Thursday, February 11, 2010

Who Qualifies for MN SNAP's Low Cost Spay Neuter Program?


We are frequently asked about who qualifies for our program. MN SNAP’s services are available ONLY to animals belonging to: 
  • Income-qualified families
  • MN 501(c)3 animal shelters and rescue organizations
Income qualified pet owners must show a Minnesota-issued identification and one of the following:
1. Proof of participation in one of the following needs-based public assistance programs: 
  • Food Stamps
  • Medicaid
  • Free Lunch Program (Public Schools)
  • Social Security Disability (SSD)
  • Minnesota Care (MNCare) or Medical Assistance (MA)
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
  • HUD Section 8 Housing
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Major VA Disability
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Formerly AFDC 
(OR)2. A client may bring his or her most recent income tax return showing income of less than $40,000 per household.

MN 501(c)3 rescues and shelters may click here to register.
Income-qualified families may click here to register.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Social Butterflies

MN SNAP has taken the social media plunge! We have joined Google's BUZZ and created a Facebook fan page. If you are a gmail user you can now follow MN SNAP on Google BUZZ. Facebook users should stop by MN SNAP's Facebook Fan Page and become a fan. Be sure to suggest our page to your friends. We look foward to your comments, sharing ideas with you and learning more about our pet loving friends!