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When you make a gift to SNSI, you're helping animals cared for by 220 rescue groups and shelters all across Indiana. Please consider making a donation today.
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This Month's Certificate Recipients
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Free surgery certificates issued to:
- PAWS of Adams County, Decatur (Adams Co.)
- Golden Retriever Rescue and Community Education (GRRACE), Plainfield (Hendricks Co.)
- Pet Neutering and Adoption Services, Inc., DeMotte (Jasper Co.)
- North Central Indiana Spay Neuter and Rescue, Battle Ground (Tippecanoe Co.)
- Strays in the Garden, Highland (Lake Co.)
Any 501c3 animal welfare organization or municipal shelter can apply to the SNSI's Pet Friendly Group Grant program annually.
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free surgery certificates for free-roaming cats were issued to:
- PAWS of Adams County, Decatur (Adams Co.)
- 4 Precious Paws Spay/Neuter Rescue, Kokomo (Howard Co.)
- Pet Neutering and Adoption Services, Inc., DeMotte (Jasper Co.)
- North Central Indiana Spay Neuter and Rescue, Battle Ground (Tippecanoe Co.)
- I Wanna Go Home Rescue, Dyer (Lake Co.)
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The funding for SNSI's grant certificates is made possible from revenues received from sales of the
If you're not already sporting a Pet Friendly license plate, make plans to get yours in 2016!
Indiana's #2 selling plate saves animal lives!
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A Special Thank You to Tom Wood Lexus
Thank you to Tom Wood Lexus for their continued support of SNSI. Help us thank them by considering a Tom Wood Lexus for your next vehicle.
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Community Quote
Jay County Animal Control after receiving additional help from SNSI:
"Thank you, thank you, thank you for thinking of me and doing this. I am so excited and grateful."
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Thank you to the following 2016 Hair Ball Sponsors!
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Getting to Zero - Animal Welfare Strategy
 In his easy to read book, Getting to Zero, Peter Marsh provides life-saving information on the programs needed to end shelter overpopulation and the euthanasia of unwanted animals.
Marsh states "the truth cannot be changed until it can be seen." His point is that people must understand the stories of the animals that cannot be saved due to limited resources. Limited resources frequently cause shelters to reach capacity, and then what?
SNSI and many of our shelter and rescue partners recognize spay-neuter as the first order of defense to stop the cycle of unwanted litters. Peter Marsh has gathered information through extensive research to help rescue groups and shelters get to zero-kill, and he makes the information available free of charge.
Peter Marsh's home state of New Hampshire is now a zero-kill state. As a result, New Hampshire shelters are able to accept dogs transported to them by Indiana's CanINE Express Transport Project.
Now is Indiana's time to become a zero-kill state. SNSI and many Indiana shelters and rescue groups are following the same proven path, paved by Peter Marsh. We're seeing results, but we know we can do more and that time is of the essence.
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Secure Yer H-arrrrr Ball Tickets Today
Tickets are now on sale for the 12th annual Hair Ball, SNSI's largest annual fundraiser! This pirate-themed parrrrrr-ty guarantees a swashbucklin', barrel o' fun! Plan now to sail on over to the Delaware Township Community Center in Fishers on Saturday, October 1, from 6 - 11 p.m. Grub, drinks, music and dancing, and a live and silent auction are included, all to raise some loot for the animals.
Visit our website today to purchase advance tickets for just $45 thru Sept. 6th ($60 after that date). You could even bring the whole landlubbin' crew for just $400 (table of 10). Don't be a scalawag - buy your tickets today or walk the plank!
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Go Nuts for Spay/Neuter!
 SNSI will once again be selling delicious Terry Lynn nuts and candies to support our efforts! Each year, many people look forward to buying these high-quality snacks for holiday gifts or baking. We'll soon have our order form ready and on our website. For more info, contact us at
nuts@GetThemFixed.org
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or leave a voice mail message at (317) 767-7771.
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Indy Nears No Kill Status
The City of Indianapolis reports an impressive 86.4% live release rate for the first six months of 2016, with the live release rate for cats being 92% during that time period. Compare this to just six years ago, when Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) had a live release rate of only 47%.
 "Much has changed, and no-kill has become the ever present goal at IACS. Through adoption specials, the availability of low-cost spay/neuter, and numerous rescue partners who pull dogs and cats on a daily basis, the dedicated staff can focus on a commitment to save lives," said Jason Larrison, speaking for the City. "And with the addition of a veterinarian and a medical staff of three registered vet techs to assist, IACS is able to assess and treat more sick and injured animals than ever before. Credit also should go to Indianapolis citizens who choose to "adopt, not shop" and look first at IACS for a family pet."
 Like any shelter that reaches 90% or higher live release rate, a no-kill status cannot happen without the help of current and future pet owners. It is important that pets are being spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. These three steps can greatly impact the live release rate of Indy's open-admission municipal shelter that accepts approximately 14,000 stray, found, owner-surrender, sick and senior dogs and cats annually.
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Animals Win When You Register Your Kroger Card
You love animals, right? And, you need groceries, too! Why not support your passion for animals by putting your Kroger Plus Card to work for SNSI's mission? Kroger's Community Rewards Program allows you to support SNSI with the swipe of your card. Be sure and register your card to designate SNSI as your charity of choice. It adds up to savings for you and saving animal lives.
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 October "Treat Your Tails" Campaign
It's almost that time of year again, when SNSI partners with vets to provide low-cost spay and neuter surgeries through its Treat Your Tails campaign. Throughout October, participating vets offer surgeries at prices ranging from $35 to $75. If you have a family member, neighbor, co-worker or friend who has been struggling to get their dog or cat fixed, please share this important information with them. Treat Your Tails certificates and the list of vets will be posted on our website later this month.
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