CHANGING LIVES THROUGH RESPONSIBILIT Y.

Winter Issue 2016

Adoption Stories

ATribute toOlder Pets

9th Annual R4TR

Our Wish List

Porter,Frisco&Maeby

2 Winter 2016 www.snipsa.org

Every year, we wonder if this might be thelast photo shoot for Scooter, the originalSNIPSA dog. Scooter was returned notonce but twice and eventually landed ahome with SNIPSA’s founders in 2005. Thiswiry Benji breed has brought great joy to hisfamily, served as the mascot for countlessSNIPSA events, and whose Hollywoodglam decks the walls at the SNIPSA office.If we could clone this fun-loving mixed breedwe would — a 1,000 times over! If wewould have known that leaving him aloneon that first Christmas Eve would haveresulted in the mass destruction of everygrass shade in the bedroom, we may havesurrendered him, too. If we would havehad a crystal ball to know how instrumentalhe would be in raising four children, we wouldhave made him the official nanny.

We share this to bring attention to the“senior dog.” When considering adoption,please consider an older pet. They areoften the first to be overlooked and thefirst to be euthanized in shelters. They arealso some of the first to be surrendered bytheir owners — replaced with younger,more spry pups.

However, owning a senior dog has manyadvantages: • Senior pets have graduated from their

search and destroy phase — you canleave your favorite purse and shoes onthe floor without a worry

• What you see is what you get — thereare no surprises to size, length of fur,color, or temperament

• Senior pets make great companionsfor senior citizens — not only do theyprovide unconditional love but also asense of purpose for their caretaker.

• Older dogs have manners — they aretypically housebroken and know basicobedience making an easy transition toan indoor home

• Adopted pets are grateful for yourkindness — older pets seem to knowyou’ve provided them with a secondchance when someone else has givenup on them.

• Less need for exercise — not only dosenior dogs walk at a slower pace, theyalso travel less distance. Their interestand constant sniffing of the worldaround them serves as a reminder forus to slow down, too.

• Old dogs can learn new tricks — olderdogs have longer attention spans thanpuppies making them easier to train.

• Shouldn’t have to be alone — everypet deserves to have someone withthem as they take their last breath.

Paying Tribute to the Older Pet

Adoptions: 616 dogs/catsBig Fix surgeries: 2,425

Each year, our favorite dog bakery, PAWsitively Sweet Bakery, has a movie premiere fundraiser. The money raised from the event is given to an organization of their choice. Guess who was their chosen recipient this past summer? You guessed it. SNIPSA! The Secret Life of Pets played to a sold out crowd in June 2016. Thanks to the generosity of allthose present, as well as PAWsitively Sweet Bakery, SNIPSA received a check for just over$1,600. Their contribution will be used to extend our mission to even more dogs and cats inour community. We are “pawsitively” thankful for the incredible gift!

Lights! Camera! Donation!

ScooterCommunityNews

2016

Winter 2016 3www.snipsa.org

• Acres North Animal Hospital

• Amy Shelton McNutt Charitable Trust

• The Barking Lot

• Branding Works

• Courtney Walker

• Dr. Stephanie Lisciandro

• Langmore Photography

• Lily’s Cookies

• National Charity League — The Rose Chapter

• Olmos Park Animal Hospital

• San Antonio Area Foundation

• Slone + Company Advertising

• Southern Merchandiseand Distribution—Johnathan Walker & Hillary Conrey

• South Texas VeterinarySpecialists

• Spring Branch Veterinary Hospital• St. Mary’s University• US Signs• Whole Earth Provision

Your support and belief in SNIPSA’slife-saving mission has enabled us torescue and re-home more than 7,500animals and sterilize over 9,500through our spay/neuter outreach.

Special Thanks

HOW HAVE WE DONE THIS?Through a dedicated group of volunteers, veterinarians, staff, andcommunity partners that are committed to improving the lives ofhomeless animals in the Alamo city.

WHAT SETS THE SNIPSA MODEL APART?It’s a grassroots effort going door to door and backpack to backpackto solicit our appointments in targeted zip codes predeterminedby Animal Care Services. We use a large gymnasium or communitycenter to accommodate any size, breed, and gender of dog or cat.

