SNIPPP

Celebrate Our Happy Tails - Pg 2 SPRING/SUMMER 2020

SPAY AND NEUTER INTERMOUNTAIN PETS AND PET PLACEMENT

Our Mission >>>

Spay and Neuter Intermountain Pets and Pet

Placement (SNIPPP) is a no-kill animal welfare

organization whose mission is to address and

remedy the issues related to companion animal

overpopulation through funding a spay/neuter

program, community education, and the rescue

and placement of at risk animals.

We serve the communities of the Intermountain

Area of California including Northeastern

Shasta County and adjoining areas in Modoc

and Lassen Counties.

We are a California non-profit organization,

staffed exclusively by volunteers and governed

by a Board of Directors. Our meetings are held

every 3rd Monday of the month in Fall River or

Burney. Check our Website or Facebook for

the exact location each month.

We encourage members of the community to

attend and join us in our mission.

For more information about us please visit

us at www.snippp.org or join our Facebook

Group.

Good Mews!

Donations to SNIPPP are tax deductible

Maybe It’s Time to Consider Adoption! Augie was found outside of Burney and unfortunately, his owner was never located. A cattle dog

mix, Augie is intelligent and attentive to his people, is housetrained and a quick learner. Augie

has a congenital hip joint issue that will require lifelong supplements and shouldn't jump in and

out of trucks or high places but other than that he is good to go and is looking for that perfect

someone to become his forever human!

If we have learned anything in the past several

months of COVID-19 and social distancing,

it’s that our pet (or pets) became even more

important to our mental health!

We might not be able to go out

for dinner at our favorite spot, or

get our hair or nails done, but we

can still take our pup for a walk,

or hug our cat when we feel

helpless, scared and alone.

Pets make amazing companions

and it’s been scientifically

proven that having a pet is not only good for

them - it’s good for you! Over the past several

years we have learned that animals have amaz-

ing senses and can be trained to detect subtle

changes in our bodies that allow them to alert

us when our blood sugar is too low, a seizure is

coming on, or when we need their comfort

during a PTSD attack.

Not only do they have some pretty cool super

powers, they are your friend when you need

one the most. The good news is - there is a pet

waiting to give you all the love they have, and

you may not have to look any further

than SNIPPP. In addition to

running a very successful spay/

neuter program, SNIPPP is

always willing to help an ani-

mal in need. We actively

rescue and foster dogs or cats

who have been lost or aban-

doned, or have lost their human

through no fault of their own. SNIPPP also

offers “courtesy listings” to help people find a

home for their pet if they can no longer care

for them.

You can look for love at www.snippp.org by

clicking on the Animals link in the sidebar.

You never know - true, unconditional love

may be just a click away!

You Won’t Be Sorry!

“Animals are such

agreeable friends – they

ask no questions, they

pass no criticisms.”

George Eliot

HAPPY TAILS

One of the most rewarding aspects of animal

rescue is matching a dog or cat with their

perfect person! In that moment, all of the

hard work of our volunteers pays off. We like

to share these success stories - they are our

Happy Tails!

Brandy - This adorable girl came to SNIPPP

as an owner surrender. Although she was

loved by her people, she was a bit of a hand-

ful and more than they could handle. SNIPPP

arranged to have her spayed and she moved in

with her foster mom Angela for some much

needed behavioral training. Thanks to the

work of SNIPPP volunteers, Brandy met her

new furever family and is living a great life in

Oakland!

Smokey - lost his owner suddenly and found

himself all alone. A dedicated lifelong indoor

cat and sometime lap lounger, Smokey was

not too keen on this unexpected change in his

life. Being a bit of a loner, when he moved to

a foster home he spent more time under the

couch than couch surfing! Things were look-

ing a bit glum, when Steve contacted SNIPPP

via Petfinders. Steve explained that his cat

had recently passed away and he was missing

him a lot and that he surmised that Smokey

was probably also missing his former owner

and that they likely needed each other. An

introduction was made and we are happy to

report that Steve was right! Steve and

Smokey are now two bachelors enjoying each

other’s company and hanging out!

