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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH RESPONSIBILIT Y.
Winter Issue 2013
Community News
More Hope for San Antonio Strays
Thousands of dogs and cats met their final days at this once catch-and-kill facility located in Brackenridge Park.
For more than fifty years, under the umbrella of the Metropolitan Health District, lethal gas was used to do away with
San Antonio’s unwanted strays. Now, it serves as a state-of-the-art animal adoption center.
Before November of 2004, this facility was one of San Antonio’s best Highlights of the grounds include scenic walking trails, open pavilions
kept secrets. There was no veterinary care provided, no organized for training, and an innovative cattery. Here potential adopters
rescue groups to intervene, nor social media campaigns. Finally, the interact with pets in a more intimate setting. The campus also hosts
controversial article, “Death by the Pound,” made the front page of a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, Pet Shotz, where surgery and vaccines
Sunday’s paper. This news rocked citizens in our city and started a are provided at a reduced fee for the general public. The clinic is
public outcry. Much needed reform ensued. City government, on track to sterilize 18,000 dogs/cats over the next three years.
civic leaders, new ACS leadership, and devoted animal lovers More than 55,500 spays/neuters were provided by animal welfare
worked hand in hand to develop a strategic plan which now saves agencies in 2012 and this number is expected to increase by
more than 75% of the animals entering the doors of Animal Care several thousand in 2013. What a remarkable achievement!
Services. It is a far cry from the old days where the animals that SNIPSA sends our warmest thanks to the many key players
entered ACS never stood a chance of leaving. responsible for bringing San Antonio closer to No-Kill.
The spacious and inviting center was made possible through city
funding and a one million dollar gift on behalf of Petco. Named in
honor of its former Executive Director, Paul Jolly, the facility took Success in 2013
two years to construct. Its doors opened in late October under the Adoptions: 653 dogs/cats
care of San Antonio Pets Alive (SAPA). It is estimated that more
Big Fix spay/neuter surgeries: 1,320
than 3,000 dogs and cats will be adopted from the center annually.
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Photos by by Marie Langmore.
Big Fixin’ Our Furry Friends
SNIPSA has been chipping away at pet overpopulation with its volunteers talk to pet owners about the benefits of spay/neuter.
Big Fix Clinics for over four years. With 28 Big Fixes under our belt Having a sterilized pet is mandated by city ordinance unless a pet
and more than 5,500 free spay/neuter surgeries provided for owner wants to apply for a breeding permit. Tougher legislation
targeted areas of San Antonio, SNIPSA continues its grassroots was part of the 2006 strategic plan to bring San Antonio to the
mission of saving lives. Six times a year, an army of dedicated forefront of No-Kill. We are inching closer to our goal as witnessed
volunteers and seasoned staff organize a fully functional MASH with a 47% decrease in animals being impounded to ACS in the
style hospital in area community centers or neighborhood churches. same neighborhood that SNIPSA provided more than 1,000 free
The goal is simple – to make ourselves available on a Saturday surgeries in a two-year time span. Who would have predicted
within walking distance so pet owners have the opportunity to do the impact these clinics would provide to our neighborhoods –
what is right for their animals. Going door to door distributing flyers, thousands of lives saved through thousands of hours worked!
VOLUNTEERS
The Nuts& Boltsof Getting the Job Done
Volunteer Power – we cannot emphasize its importance! Since SNIPSA opened its doors in
2006, volunteers have served as the backbone of our outreach. What started as one part-time
employee in the upstair’s playroom of the founder’s home has evolved into a staff of five
with a real upbeat office. The phone used to ring just a few times a week and now rings several
times an hour. Not to mention the countless email requests and daily pleas we filter from
area shelters needing help with stray animals. Whether it is transporting dogs/cats from area
shelters, filing paperwork, answering the phone, bathing a dog, fostering countless rescues,
or working a Big Fix – the tasks are endless. Thank you, steadfast supporters – even the
smallest jobs are appreciated. We have some of the best helping hands in San Antonio!
