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Balcones Heights Police Department looking into creating new policy after officer shoots, kills dog
Read full article: Balcones Heights Police Department looking into creating new policy after officer shoots, kills dogNearly a month after a Balcones Heights police officer shot and killed a dog, the department released body camera video of the moments that led up to the shooting.
Service dogs honored for their hard work during National Service Dog Month
Read full article: Service dogs honored for their hard work during National Service Dog MonthNational Service Dog month recognizes why service dogs are needed and why you shouldn't go up to one if you see it working in public.
Foster dog to be adopted after learning trust, love again following horrific abuse
Read full article: Foster dog to be adopted after learning trust, love again following horrific abuseA dog found on the streets of San Antonio will officially have his forever home after years of horrific abuse, according to San Antonio Pets Alive.
Skeletal remains found by familyās dog not related to missing personās case, Luling police say
Read full article: Skeletal remains found by familyās dog not related to missing personās case, Luling police sayA familyās dog found skeletal remains in Luling on Thursday, but after further investigation, police said they are not believed to be connected to a missing personās case.
Itās not your dog ... itās in his DNA. Find out why your dog behaves as he does with this kit.
Read full article: Itās not your dog ... itās in his DNA. Find out why your dog behaves as he does with this kit.As youāre reviewing your list of New Yearās resolutions, you realize thereās one thing that still needs to make the cut, that being āwalk the dog more.ā This, you recognize, will kill two birds with one stoneāburn off that pent-up energy your dog always seems to have, while allowing you to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors.
San Antonio family, dog reunited after being apart for nearly a year, ACS says
Read full article: San Antonio family, dog reunited after being apart for nearly a year, ACS saysA San Antonio family had even more reason to celebrate the Fourth of July after their dog that had been missing for nearly a year was found safe.
Actor Channing Tatum visits JBSA-Lackland ahead of new filmās debut
Read full article: Actor Channing Tatum visits JBSA-Lackland ahead of new filmās debutActor Channing Tatum paid a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland last week to promote one of his upcoming films and learn about military working dogs.
Stray puppy gets ādetentionā after wandering into middle school, Animal Care Services says
Read full article: Stray puppy gets ādetentionā after wandering into middle school, Animal Care Services saysItās not every day that you see a dog at school, but for one eager pup in San Antonio, he just couldnāt wait to get an education.
Chihuahua described as āa Chucky doll in a dogās bodyā finds forever home in Connecticut
Read full article: Chihuahua described as āa Chucky doll in a dogās bodyā finds forever home in ConnecticutA chihuahua described as āa Chucky doll in a dogās bodyā or a āhaunted Victorian childā has officially found his forever home, according to his foster mom.
āA Chucky doll in a dogās bodyā: Adoption ad for chihuahua goes viral on social media
Read full article: āA Chucky doll in a dogās bodyā: Adoption ad for chihuahua goes viral on social mediaThis dog is one-of-a-kind. Or, as his foster owner describes him, a āChucky doll in a dogās bodyā or a āhaunted Victorian child.ā
SAFD: Family displaced, dog killed following Southwest Side house fire
Read full article: SAFD: Family displaced, dog killed following Southwest Side house fireA family of four is displaced and their dog was found deceased inside their home after it went up in flames overnight, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Caught on camera: Woman struggles with suspect allegedly trying to steal her dog
Read full article: Caught on camera: Woman struggles with suspect allegedly trying to steal her dogWINDCREST ā A Windcrest community is hoping a man caught on camera allegedly trying to steal a residentās dog is brought to justice soon. The victim, a 68-year-old woman, was there when the attempted theft happened Monday afternoon at her home near Parkcrest and Moorside. āShe hears somebody approaching and speaking to the dog saying, āCome here girl! Come here girl!ā So, she turns around and sees this man trying to steal her dog,ā Presti said. Presti said this not the only complaint of a person trying to steal from pet owners.
Dog rescued from San Antonio River may have found forever home, officials say
Read full article: Dog rescued from San Antonio River may have found forever home, officials sayA dog in San Antonio was saved in more ways than one this week. SAN ANTONIO ā A dog in San Antonio was saved in more ways than one this week. Officials were able to rescue the dog after it got stuck in the San Antonio River. Thatās when Officer Winckler, with ACS, backup Animal Care Officers and the San Antonio Fire Departmentās water rescue team came to the rescue. The SAFD rescue team then jumped into the water and swam after the dog, getting her to the other side so she could be lifted onto dry ground.
