M-SNAP to Host Voucher Event Next Weekend

Nonprofit organization aims to curb pet overpopulation through spay and neuter assistance program

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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M-SNAP, the Mountaineer Spay and Neuter Assistance Program, is hosting a voucher event on February 21 in Wana, West Virginia. The nonprofit, which has issued close to 20,000 vouchers since 2008 to help pet owners pay for spaying and neutering procedures, relies on grants, donations, and volunteers to operate. The organization's work is supported by the generosity of the late Margaret and Richard Peterman, who created a provision in their estate to benefit animal welfare groups.

Why it matters

Pet overpopulation is a significant issue, with many abandoned or surrendered animals ending up in shelters, some facing euthanasia. M-SNAP's voucher program aims to address this problem by making spay and neuter services more accessible to pet owners, thereby reducing the number of unwanted litters and homeless animals.

The details

M-SNAP, an all-volunteer nonprofit, has worked since 2008 to provide spay and neuter assistance to pet owners in West Virginia. The organization partners with local veterinarians and operates a thrift store, ReTails, to generate funds. The upcoming voucher event is open to pet owners living west of Interstate 79 and south of U.S. 19. Interested individuals can call M-SNAP at 304-985-0123 and press Extension 3 for more details.

  • M-SNAP was founded in 2008.
  • Since 2011, the organization has received $673,000 in grants from the Margaret and Richard Peterman Foundation.
  • The upcoming voucher event is scheduled for February 21, 2026.

The players

M-SNAP

The Mountaineer Spay and Neuter Assistance Program, a nonprofit organization that works to curb pet overpopulation in West Virginia through a voucher program and other initiatives.

Nancy Young

A longtime volunteer and current treasurer of M-SNAP.

Margaret and Richard Peterman

Animal lovers who created a provision in their estate to benefit animal welfare groups, including M-SNAP.

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What they’re saying

“We're so very grateful. We appreciate the Petermans, who make it possible to do the things we do. And we're always looking for volunteers.”

— Nancy Young, Treasurer, M-SNAP (The Dominion Post)

What’s next

The upcoming voucher event on February 21, 2026 will provide eligible pet owners living west of Interstate 79 and south of U.S. 19 with assistance to cover the cost of spaying and neutering their pets.

The takeaway

M-SNAP's ongoing efforts to promote spay and neuter services through its voucher program and other initiatives demonstrate the organization's commitment to addressing pet overpopulation and ensuring the welfare of animals in West Virginia.