SNAP - Spay Neuter Assistance Program:  Provides financial assistance to low-income residents of Allen County to help cover the cost of altering a dog or cat.  SNAP is a donation based fund, so assistance is limited and available on a first come basis.  Apply in person during general business office hours.   

SNAP GUIDELINES:

Applicant must be the animal's legal owner and show proof of low-income status.  
Applicant may apply for help for no more than one dog or cat in a five year period.  
Applicant must show proof of current rabies vaccination for the animal.  
Applicant must co-pay: 

• • $15 per male cat,  
  • $20 per female cat,  
  • $20 per male dog,  
  • $20 per female dog weighing less than 89lbs,  
  • $20 for a female dog weighing over 89lbs.  

In addition to numerous veterinarian facilities available for this low-risk surgery, Fort Wayne  also has a quality Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic that has been providing affordable spay/neuter surgeries since 1983.  It is open to any pet owner from any community.  The clinic is located at 1313 Broadway in Fort Wayne , IN., 260-424-5982. 

History of SNAP:

The SNAP fund was started in 1987 by shelter employees desperate to slow down the births of accidental litters born in Allen County and relinquished daily to the shelter.  In its initial stage, small fund-raising efforts created enough revenue to help a handful of limited income families.  Each recipient expressed a desire to spay or neuter their pet, but they were unable to set aside the funds to have it done.  Out of the first 500 animals altered with SNAP funds, 142 known litters had previously been born.  Clearly SNAP is a beneficial program proven to help pets, their owners, and our community.  Over the years SNAP has helped thousands of low-income families and prevented the unwanted births of thousands of litters. 

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Animal Care & Control - 3020 Hillegas Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 - Business Office (260)427-1244, Fax (260)427-5514. General business hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. Wed.

Adoption hours: 12 p.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. Wed. Also open for adoptions the first and third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adoption office phone: 260-427-5502, recorded pet information line: 260-422-PETS.

Animal Control Officer Assistance: Mon-Sun, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.. Emergencies only: 1 a.m.-6 a.m.