Our Mission

Our mission is to end the suffering and unnecessary death of Minnesota cats, dogs and rabbits due to overpopulation by providing both high-quality, affordable and accessible spay and neuter services to those in need, and animal welfare education in the communities we serve.

MN SNAP’s mission is simple and effective in reducing pet overpopulation. Our work reduces the influx of homeless pets into rescues and shelters, preventing suffering and death. Our vision is also simple: no cats or dogs suffer or are needlessly euthanized due to pet overpopulation in Minnesota.

Our Founder

Dr. Kim Culbertson conceived the idea of and officially founded MN SNAP on April 20, 2010 to fill Minnesota’s unmet need to provide wide-scale and affordable spay and neuter services to the public. Since that day she has worked tirelessly to advance and grow the mission impacting countless animals and clients while inspiring team members, mentees, volunteers, supporters and partners. She led MN SNAP as Medical Director until December 2023.

All MN SNAP operations continue to use the same high standards developed, continually innovated and maintained by Dr. Kim. We provide high-quality, affordable and accessible spay and neuter services to those in need and do everything to honor and uphold Dr. Kim’s legacy, years of service and her unwavering determination to end the suffering and unnecessary death of Minnesota cats, dogs and rabbits due to overpopulation.