• Acres North Animal Hospital Langmore Photography • San Antonio Junior League
Special Thanks
•
• Amy McNutt Charitable Trust/ • Lily’s Cookies • Slone + Company Advertising
Courtney Walker The Lunch Mamas • Southern Merchandise
Your support and belief in our •
and Distribution
• Austin Highway Animal Hospital • Olmos Park Animal Hospital
mission has enabled SNIPSA to The Barking Lot Olmos Park Wash & Fold South Texas Veterinary Specialists
• • •
rescue and re-home more than • Branding Works Pearl Farmers Market • Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital
•
5,500 animals. • Dr. Stephanie Lisciandro • PetSmart Charities • Studio Benton Photography
• George, Kymberly, & • The Rachel & Ben Vaughan • US Signs
Blake Rapier Family Trust Foundation • Veterinary Imaging Center
• Kym’s Kids • San Antonio Area Foundation • Whole Earth Provision
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SavingLives
Pilots N Paws Gives
Sanford Wings to Fly
To most of you, A263923 has no significance, but at San Antonio’s
ACS this represents an ID number assigned to every animal
Sanford photo by Alana Donovan.
entering its system. Sanford was one of the lucky ones – picked up
by ACS to be given another chance. His owner passed away
leaving him chained in a yard and covered in mange. Following
protocol, he sat at ACS waiting for next of kin to reclaim him. Days
turned into weeks and no one came forward. SNIPSA learned of
his plight and made arrangements to secure a foster home. It was
heartbreaking to watch Sanford initially. He was painfully shy and
spent the first few days hiding in the brush trying to be invisible.
•
He had never experienced the freedom of living off of a chain. With
Sanford prepares for take off.
time, TLC, and many delicious “chewies,” Sanford’s soul emerged.
Then the magic happened. An applicant from the Midwest was thousand pets. It is an ingenious idea to serve areas of our country
interested. But how to get him across the country without using a with a deficit of rescue animals. Shelters in the Northeast sit empty
commercial carrier? An Internet search led us to Pilots N Paws. while residents wait to bring an in-need pet into their homes.
Pilots N Paws is an online volunteer organization where general Depending on the logistics of travel, dogs reach their destination
aviation pilots connect with rescue volunteers to transport animals via a series of flights and volunteer pilots. Sanford flew two
in need to safe havens. The non-profit was formed in 2008 and was legs with two different pilots maneuvering World Series air traffic.
granted the status of Humanitarian Flights where pilots use portions What an amazing journey for this once-Texas boy!
of their flight expenses as a tax-deductible donation. With over To learn more, visit www.pilotsnpaws.org. Kudos to an incredible
3,000 pilots, Pilots N Paws has assisted in re-homing of several organization that has saved the lives of countless companions.
The Gift of Life
Blockwalking before a Big Fix is always an
adventure, and July’s Big Fix was no different.
Tied to a dog house lay a dying dog, missing
most of his hair and so anemic he could
barely raise his head.
The volunteer knew that, without intervention,
he would be dead in a matter of hours. She
returned later that night hoping he still may
blood donor candidate. Blood was collected How did a noble dog like Grito end up in this
be alive, but knowing that either humane
from one dog and infused into another. Within condition? Unfortunately, this is the plight of
euthanasia or a blood transfusion was in order.
a half hour, Grito lifted his head. His tongue so many of our homeless animals – discarded
Thankfully, Grito was still alive – his chest rising
turned from white to a faint pink. He opened for newer dogs, abandoned in a move or
with each rapid breath. He was hoisted
his eyes and responded to his name. It was purchased for hunting purposes with no
over a fence and loaded in a car, his skin
remarkable watching him return to life over the long-term plan. Unlike most, Grito had a
reeking of severe mange. There was brief
next several hours. He was in the advanced happy ending. Spotted on Facebook by a
discussion about what do between husband
stages of Ehrlichia causing spontaneous couple who held this breed in high regard, he
and wife and sure enough the non-sensible
bleeding due to low platelets. This disease is was adopted within a few months. He is now
wife won out. He had suffered far too much
treatable and Grito stood a promising king of the household and best buds with
in his short life and deserved a chance. Now
chance of making a full recovery. The next another German Shorthaired.
the difficult part – where would we get a
day, Grito could stand and within a few days It is donations like yours that help us save dogs
dog to donate blood at midnight?
he could run. He was bathed and treated for like Grito. Thank you, SNIPSA supporters,
Luckily, a pit bull mix was being fostered at mange. Within 2 weeks, he started to
for giving Grito many more dog years!
the veterinarian’s house and was a perfect resemble a German Wirehaired Pointer.
