SNIP - Spay/Neuter Incentive Program
SNIP is a
voucher program for cats and
dogs of low-income residents in Sacramento
County excluding the cities of Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and
Sacramento, as they provide their own animal services.
Qualified residents are given vouchers for surgery to use a
participating veterinarians. Proof of low income such as EBT card,
SSI, WIC, or even income tax statements is required, along with a $20 co-pay.
The SNIP package includes:
vaccinations - micro-chipping
- animal
license
- voucher to be used for
surgery with one of the participating veterinarians.
- Please bring your animal to the shelter with you when applying
for the SNIP program. Residents must schedule their
surgery within 30 days of receipt of the voucher. Up to
two (2)
animals per household are eligible.
Call (916) 368-7387 (choose
option 5) or drop by the shelter during open hours. Note: Come by anytime,
however the shortest wait times are on Wednesday or Thursday
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesdays are very busy and you may experience longer wait times.
(SNIP's cannot be done on Fridays and Saturdays unless the
animal has a current rabies vaccination that does not expire in
less than 6 months.) View SNIP Flyer
(PDF)
Folleto SNIP en espaņol
(PDF)
|
Text only 
