Decades ago, far away from new Mexico I went through a time when I used every agency available. I had 3 kids and 3 jobs and no resources and was struggling to get an education and a job that would allow me to feed my children. Applying for any type of assistance felt like selling my soul. Feeding an animal or being concerned about its quality of life was not possible.
Fast Forward to 2008 in las Cruces, a different life. After helping with a feral cat project for several months , I thought about adopting kittens from the last litter born. SNAP vouchers were provided for me because I had helped with the project. My cats are healthy and happy after 10 years..
More years have gone by. Life is good..I have a new puppy, one that I have wanted since those early years. I wasn't going to go to SNAP. I assumed I didn't qualify for their income guidelines. A friend of mine encouraged me to check them out. I did and I couldn't be happier. Not only did I qualify for a voucher but I walked out with a volunteer application.
I now volunteer at SNAP and bring my neutered puppy with me. I would recommend SNAP to everyone. The folks here really do care about the improving the quality of life for our furry companions in this community. Services that positively impact on the animal population have a positive effect on us all.
SNAP is a wonderful organization dedicated to reducing the senseless deaths at our local shelter here in Dona Ana County NM. Our county has one of the highest euthanasia rates of any in the country. The group has never waived in their dedication to this serious problem and has stayed focus to their mission of "preventing the suffering and death of dogs and cats due to overpopulation."
Review from Guidestar