HOW DO WE INCREASE COMPLIANCE? By offering free service on a Saturday within walking distance ofthe pet owner’s home. There is also no additional charge for pain medications, vaccinations, or microchips which can be a financialburden for folks with multiple pets. This is often a pet’s first andonly time to see a veterinarian during its life.

HOW MANY ANIMALS ARE TREATED DURING A BIG FIX?Approximately 325. Rumor has it we’ve done more.

HOW MUCH DOES EACH CLINIC COST?Roughly $25,000 – approximately $75 per animal.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?The more lives saved in the community, the less lives entering theshelters. The less lives entering the shelters, the greater the savingsto tax payers. Most importantly, it is the most effective means tomake a sustainable difference in the lives of our companion animals.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?Volunteer at one of our Big Fix clinics or sponsor the surgery of aBig Fix appointment. Or do both!

WHAT’S OUR MOTTO?Come early…stay late!

Approaching seven years of Big Fix clinics, SNIPSA has provided over 9,000 (yes…9,000!) FREE spay/neuter,vaccination, and micro-chipping services for underserved areas of San Antonio.

Fixin’ Big with SNIPSA’s Big Fix

Photos by Joel Pena.

www.snipsa.org4 Winter 2016

SavingLivesSeeing homeless animals in our community when visiting San Antonio can be aneye opener. This was especially true for two New Yorkers vacationing in theAlamo city. After a day of museum visits and Riverwalk fun, a lone pup walked upto them. An old rope was tied around his hairless neck, his body covered head totoe in scabs and sores from demodectic mange and neglect. They kept the littleguy close to their side and called every one they could think of: police dispatch,local animal shelters, and countless rescue groups. A couple of hours after theirfirst meeting, the short and stout Porter walked through SNIPSA’s doors.Seemingly unaware of his physical state and his hard luck, he pranced into ouroffice with tail wagging and head held high. After many medicated baths, antibioticsand lots of love, his transition from San Antonio stray to beloved pet was seamless.With every tuft of fur that slowly comes back, Porter becomes more and morethe pup he was meant to be — the happy and playful Porter House.

Porter House Pup

beforebefore

Maeby suffered some hard knocks. Neglected and ill, her owners surrenderedher to Animal Care Services. SNIPSA saved her and committed to getting herwell. She was sullen, scared and afraid of human touch. After some observation,it was decided she was in pain. Foul-smelling discolored urine led to the diagnosisof bladder stones. The stones were so large they had displaced her bladder. The treatment: surgical removal of the stones, antibiotics, and a special diet.

After a full recovery, the true Maeby started to slowly come alive. No longer thetimid girl, she loved tagging along with her foster dad to dog-friendly spots. It was atone such restaurant that she met her adoptive family. There was an instant connectionas Maeby’s golden tail couldn’t stop wagging and her new mom couldn’t stop smiling.

Today, you won’t find Maeby hiding in a corner. Instead, she’s front and center onher family’s social media hamming it up for the crowd. Proof that a little extra loveand never-give-up attitude can transform a hopeless pup to the terrific family dog.

Call Me Maeby

afterafterbeforebefore

afterafter

When a young and puny Frisco was brought into our program, we knew hewould quickly become healthy. However, as days went by, he did not get anyhealthier. He could not keep food down and soon became lethargic. We realized thatFrisco was puny for a more serious reason. He suffered from megaesophagus.

Megaesophagus is a life-threatening condition where the esophagus loses muscletone and remains enlarged rather than contracting when eating. Because of this,foods and liquids cannot make their way into the stomach. This was causingFrisco to regurgitate every time he ate. The only solution was to build a platformwhere Frisco could eat upright allowing gravity to move the food to the stomach.

We at SNIPSA never give up on an animal, so it wasn’t long before, little by little,Frisco began to put on weight. With the help of a committed adoptive family, thistenacious boy fought his way to become a typical kitty — chasing insects, climbingtrees, and napping on his favorite sofa. Yay, Frisco! We knew you could do it.

Fixin’ Frisco

beforebeforeafterafter

Photo by

Ben

jamin Yanto.

Photos

by Be

njam

in Yanto.

The joy of reading heartfelt messages from adopting families is the driving force of fostering – the reason we open ourhomes to animals in need. In the end we know any sacrifice is worthwhile.

Vis i t www.sn ipsa.org to learn more about SNIPSA’s miss ion or adopt ion.

