SNAP (Spay-Neuter Action Project)

The Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP) saves lives by reducing pet overpopulation by providing low-cost spays and neuters to pets in need. SNAP was co-founded in 1990 by a group of women who were volunteering at a local municipal shelter. After seeing countless stray animals come and go, they knew adoptions alone weren't going to solve the problem – there were simply too many unwanted animals for the number of available homes! To reduce the number of animals euthanized in shelters every year, they had to reduce the number of homeless animals from coming into the shelter system in the first place.  They published a referral guide of affordable spay/neuter providers in San Diego County, to address the problem of pet overpopulation at its source. 

That effort eventually led to becoming an affordable spay/neuter provider. SNAP became a non-profit, 501(c)3 Charitable Organization in 1995 and a registered charity in 1996. The SNAP Team of volunteers and medical professionals made it their mission to help reduce pet overpopulation and stop euthanasia in shelters. The Neuter Scooter mobile surgical bus launched in 2003 to travel directly into lower-income communities to provide affordable spay/neuter services right where they were needed most. 

Nearing three decades later, the Neuter Scooter is still in action all over San Diego County, primarily serving the southern and eastern regions. Tangible results have been realized over the years. Through dedication, passion, and strong programming, the SNAP team is proud of their efforts – and the results of over 75,000 animals fixed aboard the Neuter Scooter since 2003!

Visit our website for more informaiton snap-sandiego.org