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SNIP ITs
The joy of reading heartfelt messages from adopting families is the driving force of fostering – the reason we open our
homes to animals in need. In the end we know any sacrifice is worthwhile.
Daisy (now Violet) Brutus (now Zach)
Daisy, a Pit Bull emaciated and used for breeding, riddled with mange At first glance, little Brutus looked like any
and heartworms, wandered up to our Big Fix. SNIPSA nursed her ordinary poodle puppy – fluffy, cuddly,
through the obvious medical issues and thought that was the end of the and absolutely irresistible. Everything
story, until one day, Daisy went blind. She was suffering from Ehrlichia, was in his favor until we discovered a severe heart murmur. Congenital
a tick-borne disease that caused spontaneous bleeding into her retinas. heart murmurs like Brutus’ are fatal unless surgically corrected. Finding
She lost one eye and volunteers worked round the clock to save the a veterinarian to perform open heart surgery was a hurdle, but Dr. Greg
other. She was adopted by a wonderful woman at an adoption event Lisciandro stepped up and performed the intricate surgery needed to
and is now living the good life. close a small vessel in his heart. Within weeks, Brutus was back to his
“
normal self and full of puppy vigor. His story caught the eye of a prior
I fell in love with Daisy the second we met. Her sweet face and amazing
SNIPSA adopter that shares the following story.
wag told me that she felt the same. Knowing what Daisy went through in
“
the first years of her life is painful, but SNIPSA’s care and support helped Brutus, now Zach, is 11 months old. He is in perfect health and greets
her become the pooch that she is now. The only thing better than Daisy’s each day with joy. He is smart and curious and nothing fazes him. He is just
story of strength and recovery is spending every day with her. Daisy, now a happy-go-lucky guy. After he recovered from surgery, Brutus/Zach visited
Violet, spends her days napping with cats, taking walks in her neighborhood his Foster Mom and fell in love with a sweet little foster she had at the time.
and snuggling with her person. What a great life! Thank you SNIPSA for Now Zach and his little sis, Lily, are inseparable. I am blessed to have these
” ”
saving my sweet girl and helping us find each other. ––– Mercedes babies. They are a constant source of love and fun. ––– Cindy
Weesley (now Fancy Eloise)
Weesley arrived at a SNIPSA Big Fix via a shopping cart. Her owner had so many cats that she
literally wheeled them to the clinic. She surrendered a few kittens to SNIPSA because she couldn’t
care for them any longer.
“
I lost my 7-year-old tabby to a long battle with stomach issues and thought I would never open my
heart or home to another animal. However, I found it very hard to live without a companion. I prayed
for God to point me in the right direction. While browsing SNIPSA’s website, I came across a picture of
the cutest cat I had seen in a long time. The cat’s name was ‘Weesley’ and I knew immediately he was
the one. “He” turned out to be a “she” and ‘Weesley’ became ‘Fancy Eloise’. I feel so blessed to have
”
been able to give her a forever home and that she chose me to be her forever Dad. ––– Cody
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Canine Chatter
Six Years of Racing for the Rescues
September is always a fun-filled month as we prepare our annual for Race for the Rescues.
What started as a novel dog race has evolved into an event with everyone from serious
runners to casual participants – all there to support the cause. San Antonio Spurs point
guard, Cory Joseph, presented awards with visits from mascots Funky Monkey,
WellMed Hound Dog, and ACS’s Chips and Salsa. With more than 1,000 supporters,
SNIPSA raised over $70,000 to further our life-saving mission. Donations will support
• Dexter –
2013 Face of the Race
spay/neuter outreach in the community as each Big Fix clinic costs on average $15,000 to spay/neuter,
vaccinate, and microchip approximately 250 pets in targeted neighborhoods. We are grateful to our fans,
sponsors, volunteers, and staff who step up when we come knocking. Thank you, SNIPSA friends!