Winter 2016 5www.snipsa.org

SNIP ITs

Content of letters may have been edited due to space constraints.

TurboOne early quiet morning at the SNIPSA office, the front door gently opened andin scooted a little cardboard box. Nothing unusual really, as we are blessed toreceive donated items throughout the week. However, donations don’t cause abox to move! We peaked over the top of the box and there sat little hairlessTurbo. He clearly had mange, his skin red as a tomato and he stunk to high heaven.He was in dire need of medical attention. After some TLC, medical treatmentand nutrition, this tiny naked pup stole the heart of his adopted mom, Erica.

Turbo definitely lives up to his name. The little guy has gotten most of his hairback and has a lot of energy and I do mean a lot! Most puppies will play hard for10-15 minutes and then sleep for an hour. Not Turbo! He is non-stop action andplays for about an hour and then rests for 5 minutes, then back at it again. Turboloves to cuddle when he is quiet and resting, not to mention the one-on-one attention. His siblings, Remy (another SNIPSA rescue), Petunia, Freckles, and Cottonlove him too! ––– Erica

“

MaebyThe beginning of Maeby’sstory is on the previous pagein Saving Lives. We’ve neverbefore done a crossoverstory, but we love sharingour happy endings and thisis a picture-perfect happyending indeed!

Maeby has been the sweetest and most wonderful dog. Herfoster dad told me “there is no perfect dog, but Maeby is prettyclose!” Wow, was he right. I never have had any doubts that shebelongs with me. She is sweet, cuddly, and has a sense of humor.Even though she’s a dog, she’s my family here in San Antoniowhile the rest of them are in Dallas. I prayed for a dog like her tocome into my life. She is more of a blessing than I ever couldhave expected. Cheers to my sweet new pup! ––– Kaitlyn”

“

”

Ophelia (now Pepper)After being struck by a car, Miss Ophelia found herself at a local shelter with afractured leg and a terrible infection due to a piece of bone that had becomenecrotic. She also had heartworms! Orthopedic pins were placed in her tibiaand she required an extended course of antibiotics. Her devoted foster momdrove her to our office for weekly bandage changes. She now lives the goodlife with two children dressing her in costume, sleeping on her “flower” pillow,and taking a dip in the water tank on hot summer days.

We love having Pepper at our house out in the country. Our kids love to playwith her and work on training or teaching her tricks. My daughter has especiallybecome attached to her. Pepper is the perfect inside dog and is amazing with allthe kids in our family. We are very grateful to have found SNIPSA and appreciateeverything they did to save Pepper’s leg. ––– The Bartons

“”

afterafter

beforebefore

Photo by

Marie La

ngmore.

6 Winter 2016 www.snipsa.org

SNIPSA’s 9th Annual Race for the Rescueswas another grand success with more than850 participants joining together with theirdogs to run, walk, or stroll the Alamo

Heights course. But the fun didn’t end at the finish line. There weretreats, music, and festivities for everyone — Kiolbassa sausagewraps, gourmet iced coffee from Rosella, watermelon lemonadefrom the Good Kind, face painting and balloon twisting from localartists, and our signature doggy pool avenue where tuckered outpups could take a break or swim (whichever the case may be!).Hank, a middle-aged dachshund, garnered more than $6,000 forhis fellow “street brothers,” beating out 13 other contestants to winSNIPSA’s Face of the Race. In all, we raised more than $100,000!

We at SNIPSA extend our most sincere thank you to our sponsors,racers, and SNIPSA fans for continuing to support our annualfundraiser year after year. We would not be the success we arewithout each one of you.

4 cups flour + 1 cup salt + 1 1/2 cups water———————————————————————————————Mix all ingredients together and knead until dough is wellcombined. Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.Press your pet’s paw into the dough. Don’t forget to make ahole in ornament for hanging before baking.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 12 minutes. Let ornaments coolcompletely before decorating further.

CanineChatter

•Hank –2016 Face of the Race

Green Dog Kennel owners, Andre and Lola Crane, started this event toraise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering. This year’scelebration raised over $6,000 to support SNIPSA’s Big Fix outreach.More than 50 runway-ready costumed pups took to the stage to provethey had what it takes to be crowned the winner. It was a tight contestbetween Chicken Poodle Soup and Tux “Prince” the Pomeranian, withTux taking the grand prize. The purple-clad pooch took a victory lap to thetune of Purple Rain on his very own custom purple motorcycle. Thank you,Green Dog Kennels and all those that supported another Dia de Los Perros!

