Dogster's Spay & Neuter Program

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Spay and neuter saves lives. And every surgery makes a difference.

Since 1999, Dogster's Spay & Neuter Program (D-SNiP) has been helping pets and the people who love them. What began as a small rescue effort grew into a mission focused on one of the most effective ways to prevent pet homelessness: affordable, accessible spay and neuter services.

Today, our nonprofit veterinary clinic in Durango, Colorado, provides high-quality, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and essential preventive care to pets throughout Southwest Colorado. We serve local families, rural communities, and rescue organizations working to give animals healthier, happier lives.

Since launching our spay/neuter program in 2011, D-SNiP has performed more than 25,000 surgeries! Each one represents an animal helped, an unwanted litter prevented, and another step toward reducing pet overpopulation and shelter overcrowding.

But behind every number is a pet, a family, and a story.

Your generosity helps make the next surgery possible. Together, we can continue making affordable spay/neuter services accessible to our neighbors and their pets.

Local generosity. Lasting impact. One pet at a time.

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Mission

D-SNiP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation and preventing unnecessary euthanasia through affordable, accessible spay/neuter services and community education.

We believe every pet deserves access to essential veterinary care, regardless of their family's financial circumstances or where they live.

Background Statement

Dogster's Spay & Neuter Program (D-SNiP) was founded in 1999 by Karen Zempel, beginning as a small rescue effort dedicated to helping animals in need. Over time, it became clear that rescue alone couldn't solve the growing problem of pet overpopulation. Prevention was the key.

In June 2011, D-SNiP began providing spay/neuter surgeries, initially operating from a retrofitted mobile unit that brought affordable veterinary services to communities throughout the Four Corners region.

With the support of donors, grants, and a dedicated veterinary team, the program continued to grow. In February 2020, D-SNiP opened its permanent high-volume spay/neuter clinic in Durango, Colorado, creating a lasting home for affordable veterinary care in our community.

Today, our clinic performs thousands of surgeries each year, helping local families and rescue organizations access essential spay/neuter services. We also collaborate with animal welfare partners to reach pets in rural communities where affordable veterinary care can be difficult to access.

More than 25,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2011 represent thousands of healthier pets, fewer unwanted litters, and meaningful progress toward reducing shelter overcrowding.

More than 25 years after our founding, our commitment remains the same: helping people help their pets, preventing unwanted litters, and building a healthier future for animals throughout Southwest Colorado.