Volley For Paws Cinn-a-bells
Treat your pup to these all-natural
Bump, spike, dig, pass, block, slide… just a few of the moves tasty holiday treats.
taking place in the hot summer sun this past August at
SNIPSA’s Second Annual Volley for Paws. With eighteen teams 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
2 eggs
participating, Team 4 Stars came out on top. SNIPSA raised
1 cup canned pumpkin
over $2,500 to assist with the medical care of rescue animals
3 Tbsp peanut butter
in our adoption program. Dozens more cheered from the
1/2 tsp cinnamon
crowd at Sideliners Grill enjoying drinks (maybe even a few
brewskies) and munching on appetizers as they rallied for their 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
favorite team. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients. In a separate
bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter. Add
Be a part of the solution! egg mixture to flour mixture and knead thoroughly. The dough
will be dry and stiff, add water to make workable if needed.
Do your part in helping San Antonio 3. Roll dough to about 1/2" to 1/4" thickness, and cut out using
a bell-shaped (or your favorite) cookie cutter.
in its mission of saving lives.
4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until hard and dry.
Go to the back page to find out how you can help.
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DONOR
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital
IN MEMORY
“Abbey” Campbell
Michael Benedum
Memory & Honor
Drs. Robert & Virginia Nell Duncan
“Ned” Womack
“Ned” Womack
Nancy Newman
Angela Welch
“Daisy’s” Medical Costs
“Gingerbread”
Nita & Harry Shuster
Anita & David Kboudi
Lily Fisher
Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Ace” Junod Claudia & David Ladensohn “Ned” Womack Anna Mlynski “Gingerbread” Dr. Mark & Ellen Weinstein Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Addie” Sahanek Virginia Munroe “Ned” Womack Anne Ivy “Gingerbread” Jason & Ronni Chozick Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Amie” Blom Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Ned” Womack Anonymous “Gingerbread”
Nia Clements Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Ansel” William Womack “Ned” Womack Christine Hardenberger “Gingerbread”
Sky Blanchard Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Armstrong” Rogers Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Nena” Chuck Nohsey “Gingerbread”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Old Dog Boscho” Cynthia Polnaszek “Gingerbread” Ricardo Aguiar Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Avery”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Barney” Johnson Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Oranga” Detwiler Denise Moore “Gingerbread” Ashlyn Roth Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Bella” Wingo Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Osmore” Andress Esmeralda Balboa “Gingerbread” Nancy Scheifele Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Belle” Hampton SNIPSA “Paloma” McGregory Evelyn Hinojosa “Gingerbread” Sydney Pedraza Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Biscuit” Miller Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Penny” Blackwelder Frank Martinez “Gingerbread” Leslie Davis Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Blazer” Hardeman Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Pepper” Shipley Georgianne Gale “Gingerbread” Cathy & Jack Keene Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Bobo” Fazzino Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Precious” Iris Escandon “Gingerbread”
Evan Meade Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Boots” Weidner Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Puppy” Wyatt Joseph DeWeese “Gingerbread”
Stan & Laura Shuster Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Brackie” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Ranger” Cress Kristin Graham “Gingerbread”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Raul Kitty” Kristin Bengoechea “Gingerbread” Joan Zhao Lily Fisher
Mary Beth Shipley “Brodie”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Buck” Moore Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Raven” Reininger Kristy Vandergriff “Gingerbread” Bob Minton Lily Fisher
Heather Wright “Budster” Stanush/Jackson Family “Razz” & “Jazz” Nichols Laura Johnson “Gingerbread” Steve & Jenger Waters Lily Fisher
