SNIP Spay/Neuter Inoculation Program

Every year in Polk County, thousands of homeless dogs and cats end up in shelters. The sad fact is that only about twenty percent of these animals will find a new home. The rest will be destroyed. The only way to stop this needless destruction is to prevent homeless puppies and kittens from ever being born–through spaying and neutering.

Most dogs and cats that end up in shelters come from poor neighborhoods in Polk County. Many families cannot afford or access veterinary care. This makes it difficult at best to utilize existing facilities.

The Program: SNIP

Community Outreach

The Humane Society of Polk County Inc., through its SNIP's Community Coordinator, will distribute information about spaying and neutering and SNIP services throughout Polk County. In partnership with local organizations, city recreation programs, schools and other programs established for the care of animals, particularly animals of children who cannot afford to have their animals inoculated and sterilized. The Humane Society has developed guidelines to make the SNIP Program available to qualified participants.

Solutions

The Spay/Neuter Inoculation Program (SNIP) is a non profit community service provided by the Nadine Cox Trust through the Humane Society of Polk County.

Come in to the shelter and fill out an application to see if you quailfy for this service.  Please bring verification of what types of government assistance you are receiving with you to fill out this application.