June is National Foster a Pet month

By SNN Admin | 29.05.2024

With litters of kittens needing some extra love until they’re ready for adoption or for dogs who could use a change of scenery, foster care is the ideal place to house homeless pets. Fostering for a short time can save a life and reduce shelter intake and euthanasia. Learn more about fostering from Petco Love

Did you know Spay Neuter Network provides more than spays, neuters and vaccines?

Pet Support and Resource Center: Providing a safety net for families who want to keep their pets but may need a little help to do so. Learn More…

Pet Resources: Our Pet Resource guide is a community network of organizations to help pet owners find access to free and affordable medication, pet care, fosters, pet food and more. Learn More…

Happy Tails: Daniel rescued Chica from inside a car

By SNN Admin | 22.05.2024

Happy Tails: Daniel rescued Chica from inside a car

On an oppressively hot day, a customer arrived at Daniel Vasquez’s auto shop, reporting a kitten’s cries in their car. Daniel swiftly investigated, finding the kitten inside the underbody of the car. His team dismantled the undercarriage to rescue the scared eight-week-old kitten. After calming her, Daniel decided to adopt her. Six months later, at one of our vaccination events in San Antonio, Daniel reflected on his unexpected journey, expressing newfound love for his affectionate companion, Chica. “I was always a dog person until six months ago,” he said. “But she’s amazing! She’s so affectionate and loving. And I am so glad I can come to events like this to take care of her. She means the world to me.”

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!

May is Chip Your Pet Month

By SNN Admin | 30.04.2024

An estimated 10 million pets go missing every year and microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen.

Q: What is a microchip?

A: A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the same size as a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery—it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area, and the radio waves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The chip transmits the identification number to the scanner, which displays the number on the screen. The microchip itself is also called a transponder.

Q: How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful? Does it require surgery or anesthesia?

A: It is injected under the skin using a hypodermic needle. It is no more painful than a typical injection, although the needle is slightly larger than those used for injection. No surgery or anesthesia is required—a microchip can be implanted during a routine veterinary office visit. If your pet is already undergoing anesthesia for a procedure, such as neutering or spaying, the microchip often can be implanted while they’re still under anesthesia.

Q: What kind of information is contained in the microchip? Is there a tracking device in it? Will it store my pet’s medical information?

A: The microchips presently used in pets only contain identification numbers. The microchip is not a GPS device and cannot track your animal if it gets lost. Although the microchip itself does not contain your pet’s medical information, some microchip registration databases will allow you to store that information in the database for quick reference.

Q: Should I be concerned about my privacy if my pet is microchipped? Will someone be able to track me down?

A: No. You don’t need to be concerned about your privacy. The information you provide to the manufacturer’s microchip registry will be used to contact you in the event your pet is found and its microchip is scanned. In most cases, you can choose to opt in or opt out of other communications (such as newsletters or advertisements) from the manufacturer. The only information about you ]in the database is the information that you choose to provide when you register the chip or update your information. There are protections in place so that a random person can’t just look up an owner’s identification.

Remember that having the microchip placed is only the first step, and the microchip must be registered in order to give you the best chances of getting your pet back. If that information is missing or incorrect, your chances of getting your pet back are dramatically reduced.

Why should you chip your pet?

Estrella was brought in by a trapper to be spayed. While getting her ready for surgery, one of our vet techs noticed she had already been spayed so, she scanned her for a microchip – which she had. We were able to contact her owner who had been looking for her for over a week. Estrella’s owner was so excited to get her back.

Make sure you microchip your pet so you can find them if they get lost.

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Happy Tails: Community comes together to help Felipe

By SNN Admin | 12.04.2024

Happy Tails: Community comes together to help Felipe

Cristal brought Felipe, a 3-month-old kitten, to our Fort Worth clinic to get him neutered. Felipe and his siblings were found in an abandoned trailer, and he was the only one who would approach Cristal. She could tell that Felipe wanted to be loved and cared for, so she decided to give him a home with her loving family. After arriving at his new home, Felipe quickly bonded with Cristal’s daughter.

Cristal was looking for an affordable option to get Feliped fixed and found our website after an online search. Thanks to donor support, Felipe was able to get neutered and receive a rabies vaccination for free. Cristal got all of the additional vaccines Felipe needed since she didn’t have to pay for his surgery.

Felipe is Cristal’s first cat, so she didn’t have a cat carrier. Fortunately, we received a donation of supplies from a client earlier that day, including a new cat carrier, which we gave to Cristal. She expressed her gratitude by saying, “It’s such a blessing, a real blessing.”

Happy Tails: Act of Kindness helps Tohbi get healthy

By SNN Admin | 25.03.2024

Happy Tails: Act of Kindness helps Tohbi get healthy

Every month each of our clinics across DFW and in San Antonio selects a dog or cat to receive an “Act of Kindness” which helps pay for a portion of the cost of services to help give back to our community and help out a pet owner.

James and his family brought 1-year-old Tohbi to our Crandall clinic to get him neutered and vaccinated. After an initial examination by the vet, it was decided that Tohbi needed to put on some more weight before we could neuter him. The team wanted to set Tohbi up for as much success as possible, so they selected him for the monthly Act of Kindness, which allowed Tohbi to get microchipped, a heartworm test, and heartworm prevention at no cost to James. “It’s amazing the work that SNN does for low-income families to help keep our pets safe and healthy.”