Lynda Wallis “Buzz”, “Kir” & ”Opie” Monroe & Carrell Miller “Red” the Cat Lisa Dutton “Gingerbread” Meg Cochrane Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Casie” Cunningham Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Riley” Campbell Melissa McClain “Gingerbread” Justine Fisher Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Casper” Keyes Cindy Ochse “Rio” Merium Valdez “Gingerbread” Teslie Swanson Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Celtic” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Rocky” Badgett Sarah Weinblatt “Gingerbread” Amy Robinson Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Charlie” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sabel” Davis Sue Bartholomew “Gingerbread”
Marie Asselin Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Chelsea” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sadie” Keller Susan Galloway “Gingerbread”
Susan Tourk “Gingerbread” Luke Vilagi Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Claire” Mattice Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sampson”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sandy” Johnson Tom Anderson “Gingerbread” Meghan Maloney Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital Clients’ pets
Kelly Horner “Clipper” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sandy” Polster Traci Hughes “Gingerbread” Stanley Alterman Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Coach” Dale & Beverly Rollins “Scruffy” Vicki Almy “Gingerbread” Chris Knoedler Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Daisy” Stepter Dr. & Mrs. Brandon Bregman “Sebastian” & “Bongo” Sanchez Wendy Taylor “Gingerbread” Sandra Press Lily Fisher
Lou Womack “Daisy” Womack Anne Parrish “Sherlock” Parrish Virginia Davidson “Grizzy” Davidson Janice Niles Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Dax” Powell Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Shilo” Martin Angela Loth “Jenny” Don Novick Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Delilah” Walker Heather Wright “Simon” Rebecca Canary “Lobachevsky”
Arthur Binger Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Dixie” Jackson SNIPSA “Skyy” Brutsman Ricci & Delia Reyna “Maggie” & “Otis”
Janice Von Bulow Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Duncan” Blackwelder Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Smarty Pants” Palmer Steven Browning “Maggie” Browning
Kristin Graham “Morgan” Virginia Allen Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Dusty” Boyd Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Smoochie”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Elvis” Verwers Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sophie” Laurie Posner “Morgan” Dr. Lawrence Lenderman Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Emily” Standard Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sox” Ellebracht Perny Shea “Noodles” Shea Catie Poneck Lily Fisher
Jason Cassady “Flash” Cassady Molly Porter Burke “Suzie” Ellebracht Katherine Wilson “Romeo” & “Juliet” Melissa Roscoe Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Freckles” Miller Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sweetie Bee” Norton Elizabeth Galliher “Rupert” Seth Fisher Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Georgia” Chapa Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Sybil” Kershner Robyn Faifer “Skooter” ETS Cares Campaign Lynette Perloff
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Hanna” Moore Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Texas” Richard & Helen Knight “Spice” Illiana Cantu Maddie Pendon (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Harley” Raines Kathy Kelley “Troy” Sanchez Jonny & Joyce Rock “Stevie” Rock
Louis Staglik Maddie Pendon (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Heidi” Gibson Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Trudy” Meyer Nancy Towle “Sunny” Towle
Henry Garfield “Tex’s” Medical Costs Ainsley Snider Maddie Pendon (B)
Heather Wright “Henrietta” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Trusty” Owens
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Hershey” Erin Osterholt “Tranco’s” Medical Costs Garret Greiner Maddie Pendon (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Walter Wesley” Weir
Molly Porter Burke “Honey” & “Gunther” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Whiskers” Campbell Lin Marche Inc. “Truffles” Luke Nester Maddie Pendon (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Inkdrop” Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Wolfie” Parsons Deborah Ramsey “Victoria” Isabelle Rivera Maddie Pendon (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Jack” Clements Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Xena” The Embrey Family “Abigail”, “Moose”, “Bella” & “Bruno” Sam Nelson Maddie Pendon (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Jack” Cote Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Zeke” Elina Osherow Amanda Kyle & Juliette Cantrell (B) The Spoor Family Margo Bransom
