuter services helped one woman care for multiple cats

Happy Tails: How spay/neuter services helped one woman care for multiple cats

By SNN Admin | 31.10.2024

Happy Tails: How spay/neuter services helped one woman care for multiple cats

A year ago, Kalie Davis rescued a young cat on the side of the highway whom she named Avocado. At home, Kalie already had Mr. Noodle, her six-year-old male cat. Neither cat was sterilized so, just a few months later, they had four kittens.

Kalie knew the kittens needed vaccinations and loving homes, but she wasn’t sure about spaying and neutering them. Like many pet owners, she worried about the surgery and how it might affect her pets – and she didn’t have the money to care for them.
That’s when she reached out to us.

Kalie learned that spaying and neutering not only prevents unwanted litters but also provides lifelong health benefits for her cats. Sterilized cats have a lower risk of certain cancers, and they tend to be calmer, reducing their desire to roam and display territorial behaviors.

Kalie made the smart choice to get her cats sterilized and vaccinated, and we were there to help. Living in an underserved community, she received free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips, and rabies vaccines for all six cats. Thanks to our transport service, we handled everything—making the process easy and stress-free for her.

“It gives me peace of mind knowing they’re all taken care of now,” Kalie shared. “I had such a positive experience with Spay Neuter Network and will definitely return for future services.”

Join The Fix! Get access to internal communications, free tickets to events (like Lone Star Bark), have coffee with Jordan (SNN Executive Director) and the best benefit is knowing that you are helping create communities free of homeless pets. Becoming a member of The Fix is easy. Sign up to be a monthly donor and you’re in!

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

By SNN Admin | 23.10.2024

Dr. Stickney offers tips and tricks to keep your pets safe during Halloween.

Additional Halloween Safety tips:

  • Keep pets safely inside away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities. Most cats and dogs are not prepared to see tricksters at the door.
  • Make certain that all pets are wearing collars with ID tags and are micro-chipped with up to date information. Frequently opened doors provide perfect opportunities for escape, despite an owner’s best efforts. This too is a good plan year around but highly important on Halloween. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.
  • Don’t leave pets out in the yard on Halloween. Surprisingly, vicious pranksters have been known to tease, injure, steal, and even kill pets on Halloween night. Inexcusable? Yes! But preventable nonetheless. Cats – black ones in particular – often fall victim to pranksters. Keep cats safely indoors. This is a good idea all year around but especially during Halloween.
    Keep candy out of your pet’s reach. Candy can be harmful to pets and chocolate is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets. Often the wrappers themselves are very inviting and dangerous to our pets. Cats and kittens can’t resist the shiny crackle wrappers. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
  • Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them.
  • Decorations should be kept away from pets. Candle flames can potentially set fire to a pet’s fur or they may knock them down endangering the entire family. Dangling decorations should be kept in high places to avoid pet entanglement, choking and other potentially life-threatening hazards. Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.
  • Keep glow sticks and glow jewelry away from your pets. Although the liquid in these products isn’t likely toxic, it tastes really bad and makes pets salivate excessively and act strangely.
  • If trick-or-treating is the name of your game – know your dog well or leave the family dog at home. Dogs can be difficult to control amidst all the commotion. A lost pet or dog bite will quickly end your Halloween fun.
  • Please don’t put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it. For some pets, wearing a costume may cause undue stress. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn’t annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal’s movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandana.
  • Use fake cobwebs sparingly outdoors on your trees and bushes. These may adversely affect both pets and wildlife. Small birds are especially vulnerable and can easily become entangled in the webbing.

Happy Tails: Sphinx gets fixed for free

Happy Tails: Sphinx gets fixed for free

By SNN Admin | 14.10.2024

Happy Tails: Sphinx gets fixed for free

One-year-old Sphinx was found by Ms. Carson as a kitten outside her office in San Antonio, alongside three other kittens, who unfortunately did not survive. After hearing about our services from a friend, Ms. Carson brought Sphinx in for a spay appointment.

Living in one of our target free zip code areas, Ms. Carson was delighted to learn that Sphinx’s surgery, vaccines, microchip, and transport were all provided at no cost to her. She generously donated $20 as a thank you, saying, “I am so very happy that the surgery was free and I don’t have to worry about a litter of kittens. Y’all really are doing the Lord’s work!”

Join The Fix! Get access to internal communications, free tickets to events (like Lone Star Bark), have coffee with Jordan (SNN Executive Director) and the best benefit is knowing that you are helping create communities free of homeless pets. Becoming a member of The Fix is easy. Sign up to be a monthly donor and you’re in!

Happy Tails: Rufus finds a new home

Happy Tails: Rufus finds a new home

By SNN Admin | 14.10.2024

Happy Tails: Rufus finds a new home

Elizabeth found 1-year-old Rufus tied to a lamppost. She knew she couldn’t leave him, so she untied him and brought him home. She took Rufus to the Fort Worth clinic to check for a microchip, which he didn’t have. While at the clinic, Elizabeth got him vaccinated, a heartworm test, and preventative treatment. Two weeks later, she returned to the clinic to have Rufus neutered and microchipped because they had decided he was one of the family. Since she lived in one of the qualifying zip codes, she was able to get Rufus fixed for free, thanks to the Saving Hope Foundation. Receiving these services “means we can have a new addition to our family.” Elizabeth’s husband, a veteran, was interested in getting Rufus trained to be his service dog. Now that Rufus is fixed and vaccinated, he is “one step closer to being a service dog.”

Join The Fix! Get access to internal communications, free tickets to events (like Lone Star Bark), have coffee with Jordan (SNN Executive Director) and the best benefit is knowing that you are helping create communities free of homeless pets. Becoming a member of The Fix is easy. Sign up to be a monthly donor and you’re in!