Spay and Neuter Intermountain Pets and Pet Placement

SNIPPP

July 2009-July 2010

There is a 1500 square mile area in northeastern California that depends on one organization for all rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abused and abandoned companion animals.  The area spreads over parts of Shasta, Lassen and Modoc Counties. SNIPPP is the organization of first and last resort for this isolated, economically depressed area.

The organization was founded by Suzanne Kane who in 1982 founded Humane Animal Rescue Team (HART/MuttMatchers) in southern California.  HART specifically rescues senior, disabled and abused dogs and has re-homed hundreds of them since its inception.

SNIPPP was brought to our attention by a Chrissie's Fund board member who has known Suzanne for many years.

Chrissie's Fund will partner with SNIPPP to provide all of the in-need dogs in its geographic area, especially the larger and older dogs, with expanded support.

Our grant to SNIPPP will allow for an increase in the number of spay and neuter surgeries for the dogs of low-income residents.  These dogs will be given appropriate medical attention in addition to the surgeries and a one-year supply of heartworm prevention medication.

For lost dogs, SNIPPP is the only resource.  Our grant will ensure that lost dogs who are waiting to be reunited with their owners are not sent to the high-kill shelter in Redding because of a lack of available foster homes.  The dogs will be boarded.  They will be saved.

For larger, older dogs who are in need of placement through SNIPPP, Chrissie's Fund will provide funds for spay/neuter, medical care, advertising, and boarding if necessary.

SNIPPP is an all-volunteer organization whose members are passionate, tireless and dedicated.  We are proud to be its partner.  We have high hopes that in the coming year there will be fewer residents in the SNIPPP area shelters and more happy endings for homeless dogs.