Our mission is to end the suffering and death of Minnesota cats and dogs due to overpopulation by providing both high-quality and accessible spay and neuter surgeries to those in need and animal welfare education in the communities we serve.
MN SNAP’s mission is simple and effective to reduce 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 euthanized due to pet overpopulation in Minnesota.
MN SNAP Values
We believe pet overpopulation is a solvable problem.
Collaboration
We partner with diverse organizations and communities to achieve our mission through innovative and humane solutions.
Compassion
We recognize the power of the human-animal bond and work to keep pets with the people who love them.
Fun
We believe that having fun together makes for an open and productive workplace culture.
Leadership
We provide best-in-class capabilities, knowledge and services to address the problem of pet overpopulation.
Stewardship
We use our resources to their greatest potential with integrity and transparency.
Dr. Kim Culbertson founded MN SNAP on April 20, 2010 to fill Minnesota’s unmet need for wide-scale and affordable spay and neuter surgeries to the public. Since that day she has worked tirelessly to advance and grow this 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 and accessible spay and neuter surgeries to those in need and do everything to honor and uphold Dr. Kim’s legacy, years of service and unwavering determination to end the suffering of Minnesota cats, dogs and rabbits due to overpopulation.