6th Annual DiaDe Los Perros

decorate &celebratedecorate &celebrate

Photo by Ross Benton Photography.

9th Annual R4TR

Are you an avid shopper? Do you prefer to do yourshopping online rather than trekking through thestores or slogging through the crowds? If that’s yourstyle, then Smile! Amazon Smile is a perfect way to doyour shopping without hassle — all the while donating0.5% of your total purchase to your favorite charity!

It couldn’t be easier! Go tosmile.amazon.com andsign in. You’ll be askedto choose the charityyou’d like to support.Enter Spay Neuter InjectProtect San Antonio,and start shopping!It’s just like yourregular Amazonaccount. Your wishlists, saved items,and specials anddiscounts willstill be there. It’s Amazon —with a Smile!

Shop, Smile & Donatewith Amazon

© Ivonnewierink | Dreamstime.com

smile.amazon.com

Winter 2016 7www.snipsa.org

Memory& Honor

www.snipsa.org

DONOR IN MEMORYLouise Womack “Abrams” WomackSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Abby” DavisSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Abby” WahlSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Abita” HillSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Alex” MorganSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Amigo” SchulerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Angie” LemmeCarolyn Hunter “Annie Doodle”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Annie” EzzellSNIPSA “Apollo” FlemingThe Collins Family “Aya” CazortSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Bacall” WestmorelandSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Badger” MorleySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Bagel” FailingCathy Floyd “Bailey”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Baxter” KingSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Bear” TeatSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Beau” HigginsSpring Branch Vet Hospital “BeBe” HillyerAmanda Digman “Big Mac” Pritchard Family & Mrs. KrauskaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “BooBoo” JanosekSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Brena Bell” CraneSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Brewster” WarrenSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Buck” ManningSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Buddy” BylerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Buddy” MerzThe Young Family “Butter” CollinsRebecca Swanson “Callie”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Callie” FoleySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Cassie” RiekenSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Cedrick” JonesSpring Branch Vet Hospital “ChaCha” ViddlerKelly Cavender “Chanel” PerezSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Chattie” WhiteSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Chi Chi” PinkhamSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Chico” JohnstonFlor De Lis Nuno “Chispas”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Chloe” MillerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Choco” JeanSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Chubby” PerciavalleBelinda Nixon “Chully” BaxterDaphne Burbach “CJ” & Peggy ProchaskaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Clyde” DetmerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Coco” SchaferKeith & Linda Kendall “Daisy” RumsfeldSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Dakota” BernatavichSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Daphne” ThomasSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Dax” McCrawSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Dewey” BlakeyAnthony Ferro “Dexter”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Dingo” GrochettSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Duchess” ChmielSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Duke” MogaveroSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Duncan” LowrieSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Duster” FarrerColeman Renick, Jr. “Elvis” BenedumSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Emmett” AlanizSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fais/Fay” JamisonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fancy” SmithSNIPSA “Finley” OrthSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fiona” GearhartSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fluffy” AchaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fluffy” HarrisonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fluffy” MatticeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Frances” LanfordSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Freddy” LousierSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Fritz” PresleySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Gigi” CockerhamSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Girl Friend” HatchSNIPSA “Globse” LynchSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Grayson” StoltsSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Grey” ScarfoSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Gus” DigmanSNIPSA “Handicat” BrowerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Hannah” DoughertySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Harley” MasonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Heidi” HerronLaura Dawson “Hershey” DawsonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Holly” BuskeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Iddy” FarinelliBob, Melanie, Will Maxham “Izzy” ThompsonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “J.D.” DigmanAmanda Digman “J.D.” DigmanVincent Fonseca “Jack O’Lantern”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Jack” RobertsonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Jade” GarciaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Jake” ComptonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Jake” JacobsWayne Choate “Jake” McKinneySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Java” ShipleySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Jenny” SawyerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Jenny” SpearmanSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Jupiter” Bayne

