PROGRAM STATUS UPDATE

SNIP Service and Recovery Support Are Currently Paused

AAF's SNIP service network and recovery support program are currently paused pending funding stabilization. The program model is documented and ready to relaunch as funding permits. If you need spay or neuter assistance right now, our Pet Help Desk can connect you with current partner clinic options.

SNIP is paused because the funding is not there yet. If the math on this page makes sense to you, that is the gap you can close.

PROGRAM MODEL

One Surgery. One Prevented Litter.
Thousands Saved.

SNIP is open to anyone. We connect you with reduced-cost spay and neuter through our veterinary partners. If you are enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, WIC, or Disability, you also receive $100 in post-surgery recovery support to help cover time off work, transportation, and recovery supplies.

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$180
Per Intervention
4.5
Intakes Prevented
$100
Stipend Included
60:1
ROI Ratio

Figures based on AAF Sponsor Impact Calculator methodology.

HOW IT WORKS

Three Steps to Get Your Pet Fixed

No red tape. No runaround. Call, schedule, recover.

1

Call Pet Help Desk

Contact us at (833) 754-7542 toll-free or (205) 754-7542 local to find current reduced-cost spay/neuter options.

2

Schedule Surgery

We connect you with a partner clinic at a reduced rate. SNIP service is open to anyone, no income requirement.

3

Recover at Home

Pet owners enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, WIC, or Disability receive $100 in post-surgery recovery support after the procedure.

THE MATH

Prevention Costs Less. Every Time.

One SNIP intervention compared to what happens when it does not exist.

WITH SNIP
$180
Total cost per intervention
One surgery. One prevented litter. Reduced-cost service through partner clinics for any pet owner. Recovery support of $100 for owners enrolled in qualifying government assistance. The family keeps their pet and the shelter never gets the call.
vs
$6,000+
Shelter cost per unspayed litter
An unspayed pet averages 4.5 offspring per litter. Each animal costs $250 to $450 in shelter intake, housing, medical, and adoption processing (ASPCA). One unplanned litter puts $1,125 to $2,025 on the public system.
ELIGIBILITY

Who SNIP Serves

$100
Recovery Support Payment

SNIP service is open to anyone. Reduced-cost spay and neuter through our veterinary partners with no income requirement. The $100 post-surgery recovery support is paid to pet owners enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, WIC, or Disability (VA, SSDI, or SSI). Verified documentation required.

Call Pet Help Desk
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SNIP Service

Open to anyone. We connect you with a partner clinic at a reduced rate. No income test, no application essay, no gatekeeping. If you need cheaper spay or neuter, we can help.

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Recovery Support ($100)

Paid to pet owners enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, WIC, or Disability. Helps cover time off work, transportation, recovery cone, and follow-up vet care. Upload proof at application. Verification is good for one year.

P

What Pets Qualify

Dogs and cats of any age or breed. Our veterinary partners conduct a health assessment during your consultation to ensure safety.

R

Recovery Timeline

Spay: 10 to 14 days. Neuter: 7 to 10 days. We provide post-operative care instructions and follow-up support.

W

Scheduling

We target 4 to 6 weeks from application to surgery during normal demand. During high demand periods, a waitlist may apply.

The Numbers Behind Prevention

Every SNIP intervention creates a measurable reduction in shelter intake. Figures below are AAF Sponsor Impact Calculator estimates.

$180
Per Intervention Cost
4.5
Intakes Prevented Per Surgery
$1.1K+
Taxpayer Savings Per Intervention
60:1
Return on Investment Ratio
FAQ

Common SNIP Questions

Is there a cost to me?
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SNIP service is offered at a reduced rate through our partner clinics. The exact amount depends on the clinic and your pet. Pet owners enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, WIC, or Disability also receive $100 in post-surgery recovery support, which can offset most or all of the remaining cost depending on the clinic.
Who qualifies for SNIP?
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SNIP service is open to anyone. There is no income limit and no application essay. The $100 post-surgery recovery support is paid to pet owners enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP/EBT, WIC, or Disability (VA, SSDI, or SSI). Verified documentation is required and is good for one year.
What pets can be fixed through SNIP?
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Dogs and cats of any age or breed. Our veterinary partners assess health during the consultation.
How long is recovery?
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Spay: 10 to 14 days. Neuter: 7 to 10 days. We provide post-op care instructions.
Is there a waitlist?
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During high demand we may have a waitlist. We target 4 to 6 weeks from application to surgery.
How do I apply?
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SNIP is currently paused. Call the Pet Help Desk at (833) 754-7542 toll-free or (205) 754-7542 local and we will connect you with current reduced-cost spay/neuter options in our partner network.

SNIP Is Paused. The Math Still Works.

SNIP is on hold until the funding is there. If you need spay or neuter help right now, the Pet Help Desk can point you to current reduced-cost options. And if the numbers on this page make sense to you, you can be the reason SNIP comes back.

Call Pet Help Desk Fund a SNIP Relaunch
(833) 754-7542 toll-free
or (205) 754-7542 local
"This program is so wonderful, and I truly am thankful for your patience while I was gathering all documents, scheduling shots, etc."
Charlanda E., SNIP participant
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