The Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) announced today that it will be combining its reduced-cost spay-neuter clinic and wellness clinic into one larger space.

  This expansion is being made possible by a $225,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, Inc.  “SNAP’s spay/neuter program is an excellent example of collaboration,” said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of PetSmart Charities, Inc. “Partnerships like these are the key to successful, low-cost spay/neuter in local communities.”

SNAP currently operates the two individual clinics, less than one mile from each other off of Interstate 10 and Shepherd/Durham. 

The new facility will be an expansion of the current wellness clinic.  This expansion will triple the current spay-neuter clinic space and double the holding capacity for surgery patients.   By combining and expanding its current facilities, SNAP will greatly reduce all wait times and be able to serve twice as many clients, providing an estimated 20,000 surgeries annually.

“We are excited to enhance our efforts to reduce animal overpopulation in Houston,” said Dr. Jim Weedon, executive director of SNAP.  “This new facility will allow us to expand our reduced-cost services to the general public.  This would not be possible without the grant from PetSmart Charities, Inc., a valued partner and a constant champion for Houston’s animal community.” 

Build out on the new facility will start in July 2009, with a projected completion of January 2010.  To learn more, or to make a donation, please contact Laura Welch, SNAP’s development director, at lwelch@snapus.org or by calling 713-862-3863.