Welcome to Dogster's Spay and Neuter Program (we call it D-SNiP), a non-profit organization. Our mission is to help people afford the costs of spaying and neutering their pets. . . . or SNiPPING them as we like to say. . . . our goal is to end pet overpopulation in Durango, Colorado, and surrounding areas.

D-SNiP was founded in 1999 as Dogster's Fund in memory of Dogster, the beloved pet of Karen and Mark Zempel. D-SNiP offers affordable spay and neuter surgeries for pet owners who cannot afford these procedures. All surgeries take place at Aspen Tree Animal Caring Center.

Each year, 8-10 million puppies and kittens are born in the U.S., but only half of them find homes. That means 4-8 million animals are euthanized every year in shelters, or suffer death by disease, starvation, fighting with other animals, or other cruel ways. 

Preventing animal suffering is just one benefit of SNiPPING. Look through our web site and discover other benefits to spaying or neutering your pet.