M-SNAP (Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program)

04/29/2026

To all our supporters who would like to see greyhound racing end in America forever,

Call to Action on the Greyhound Protection Act!
Remember in March, it was enthusiastically added to the Farm Bill!

Finally, the Farm Bill will be voted on this week in the House of Rep. & it will outlaw Greyhound Racing throughout America forever!

But wait, our very own WV Rep. Riley Moore at the 11th hour is trying to derail this historic bill by filing Amendment #269 to dismantle the Greyhound Protection Act and create a permanent carve-out for West Virginia, the only state with live racing!

The greyhounds need your help now to defeat Amendment #269 & pass this bill. Please write to your House Members right away and tell them we do not want greyhound racing in our state. We want the $17 - $22 million yearly subsidy to end, to stop propping up this cruelty! It is just plain wrong for a single lawmaker to hold up progress for the greyhounds, and cause innocent dogs to continue to suffer and die in WV, especially when 80% of West Virginians oppose greyhound racing.

Share this with your friends in other states too to get this federal bill passed and to vote DOWN amendment #269.

House Representative Riley Moore: 202-225-2711
House Representative Carol Miller: 202-225-3452
Senator Shelley Moore Capito: 202-224-6472
Senator Jim Justice: 202-224-3954

Go to the link below and send your emails on the template and make your calls now:

West Virginia is the last state with operating dog tracks. In 2024 alone, 489 greyhounds were injured, including 162 who broke bones and 13 dogs that died. This has to stop. Fortunately, the Greyhound Protection Act has been filed. This comprehensive measure will phase out dog racing, outlaw wagerin...

04/23/2026

Our Community Cat Program volunteers are knee deep in pregnant cats right now - it is "kitten season"! Community Cats include feral cats that have been born and raised without human care or a stray cat that was raised by a human but became lost or abandon that joins a feral colony for safety.

Warmer weather triggers all animals' natural desire to procreate. If ignored amd allowed to produce more unwanted babies the female cat experiences more hardship trying to raise her litter and the babies are often compromised and sick.

Our volunteers advise and counsel neighborhoods and colony managers. They help trap, make appointments, transport, and manage a budget. Eventually, they may work with adoption groups to hopefully rehome stray cats that are ready to leave the streets behind or young ferals that can be socialized.

Every M-SNAP volunteer is determined to make a difference. They know that when we spay a Community Cat, their life improves substantially and their life and their colony mates will end through natural attrition, not from illness, injury, hunger, or predation.

04/04/2026

The M-SNAP Voucher Program issues over 1,000 vouchers for no-cost spay/neuter and rabies shots every year for any Mon County resident who honestly needs our help to fix their pet(s).

In 2026 we have received grants from The Peterman Foundation, Dakota Rhoades Foundation, Your Community Foundation and pending WVSNP and the County Commission grants. BUT THIS IS NOT ENOUGH to continue the program that has witnessed a huge reduction of homeless animals dying at our county shelter since 2009.

We must also rely on the income generated from sales at ReTails / m-snap our special thrift store located on Commerce Drive in WO.

We can't accept clothing, large appliance or computer equipment. We really appreciate new and gently used items. Visit ReTails' page for examples of our donations.

Please consider donating your unwanted treasures so we can continue fixing Mon County, one pet at a time! Our doors are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 am to 6 pm or talk with one of our volunteers for a special delivery.

03/23/2026

Instantly think of Patrick Lester, Kenny Johnston, and Gregg O'Malley 🥰

03/07/2026

Hoping for a happy ending! Don't know my name, but my master said he didn't want me "no more" and kicked me out of the house. I roamed around the trailer court and many were trying to help me. A nice lady in a small apartment nearby who had a house full of kids brought me inside. I was safe. She told her friends about me. Another nice lady and her son offered to foster me until a forever home could be found. Another nice lady called another nice lady who lost her great dane and just might need anothre big dog to hug. The nice lady is coming to meet me today - I hope she wants me. Lots of nice ladies helping this nice lady. I need a hug !

02/28/2026

M-SNAP has been issuing spay/neuter vouchers since 2009.
It was founded by 22 wonderful animal lovers who wanted to reduce pet overpopulation in Mon County. We have also had wonderul volunteers who made huge contributions and guaranteed our success. One of those important volunteers was Carolyn Grinberg (l), shown here with Teddi Lester(r), Manager of the Voucher Program at a M-SNAP event. Carolyn not only served as chair of Community Outreach, she developed the Word and Excel macros that we are still using in 2026 to generate personalized vouchers and mailing labels for our voucher recipients.

Carolyn moved to the DC area to live with her daughter, Heather, who just notified us that her Mom had died. Carolyn was a wonderful volunteer and we are fortunate to have known her. Rest in peace, friend.

02/14/2026

Mark your calendar. M-SNAP has spent 16 years issuing vouchers to Mon County residents, but in 2026 we are celebrating Spay Month in the western part of the county. If you live west of I79 and Route 19, come to Triple B Cat Sanctuary in Wana and apply for a spay/neuter voucher. Saturday, February 21 1 pt to 3 pm.

02/07/2026

Of course you should consult a financial advisor with questions but M-SNAP would appreciate being considered for a donation.

12/31/2025

ReTails by M-SNAP has a new page. You can find us at ReTails / m-snap

We are trying to remove other pages so please watch for our profile picture to find the official page.

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12/06/2025

There is no greater tribute to an animal welfare group than to be honored by one. PAWS is a sanctioned WVU student group whose mission is to promote education in animal wellness and advocacy. M-SNAP tries to attend one meeting every year to explain why spay/neuter is the only viable solution to pet overpopulation. Our friendship has spanned more than 10 years. Today, M-SNAP received a very generous donation from their semester-long fund raising efforts. We are so proud and thankful.