InstaSnip Program
We’re breaking down barriers to spay-neuter services with fast-tracked funding designed specifically for under-resourced shelters and rescue organizations.
What Is InstaSnip?
InstaSnip is a spay/neuter grant program that provides immediate financial assistance for spay and neuter surgeries to Who Will Let the Dogs Out partner shelters and rescues. This animal welfare funding program, which was generously funded by the ASPCA and a private donation, addresses the critical need for accessible spay/neuter services in under-resourced Southern shelters, which is essential for solving the current pet overpopulation crisis.
Spaying and neutering are proven methods for controlling pet populations, reducing animal shelter intake, preventing unwanted litters, and improving overall animal well-being. The InstaSnip program minimizes bureaucratic red tape and enables community donations to go directly to shelter-specific veterinary funds, ensuring that resources reach the animals who need them most.
Why Spay/Neuter Funding Matters
The animal shelter crisis in America, particularly across Southern states, is directly linked to pet overpopulation. Every year, millions of dogs enter shelters, and many face euthanasia due to lack of space and resources. Spay and neuter programs are the most effective solution to:
Prevent unwanted litters and reduce the number of homeless dogs
Decrease shelter overcrowding and euthanasia rates
Improve community animal welfare and public health
Reduce costs for animal control and municipal shelters
Create sustainable, long-term solutions to pet overpopulation
By providing direct funding for spay/neuter surgeries, InstaSnip helps shelters address the root cause of animal overpopulation rather than just managing the symptoms.
The InstaSnip program is an offshoot of WWLDO's InstaGrant Program, founded in 2023, which provides essential, functional needs for overcrowded and financially struggling shelters in the American South.
“This is a way for under-resourced shelters and rescues to get immediate access to spay/neuter funding, which is critical for solving our current animal crisis.”
~ Cara Achterberg, Founder of Who Will Let the Dogs Out
How to Apply
Who Will Let The Dogs Out is committed to expanding this spay/neuter grant program to serve more animal shelters and perform more life-saving surgeries across the Southern United States. Our partner shelters and rescue organizations can apply for InstaSnip spay/neuter funding to support their animal welfare programs and reduce pet overpopulation in their communities.
Not a partner shelter yet? Learn more about partnering with WWLDO to access spay/neuter grants, educational resources, and funding opportunities for your animal shelter or rescue organization.