Bliss (formerly known as Missy) - Bliss

began life with a bit of a bumpy start. Then

she was adopted and things took a turn for the

better! Soon after the adoption, though, her

owner realized that apartment living with no

yard might not be the perfect situation. She

reached out to SNIPPP for help but agreed to

foster Bliss until new digs could be found.

Things got a little scary again when Bliss

went missing one day in January! She was on

the run for 25 days until a sharp-eyed SNIPPP

volunteer spotted her. Thankfully, SNIPPP

President Larry Burns was able to get her

back into custody! Whew! What an adventure

for a young girl. Bliss met her new furever

folks when Mike and Anne from Dunsmuir

came for a meet and greet and fell in love!

Happy to call Dunsmuir home, Bliss is bliss-

fully happy at last!

These Happy Tails are a big part of SNIPPP’s world. Each donation is used 100% to a make a better life for pets in need or for lost,

abandoned, or surrendered animals in the communities of the Intermountain area.

ANNOUNCING SNIPPP SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM CHANGES EFFECTIVE 6-1-20

SNIPPP is excited to announce changes to our Spay/Neuter Voucher Program! In order to continue serving the animal welfare

needs of the Intermountain Area, SNIPPP made the following changes to our spay/neuter voucher programs effective 6-1-20.

As always, voucher availability is contingent on funding - please consider donating today!

Dog vouchers are available in the amount of $60 towards a spay and $40 towards a neuter, and Cat vouchers are available in the

amount of $70 towards a spay and $30 towards a neuter. SNIPPP vouchers may be used at any veterinarian who accepts them.

Feral cat vouchers may also be available to cover the entire amount of a spay or neuter, providing the cat arrives in a trap. The

cat will be spayed/neutered, its ear will be tipped (to allow for identification as having been altered) and it will be retuned in the

trap for release. This program is limited to Feral cats only and voucher must be used at one of the three veterinary offices

listed below.

In addition to the vouchers described above, SNIPPP has a number of options available through our local veterinarian partners

listed below to provide more financial coverage for low-income households. For more information regarding available assis-

tance please contact SNIPPP at 530-336-6006.

To obtain a spay or neuter voucher, please contact your veterinarian and make an appointment for your pet, then contact SNIPPP

at 530-336-6006. A SNIPPP representative will contact you within 24 hours, often sooner. SNIPPP will contact the veterinarian

and provide them with coverage specifics. Be sure to leave a phone number where you can be contacted and allow for sufficient

time for SNIPPP to confirm the information and contact the veterinarian. Our local Veterinarian Partners are:

Burney Veterinary Hospital - 530-335-3646 Fall River Veterinary Hospital - 530-336-5528

Modoc Veterinary Center - 530-233-4156 (Alturas) or 530-299-3121 (Adin)

Meet Our Amazing Veterinarians –

We are blessed to have not just one, but three caring, wonderful Veterinarians who help SNIPPP on a daily basis! In the event that you don’t know them, allow us to introduce you!

Ryan DePaul – Modoc Veterinary Center

Raised in Surprise Valley, Dr. DePaul received his DVM degree from Oregon State Univer-sity in 2005. Moving to Alturas, he joined the Modoc Veterinary Center in 2005 and be-came a partner in 2007. He purchased Thompson Peak Veterinary Clinic in 2019 expand-ing his practice to the Susanville area. Dr. DePaul specializes in Equine Dentistry and is a Certified Equine and Small Animal Chiropractor. Dr. DePaul loves spending time with his wife Kristen and their five beautiful children, enjoying sports, hunting, fishing, camping and working on his family ranch.