SNIPSA “Kailee” YantoSpring Branch Vet Hospital “KC” SteubeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Kitkat” O’BryanSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Kitty” HigginsSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Koko” MyersSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Korina” PettersenSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Kroger” RyanSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Kujo” IngriolaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lacey” CorriganLouise Womack “Lacey” CorriganSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lacie” KarrerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Layla” HaleySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Leo” DeSousaSarah DeSousa “Leo”Jeffrey Train “Lexie” TrainSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lexie” KahlerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lexus” HallSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Libby” FenstermacherSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lilly” RenfroeSue Divich “Lily”Kathleen Doria “Lola” JimenezKaren McMurry “Lola” HerreraSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Louie” FlavinSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lucky” HerumSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lucy” BergmansSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lucy” RathkeBob & Mary Carter “Luke Swayze”Sarah Thomas-Vega “Lulu”Lou Ann Gore “Lulu” HughesSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Lynx” HallLouise Womack “Maggie” WomackVirginia Nell Duncan “Maggie” WomackSNIPSA “Mahoney”Naomi Scrivener “Mandy Lee”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Marisol” CattsSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Marnie” LamarreMegan Hughes “Maude”Carolyn Rose “Max” NealSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Mckinsey” ClarkeAnn Shearer “Ming” Shearer-DialSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Miss Kitty” McNaulSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Missy” AndersonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Mochi” HallSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Molly” BeachSuzanne Denton “Molly” HickeyVeronica Rouse “Monte” UhlerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Mooch” GunnoeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Nala” MurphySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Norman” CampbellSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Odie” McKinzieSusan Bonnette “Paddie” BonnetteSusan Bonnette “Stanley”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Patricia” HanryLou Ann & Mark Gore “Pauly/Pawli”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Pax” WhittenbergSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Penny” EzzellSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Petee” GenoveseSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Pinto” WeberSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Plaid” SchroederSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Poco” ManuelSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Poppi” TurpinSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Princess” LeyendeckerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Puff” CasanovaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Ranger” GlazeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Reba” RenthJulie LeBrun “Riley” Pinzon-AgansSue Bain “Riley” TietzRichard & Veronica Rouse “Riley”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Rocket” AndersonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Roscoe” ChandlerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Roxie” LechnerSarah Doerr “Sadie”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Sally” McCrumLaVonne Grandy “Sam”Marie Langmore “Sam”SNIPSA “Sam” DibleyJennifer Marshall “Sam” SullivanSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Sarah” MooreJennifer Marshall “Sasha” KaplenSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Sassy” MiaoulisSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Scooter” EthridgeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Seamus” MarutSNIPSA “Sebastian” StrayerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Shadow” HowardSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Shandie” ToweSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Shasta” McKeeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Siamese” DarnellTerri Bills “Siegfried”Sue Seeliger “Siegfried”Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Smokey Jo” MaloySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Smokey” BlacklockSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Snickers” ChandlerSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Snowball” AmaroSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Sophie” Pickrel

