FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Diego, CA – August 13, 2026
The County of San Diego has awarded a new Community Enhancement Program grant to Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP). The $5,000 grant will help bring two free spay/neuter clinics to Supervisor Lawson-Remer’s District 3. Pet dogs and cats of up to 60 low-income District 3 residents will receive free spay or neuter surgeries, with a free preanesthetic health exam, rabies and DAPPv (dogs) and FVRCP (cats) vaccinations, nail trimming, flea and tick treatment, deworming, pain medication, recovery collars, cardboard carriers, and wound care as needed. SNAP provides microchips for pets whose owners want them for only $10. The surgeries will be done on SNAP’s mobile “Neuter Scooter” surgical suite.
The need for affordable spay/neuter continues to be urgent, with San Diego County’s animal shelters and rescue organizations overcapacity and caring for many more animals than their facilities were designed to house. SNAP applauds the leadership of Supervisor Lawson-Remer in recognizing the importance of preventing pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering. Spay/neuter also helps keep pets healthy and happy, and together with their families. It reduces their risk of developing reproductive system cancers, aggressive behaviors, marking, and getting lost while wandering to find a mate.
“We are very grateful to the County of San Diego for continuing to support SNAP’s work to reduce pet overpopulation and help County residents provide this essential care for their pets,” said Dorell Sackett, SNAP’s Executive Director.
About The San Diego County Community Enhancement Program (CEP)
The San Diego County Community Enhancement Program (CEP) is funded by Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues. The goal of the program is to stimulate tourism, promote the economy, and create jobs and/or a better quality of life.
About Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP)
SNAP was the first organization in the San Diego region to implement programs to reduce the number of companion animals euthanized in local animal shelters. SNAP brings no- and low-cost spay/neuter services directly to communities struggling with chronic pet overpopulation. SNAP is recognized as the primary provider of affordable spay/neuter for San Diego County, and has sterilized more than 97,000 pets since 2003. The San Diego Department of Animal Services has recognized the positive impact that SNAP has made on reducing pet overpopulation, including in the unincorporated areas of the county where few animal control officers patrol and the need for accessible, affordable spay/neuter is especially great. Visit www.snap-sandiego.org to learn more, or follow SNAP on Facebook, Instagram, and X to keep up with our latest news and events.