Kerry Healey – Burney Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Kerry Healey has been the owner of Burney Veterinary Hospital since January 2019 after joining the practice in 2013. Dr. Healey, who hails originally from Vermont, graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She is grateful for the opportunity to live and practice in such a beautiful place and with such a dedicated and hard working team. Dr. Healey lives in Burney, with her husband and three very spoiled cats and her newest arrival rescue dog – Teeka!

Jen Imus – Fall River Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Imus’s love of all things Ag and Animals developed early in Grass Valley, leading her to UC Davis, University of Wyoming and back to UC Davis where she received her DVM degree in 2012. After spending time as an Associate Veterinarian working with Dr. Ryan DePaul at Modoc Veterinary Center, she and her husband Dan decided to settle in the Fall River Valley and ultimately purchased Ken Evan’s practice at Fall River Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Imus and her husband have three fur baby dogs – Tuff, Banner and Lou – That’s one happy family!

SNIPPP is grateful for the dedication and care each of you give to the animals we love!

YOU CAN HELP US

Continue SNIPPP’s Mission

530-336-6006 1. We need drivers...far and wide and locally, to take cats and dogs back and forth to vet appointments,

and also to drive them to their new homes, which (sometimes) means more than one day on the road.

We pick up gas expenses and you do the delivery.

2. Do you like photography? That's one key to our adoption successes...a good photo can make all the

difference.

3. Answering the SNIPPP phone. We receive about 30 phone calls a week which are answered by vol-

unteers. Each volunteer handles a week of calls; it is a marvelous way to learn all about SNIPPP. And

you don’t have to be local to perform this invaluable service.

4. Skilled at social media? We can always use help spreading the SNIPPP word!

5. Enjoy talking with people? Interviewing potential fosters, adopters and volunteers? Again, you don’t

have to be local to help in this area.

6. We need foster homes. Can you provide a safe place for a pet while we find their new furever home?

If we have a kitten, cat, pup or adult dog in need, they may be looking for a couch to surf until that

perfect person comes along. We provide food and vet care, you provide the love!

SNIPPP Donation Form SNIPPP Spay and Neuter Intermountain Pets and Pet Placement

PO Box 223, McArthur, CA 96056 ⬧ 530-336-6006 ⬧ www.snippp.org

To Donate By Credit Card visit www.snippp.org and click on the Donate button, or visit www.paypal.com/givenow search and select SNIPPP as your favorite charity – when you donate through PayPal Giving Fund, SNIPPP is not charged any fees and receives 100% of your donation!

To Donate By Check simply fill in the form below and mail it to us with your check.

In either case, THANK YOU for caring!

❑ My donation is a general donation for SNIPPP ❑ This is for DAVID’S FUND

NAME:____________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________CITY:___________________STATE:____________ZIP:___________

PHONE: ______________________ CELL PHONE:________________________EMAIL:__________________________

Your donation is tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID# is 20-7288696

David’s Fund

SNIPPP began a fund in 2018 to honor our late director, David Shepard. “David’s Fund” helps low income owners of medium and small dogs with spay and neuter expenses. When combined with our regular dog voucher, David’s Fund adds up to an additional $100 for the exam, surgery, or other fees for each pet served. Donations made specifically this program are greatly appreciated. You may donate using your PayPal account, or by credit card or by check. Please see the donation form above for more information.

SNIPPP’s Board of Directors

President: Larry Burns, McArthur Secretary: Barbara Lawson, Fall River Treasurer: Sandra Kaul, McArthur Founder & Director: Suzanne Kane, Cassel Director: Andy Lawrence, Burney Director: Heather Smith, Burney Director: Kathy Sweet, Burney Director: Michelle Titus, Fall River

Are You Interested in Joining SNIPPP? Email Larry at lbsnippp@frontier.com

We are always looking for people with a passion to help animals!

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE!

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Donate to SNIPPP through the PayPal Giving Fund and

SNIPPP receives 100% of your donation! You can even

give with American Express points if your Amex card is

linked to your PayPal account!

SNIPPP

PO Box 223

McArthur, CA 96056

530-336-6006