Spring Branch Vet Hospital “Spookie” Van DerWeideSusan Bonnette “Stanley” BonnetteAmanda Digman “Striker” DigmanSNIPSA “Stuart” GavinSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Susie” CroomSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Sweep” RichmondBob & Martha Espinoza “Sylvester”Bob, Melanie & Will Maxham “Sylvester” EspinozaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Tara” BurginSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Teddy” WynnSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Teetcee” GlenewinkelSue Bain “Tex” TietzSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Theodore” CartaSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Timber” PettmanColeman Renick, Jr. “Tito” BalthropeSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Toki” McElveySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Wally” ThomasonSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Willow” EchavarrySpring Branch Vet Hospital “Zeke” WelshSpring Branch Vet Hospital “Zoe” PappasJerry Finley Michael AustinBill Riddle Barbara BrantnerJudy Raines Betty MoonMichael Austin Bill FinleyJudy Raines Burton BarnesJames Raines Burton BarnesJames Raines Carol RicheJames Raines Carol WinterKeith Kendall Daisy RumsfeldJames Raines Delbert HolsteadMarie Langmore Dorothy LangmoreCarrie Green Ethel Affleck JohnsonChalmer Bohls Ethel Affleck JohnsonMind Science Foundation Ethel Affleck JohnsonJudi Craig Ethel Affleck JohnsonCharles Slick Ethel Affleck JohnsonJames Raines Ethel Affleck JohnsonRobert & Joanne Tucker Ethel Affleck JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Bradford Breuer Ethel Affleck JohnsonClay Rutherford Ethel Affleck JohnsonColeman Renick, Jr. Ethel Affleck JohnsonJeff & Nancy Moorman Ethel Affleck JohnsonRobert & Joanne Maddox Ethel Affleck JohnsonKeith & Eleanor O’Gorman Ethel Affleck JohnsonJudy Raines Ethel Affleck JohnsonMarion Mitchell Ethel Affleck JohnsonChico & Ann Newman Ethel Affleck JohnsonKim Rokicki Ethel Affleck JohnsonMelinda Rieken Ethel Affleck JohnsonDr. & Mrs. Mark Weinstein Floyd James ReissigSusan & Brian Chandler Frank Eloy Pakuszewski, Jr.Caroyln & Michael Rose Gloria & Gerald SilberMary Monroe Jennifer PawelekDr. & Mrs. Mark Weinstein Jimmy CavenderJane Jacobs Joan BrownJanis Kelly Joan BrownCristian Orr Kristina OrrJohn & Kelly Foster Liz BraniffJulia Dutton Liz BraniffSheila Nix Liz BraniffJudy Raines Liz BraniffDavid Carson & Barry Hoff Liz BraniffMimi Weber Louie LouisMary Doles Louis PitlukJames Raines Marty GroosJudy Raines Marty GroosRob & Anne Tucker Marty GroosThe Tucker Family Mary Estelle TuckerJason & Ronni Chozick Michael HoffmanDebra Christianson Michael HoffmanColby Machaud Michael HoffmanPortfolio Real Estate Alamo Heights Michael HoffmanRebecca Waldman Michael HoffmanDH Realty Partners Michael HoffmanKaren & Tom Delaven Michael HoffmanJoyce & Alan Schwartz Michael HoffmanLouise & Bryan Sagor Michael HoffmanMelissa Mieras Susan HernJohn E. Newman Mrs. Yolanda de LeonLinda Gill Trudy Engle

DONOR IN HONORJohn Matlock “Angel & Bozley” MatlockPaul & Lauren Blackwell “Bee”Cheryl Remmert & Lisa Armstrong “Beethoven”Igor Halfin “Bonnie”Tom Scrivener “Boscoe”Danette Bogsen “Buster”Martita Seeligson “Buster”John Smith “Carley”Renee Hakul “Cassie”Dan & Juli Hennig “Chief”Ramona Seegars “Cotton”Beverly Bragg “Cowardly Lion”