Happy Tails: Share the love to help pets like Maya

By SNN Admin | 26.01.2024

Happy Tails: Share the love to help pets like Maya

There is nothing better than spending Valentine’s Day with someone you love, especially if that love is with a pet. Being able to help families care for the pets they love allows us to continue our mission to keep pets, like Maya, in a loving home.

Georgina, who’s currently unemployed, found herself in a difficult situation when she needed to have her one-year-old cat Maya spayed and lacked the funds to pay for surgery. A friend suggested she reach out to Spay Neuter Network to see if we could help. We gave Georgina a voucher to get Maya spayed and vaccinated at no cost. She was ecstatic that we were able to help. “I am super grateful for the services that you guys are able to provide. Thank you immensely for all the assistance you have provided. I am sincerely grateful for all the support you offer and for enabling me to care for my beloved pet.”

Share the love this Valentine’s Day by supporting our vision to create compassionate communities free of homeless pets. Becoming a member of The Fix is the easiest and most efficient way to help us make an impact on communities that need us the most.

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 unwanted pets. Becoming a member of The Fix is easy. Sign up below to be a monthly donor and you’re in!

Happy Tails: Affordable surgery option helped Blackie get neutered

By SNN Admin | 26.01.2024

Happy Tails: Affordable surgery option helped Blackie get neutered

Ms. McFather found a 1-month-old little black kitten on her front porch after a momma cat dropped him off and disappeared. Ms. McFather didn’t want the little kitten to die, so she took him into her home and gave him a new life and a name, Blackie.

Now that Blackie is 8 months old, Ms. McFather knew she needed to get him neutered. Ms. McFather is on a limited income and, after calling several full-service vets, was very depressed about getting Blackie neutered. After hearing of her struggles to find a more affordable vet option, a friend suggested Spay Neuter Network. Ms. McFather made an appointment to get Blackie neutered. Ms. McFather said, “I am so glad that SNN is here to offer low-cost neuters because people like me, on a very limited income, need someone like SNN to help us take care of our pets.”

Ms. McFather brought Blackie to our Crandall clinic to get neutered. He also received a free FVRCP vaccine. After Blackie’s surgery, Ms. McFather said, “Blackie is doing great because the staff cares and took good care of him.”

Roxy B found a new home

By SNN Admin | 08.11.2023

While on Facebook, Amber stumbled upon a “rehoming pets” page where she found a beautiful, 2-year-old dog named Roxy Bañuelos that immediately stole her heart.

According to Amber, Roxy Bañuelos’s owner could no longer care for her dog and had an appointment to surrender her to the city shelter. Roxy Bañuelos’ current family, however, hoped to rehome her rather than keep that appointment. Amber and her boyfriend were ecstatic they could make Roxy Bañuelos part of their family that day.

Roxy Bañuelos went into heat that first week in her new home. So, Amber scheduled her spay/neuter surgery appointment with our San Antonio clinic a few weeks out. Amber got Roxy Bañuelos fixed, vaccinated, and on heartworm preventative within a month of bringing her home.

“I truly want to say thank you for making me feel comfortable leaving her in safe hands. I was very nervous about her surgery, but everyone was so friendly and nice. She made a great recovery and is as happy as can be. She’s definitely a goofball.”

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Rocky received affordable care keeping him healthy

By SNN Admin | 08.11.2023

Martha needed to get her dog, Rocky, neutered. But she could not find an affordable veterinary clinic near where she lived. That’s because Martha lives in a veterinary desert – a part of town where there is no access to veterinary care for many miles. These deserts exist because veterinary clinics typically located in more affluent areas of town, where people have more disposable income to care for their pets. These practices leave low-income communities without affordable pet care near where they live.

That’s where Spay Neuter Network helps. We operate most of our clinics in veterinary deserts and offer transport services for spay/neuter surgeries to and from our clinics if pet owners have transportation issues that might prevent them from getting to our clinic. The goal is to provide every pet equal access to basic pet care, which includes spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips, and preventatives for flea, tick and heartworm.

When Martha’s husband discovered it would only cost $85 to get their 11.5-lb. dog, Rocky, neutered, rabies vaccinated, and microchipped, he told his wife to make the appointment “right away.”

Post-surgery, Martha told our staff, “I am 100% grateful for your services today, and for fixing the pets in our community. I will help spread the word in my neighborhood, so other pet owners can find these services for their pets too.”

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An affordable fix gets Magmus a home

By SNN Admin | 08.11.2023

Kelley couldn’t help but notice a one-month-old kitten wandering and mewing around a dumpster outside a restaurant. With no mother cat around, this kitten, who was barely a pound, appeared to be an orphan. Kelley approached and was able to pick up the kitten. Kelley already had one kitten and thought, “it would be great to have a playmate for her other kitten.”

During this time, Kelley fell in love with Magmus and wanted to make him a part of the family. But she soon discovered that affordable vet care was not available nearby. She thought she might have to surrender Magmus to the shelter. Thankfully, a friend told Kelley about our affordable services. So, when Magmus was old enough, she got him neutered, rabies vaccinated, and microchipped for just $55 at our Crandall, Texas, clinic. “Thanks to SNN, Magnus is fixed and will live with me forever,” Kelley says.

Will you donate to support the next pet in need?

Happy Tails: Daniel rescued Chica from inside a car

Happy Tails: Community comes together to help Felipe

Happy Tails: Act of Kindness helps Tohbi get healthy

Happy Tails: Share the love to help pets like Maya

Happy Tails: Affordable surgery option helped Blackie get neutered

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