Geralyn Barras “Jada” Linda Burrow Alfred Booth Kourtney Bowen Amanda Kyle (B) Stephanie Wulfe-Epstein Mary Claire Munroe
Brad Patton “Jada” Katie Leonard Aunt Betty Laura Christ Bee Vasquez
Family & Friends Mary Lamar Matthews (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Jake” Hiser Mae Black Barrie Greenslade Employees of Saks Fifth Avenue Bobby Dees
Cathy Johnson Meg Christie
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Joey” Spulak James Raines Carol Holland Maddie Padalecki Carson Miller
Heather Wright “Katie Boo” Steve Tompsett Chloe Ochse ETS Cares Campaign Meredith Christiansen
Kathleen Kelley Catherine Hubbard, Sandy Hook Elementary
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Kiley” Lomas James Raines Eileen Price Vikhyat & Corey Bebarta Corinne Stocker Darius Mehta Molly & Remi
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Kitten” James Raines Felix Stehling Wardell & Jana Sullivan Corinne Stocker Monica Painter Mom, Dad & “Daisy”
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Kitty” Gary Ensminger Linda Ensminger Phyllis Walker Courtney Walker Cynthia Olmstead Moore-Manifold Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Kodi” Green Mary Jane Gish Mary Jane Gravley Powell Laura Johnson Courtney Walker (B) Mimi Mason Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Healy
Amanda Digman “Koozie” Henneke Little Engine Mary Jean George Jane Stieren Lacy Courtney Walker & James Seiter Mimi Mason Mr. & Mrs. James Healy
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “L.B.”Grounds Brooke Negley Nancy Negley Krissoff Lisa Estrada Don & Donna Hofmann Laura Johnson Nancy Scheifele
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Lacy” Courtney & Mark E Watson, Jr. Nancy Negley Krissoff Ally Matching Gift Program Donald McCain
Tom & Phyllis Neckar Nathan & Kelly Wiegreffe
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Lady Bug” Linda Rael Oscar Silva Mimi Mason Dr. & Mrs. Lynn E. Healy
Mimi Mason Dr. & Mrs. William Hovel Kristin Olfers Noah Craft (B)
Lois Ann Cox “Lincoln” Julie Blumenthal Rose Blumenthal
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Little Bear” Gonzales Mimi Mason Dr. Elizabeth McAlister Sandra Schlortt Payton Wood
James Raines Roy Campbell
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Loki” Tom & Lou Ballard Sarah L. Ross Jane Stieren Lacy Dr. Jana L. Robbins, DVM Stephen Shearer Peggy Dial’s (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Louie” Hardy Florida Jones Stella Ward-Jones ETS Cares Campaign Elizabeth Trevino Christel & Arthur Cordes Rebecca & Adam Moran
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Lucky” Boyer James Raines Vancie Bohls Belinda Nixon Ellen & David Lake Alison & Chuck Raymer Rosemary & Patrick Bray
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Lucy” Charlton Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle Maxwell Vancie Bohls Jillian Deviney Emma Ledbetter Kathleen Burson Sarah Abernathy
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “LuLu Sue” Peek Eleanor Elder Wendy Murnin Sanders ETS Cares Campaign Heidi Harwick Michael Met Shannon Espy
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Madame” Kourtney Bowen Juliette Cantrell (B)
Jackie Leavitt Silver Rosenberg (B)
Heather Wright “Maddie” DONOR IN HONOR Garret Greiner Kourtney Bowen (B)
Linda Shafer “Allie” Maddie Henderson Silver Rosenberg (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Matt Dilan” Luke Nester Kourtney Bowen (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Max” Lily's Cookies “Baxter’s” Medical Costs Louis Staglik Kourtney Bowen (B) Stephan & Sandra McCreary Silver Rosenberg (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Maynard” Clyde Rick & Teryn Morrell “Beyonce” Isabelle Rivera Kourtney Bowen (B) Susan & Bradford Beldon Silver Rosenberg (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “McGovern” Mathis Lily's Cookies “Biscuit’s” Medical Costs Sam Nelson Kourtney Bowen (B) John & Leah Cobler Stuart & Tracy Swiggertt