Cameron Weirbach “Daisy”Heidi Restivio “Delilah”Amanda Rivera “Gator”Kristin Graham “Gator”Natalie Bock “Gator”Emily Strayer “Gator”Lisa Valdez “Gator”George Harcourt “General”Sara Hook “Graham”The Honorable Robert Pitman “Jack”Pamela Shay “Jenny”Stephen Cady “Lily & Carly” CadyMonroe & Carrell Miller “Livi, Mille B & Sammi”Blakelyn Bailey “Louie”Denay Sanders “Louise”Robbi Cowley “Maeby”Jeanni Clinton “Maeby”Clare Burch “Maeby”Patrick Gavin “Maeby”Kevin Saroz “Maeby”Karen Appleby “Maeby”Millie Linares “Maeby”Ralph Landry “Maeby”Sally Marvin “Major” & The Maurer FamilyKatie Boggs “Medina River Pups”Cathy Johnson “Meg” ChristieArthur Emerson “Mesquite”Mark Christiansen “Murphy”Andrew Lonnon “Othello”Debra Coverston “Peanut”Amy Hardberger “Pearl”Edgardo & Melissa Gonzalez “Pipin”Cris Valladares “Porter”Taylor Schumacher “Porter”Judy Allen “Porter”Nancy York “Porter”Katherine Farek “Sandy”Luke Nester “Scout” StevensJulia Xia “Sugar Plum”David Rael “Sweetie” RaelGreg & Amanda Hazleton “Tulla, Houston, Hatfield & Fennario”Lauren Blackwell “Willow”Brenda Morales “Willow”Gracie Martinez “Willow”Pat & Karen McMurry “Willow”Michael Austin “Zack & Bear”Patricia Mirakian “Zeus”Timothy Doberstein Abbie & Katie DrybersteinChristine Malec Adam Moran’s BirthdayJoan Wyatt Allen CazortReed Armstrong Allen Cazort & “Spirit”Carol Rymer Amy VenticinqueCarmen Venticinque Amy Venticinque’s BirthdayGeorgia Sweeza Anne SwensonJean Kolovson April & Kelley RamotowskiCindy Stanley Benjamin YantoJan Kirk The Cain FamilyLuis Hernandez Capital Group 5th AnniversarySue McClane Courtney WalkerMr. & Mrs. Mark Watson Courtney WalkerAnn Church Courtney WalkerElisabeth Swann Courtney WalkerPhyllis Walker Courtney WalkerSandy Miller Craig & Jodi ArnoldHeidi Becker David Nagpal’s 2nd BirthdayDebbie Hernandez Dean & Charlotte LockhartDeborah Callanan Doctor HarrisLaura Bond Ella Toye’s BirthdayKatelyn Jones Ella Toye’s BirthdayVictoria Ledbetter Ella Toye’s Birthday Ana-Maria Phillips Emma HuesingerChristian Schnabel The Espy FamilySally Kleberg The Espy FamilyPeggy Clark The Espy FamilyMarilyn Eldridge The Espy FamilyJennie Schwab Hadley BunchLorraine Garcia Ingrid LeeKatie Morrow Jackie UrbanzckLuke Nester Jax HarveyJohn Clamp Jean JamesJim & Sandy Jodi CraigMelissa Haas Landry WeatherstoneEllen Sauer Lindy SauerJoseph Dial Peggy DialDr. & Mrs. Roy Gonzalez SamDanna & Luke Dunn Shannon EspyThe Matey Family Steve & LisaRalph Jentsch Theresa M. ArdoinSusan Bonnette Tommy KlausMari Rabinowitz Tuleta WhiteA.J. & Leona Perry Wendy Black & “Zach”Stephen & Peggy Dial Zachary & Isabella Easley

P.O. Box 90325, San Antonio, Texas 78209

NONPROFIT ORG.US POSTAGEPAID

SAN ANTONIO, TXPERMIT NO. 1058

SNIPSA Board of Directors:Shannon Espy, DVM, President • Ben Espy, DVM, DACT, Vice-President • Amy Venticinque, M.M., Secretary • Chris Blasko, CPA, Treasurer

Dr. Sarah Israel, DVM, DACVS, Board Member • Allen Cazort, Board Member

Spay-Neuter-Inject-Protect of San Antonio

SNIPSA worked closely with Benefit Wines to create SNIPSA’s sixsignature wines — each imported from an organic vineyard in Chile,carefully labeled and shipped straight to your door. With each bottlepurchased, $6 goes directly to SNIPSA and to the pets who need it.

To try these spectacular wines, scan the QR code or go toBenefitwines.com/SNIPSA. Purchase a single bottle, or trythe Collector’s Package and receive all six for just $118!

SNIPSA’s Benefit Wines

Lead

er o

f th

e Pa

ckM

albe

c

Resc

ue R

edC

arm

ener

e

Mut

t Mer

lot

Tail

Cha

ser

Cha

rdon

nay

Sit S

tay

Cab

erne

tSa

uvig

non

Stre

et S

mar

tSa

uvig

non

Blan

c

WISHLISTDonations help support us inour mission to provide loveand care to our community’sabandoned animals.

� Bleach � Paper Towels� Laundry Detergent

Original Tide, High Efficiency

� Windex� Clorox Clean Up� Baby Wipes

� Folding Wire Crates � Nylon Dog Leashes � Nylon Collars

various sizes

� Science Diet Foodadult, puppy, cat and kitten

� Puppy/Kitten Formula� Tidy Cat Litter

regular non-clumping

� Small Plastic Litter Box Pans� Frontline Plus/Advantage

Flea and Tick Prevention� Trash Bags

yard and kitchen size

� Old Newspaper� Hand Sanitizer� Office Supplies

8.5x11 white copy paper, Sharpies,ball point pens, Scotch tape, painter’s tape for surgical packs

� First Class Postage Stamps� Gift Cards

gas, Home Depot, Office Max, Walmart

Vis i t www.sn ipsa.org or ca l l 210 -237-9400 to learn more about SNIPSA’s miss ion.