SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Animal Care Services presented new data Thursday showing the agency had already responded to more than 2,100 animal bite and scratch cases in the first seven months of fiscal year 2026.
Assistant City Manager David W. McCary and ACS Director Jon Gary presented the agency’s yearly metrics at the Public Safety Committee meeting on Thursday.
According to the meeting’s agenda, ACS receives approximately 90,000 calls for service each year. About 60% of the cases are deemed critical.
Dangerous dogs cases
ACS is responsible for investigating dangerous dog affidavits.
In fiscal year 2024, ACS responded to 301 dangerous dog cases. That number jumped to 523 in fiscal year 2025.
In the first seven months of fiscal year 2026 alone (October 2025 through April 2026), the agency had already responded to 348 dangerous dog cases, putting the city on pace to surpass last year’s total if the trend continues through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Animal bites, scratches
ACS also investigates incidents involving animal bites and scratches. After an incident, the agency ensures that quarantine requirements are met.
Data shows that the agency responded to 3,090 bite and scratch cases in fiscal year 2024. That number rose to 3,810 in fiscal year 2025.
From October 2025 through April 2026, ACS has already responded to 2,153 cases.
ACS has created an interactive map that shows active dangerous and aggressive dog reports across the city.
Residents can search “Animal Care Services Dangerous Dog Registry” and highlight their neighborhood to see which streets and homes are listed.
As of Thursday, May 28, there are 331 dogs listed on San Antonio’s registry.