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Melvin” Monica Painter “Brutus” Suzanne Caro Lily Fisher Melissa Chapman Suzie Elkin’s (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Meow Meow” Melissa McClain “Brutus” Mike & Patty Yantis Lily Fisher Bill & Peggy Clark The Espy Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Mico” Helga Meza “Brutus” Emily Kaufman Lily Fisher Dr. & Mrs. Roy Gonzalez, Jr. The Espy Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Mimi” Maria Antonucci “Brutus” Zoe Wallis Lily Fisher
Dr. Mark & Ellen Weinstein The Espy Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Miracle” Eric Reyes “Brutus” Stephen Evens Lily Fisher
Sally Searcy Kleberg The Espy Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Molly” Emily Hilburn “Brutus Lynne Noriskin Lily Fisher
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Moose” Croon Lin Marche Inc. “Brutus” Laurie Levin Lily Fisher The Schnabel Family The Espy Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Mr. Magoo” Martha Mitchell “Connor” & “Charlie” Mary-Anne Guido Lily Fisher Lara Zsohar The Galassini Family
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Muffin” Wedding Karen Cochran “Cutch’s” Medical Costs Virginia Schilkowski Lily Fisher Sharon Slagle Willetta Peckham Parish (B)
Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital “Murphy” Kirk San Antonio Animal Advocates “Cutch’s” Medical Costs Mary & Richard Trafas Lily Fisher The Slagle Family Willetta Peckham Parish (B)
(B) ––Birthday
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SAN ANTONIO, TX
PERMIT NO. 1058
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6338 North New Braunfels #185, San Antonio, TX 78209
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SNIPSA Board of Directors:
Shannon Espy, DVM, President • Ben Espy, DVM, DACT, Vice-President • Amy Venticinque, M.M., Secretary • Chris Blasko, CPA, Treasurer • Pete Broderick, J.D. Board Member
1. Post on Social Media 5. Trap 8. Exercise
Social media is an easy way to save lives because Dogs were once working animals. Today, we
There are thousands of stray cats living at large place our companion animals in kennels and
someone may see the plea and step up to help. and there are progressive Trap-Neuter-Return
Share articles, invites to adoption events and photos. expect them not to develop behavior prob-
(TNR) programs to manage these colonies. lems. Daily exercise and mental stimulation
2. Item Drive The success of these programs largely depends
on volunteers willing to trap and/or feed the
goes a long way in curbing potential problems.
Consider donating a few hours a week to teach
Hold an item drive for your local shelter or
favorite rescue organization. Newspapers, sterilized cats. Contact the San Antonio Feral Cat a dog how to walk on a leash or stretch his legs.
Coalition or volunteer for a SNIPSA Big Fix Clinic.
treats, toys, collapsible wire crates, puppy
pens, bedding, cleaning and office supplies are We blockwalk leading up to each event to catch 9. Foster
all valuable commodities to area rescues. homeless cats in the neighborhoods we serve. Open your home to a dog or cat in need of tem-
porary shelter. There are more animals entering
3. Photos & Film 6. Speak Up city shelters than there is available space. The
If you enjoy taking pictures or making videos, key to saving lives is foster care. Providing
There are many misconceptions about rescues space, if only for a few weeks, may be all the
shelters need you! Pets, especially the older or
ordinary looking animals, need something to and why it is better to purchase a pet from time the pet needs to be featured at an adoption
set them apart. A photo that captures their a breeder. Mixed-breeds are not fraught event or on the shelter’s website. Medical care,
personality may be their ticket to a new home. with some of genetic problems we see with food, and even a crate are often provided. You
overbreeding. Plus, if you are looking for a simply provide the TLC.
4. Clean purebred, 40 percent of the animals entering
Laundry, cleaning, and general housekeeping shelters are purebred. 10. Errands
are a must to keep an area shelter running. Even Our staff depends on volunteers to do errands
if you have just a few hours, offer to help empty 7. Bake such as hang flyers to promote animals/events,
trash, clean cages or sweep the floor. The Host a bake sale or a lemonade stand to support pick up pet food, deliver an animal to a foster’s
animals need our help as well. Grooming, home and help out at adoption events.
your local rescue organization.
bathing, and giving the pooches a makeover An organization is only as good as its volunteers!
can make a difference in finding a home.
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