Texas dog accidentally shoots owner in the thigh, police say
Read full article: Texas dog accidentally shoots owner in the thigh, police sayPLANO, Texas ā A dog accidentally shot his owner in Plano over the weekend after its paw got lodged in the trigger. According to the Plano Police Department, the owner had a pistol tucked in their waistband and was picking up the dog when the dogās paw pulled the trigger of the weapon and shot the owner in the thigh. Know your weapon, how and when to use it, and be a smart and responsible gun owner. Plano police did not give an update on the condition of the owner. Imagine having your pistol tucked inside your waistband and while picking up your dog, a paw gets... Posted by Plano Texas Police Department on Monday, November 2, 2020Related:
Dog trapped in 30-foot hole lured to safety with beef jerky
Read full article: Dog trapped in 30-foot hole lured to safety with beef jerkyIn this photo provided by the Burke County Rescue Squad, a member of the Burke County Rescue Squad rescues a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Pisgah National Forest in Morganton, N.C. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers. (Burke County Rescue Squad via AP)MORGANTON, N.C. ā A group of mountain bikers on a North Carolina trail spotted a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole ā and it took a salty snack and some straps to lift him to safety. The bikers called for help and led rescuers more than a mile to the stranded animal, where they rappelled into the sinkhole, enticed the starving dog with some beef jerky and raised him to safety using a harness, the rescue squad said. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers.
As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Read full article: As seen on SA Live - Wednesday, August 26, 2020SAN ANTONIO Today at 1 p.m., SA Live goes to the dogs for National Dog Day! Plus, Wild Wednesday and yummy Korean macarons. Also, doggy daycare Camp Bow Wow is teaching us how to get our dogs ready for when we head back to work (whenever that is) and how to adjust them to our new normal. Fiona is checking out whats flying around at the San Antonio Zoo. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.
National Dog Day: Helping dogs cope with new normal'
Read full article: National Dog Day: Helping dogs cope with new normal'Adjusting to the mask:If your dogs doesnt like the mask, then start slow. If you know youre headed back to work, start planning early. If you dog is typically crated when youre not at home, start putting them in the crate while you are at home. When you notice your dog is getting stressed thats when you need to do the work. National Dog Day: South Side San Antonio Dog Boutique
South Side pet boutique cultura strong amid pandemic
Read full article: South Side pet boutique cultura strong amid pandemicSAN ANTONIO A guayabera for your pup? How about trendy bling for your fur baby? South Side boutique Poodle in Pink is a one-stop shop where dog owners can browse the latest fashion trends for their four-legged friends. From high fashion couture for dogs to matching owner-and-pup t-shirts, this boutique has it all. Youll even see some pups strike poses on the runway to model more of what the store has to offer.
Dog scares the daylights out of people after being mistaken for bear, police say
Read full article: Dog scares the daylights out of people after being mistaken for bear, police sayISLESBORO, Maine A reported bear sighting in Islesboro, Maine turned out to be nothing more than a big dog named Sugar, according to the Islesboro Department of Public Safety. Officials took to Facebook on Friday, assuring residents of the area that Sugar is indeed not a big ole bear and is harmless. We believe Sugar might of been evading mom and scaring the daylights out of people posing as a bear yesterday, the department said on social media. According to officials, the mystery of the bear has been solved and the case is closed. RELATED: State: Dog has first case of coronavirus in Texas animal
These steps will keep your pet safe if a hurricane hits where you live
Read full article: These steps will keep your pet safe if a hurricane hits where you liveFor people in parts of the country that are hit by hurricanes, you probably already know to have an emergency kit ready for a momentās notice, but do you have everything prepared for your four-legged friend?
Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at home
Read full article: Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at homeThere's no better feeling than when our four-legged friends do something good and we can reward them with a treat for that nice behavior -- but sometimes, those pre-packaged treats can be flavorless, stale, and who knows what's actually inside of them?
Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at home
Read full article: Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at homeThere's no better feeling than when our four-legged friends do something good and we can reward them with a treat for that nice behavior -- but sometimes, those pre-packaged treats can be flavorless, stale, and who knows what's actually inside of them?
5 easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at home
Read full article: 5 easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at homeHere are five dog treat recipes that you can easily make at home with very few ingredients. Peanut Butter PupcakesThis is the perfect treat for when your dog is about to celebrate another birthday, or even a special dog wedding. Each cupcake is topped with a cream cheese peanut butter icing that sounds good enough for us to eat. Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog DonutsOK, this recipe for doggy doughnuts sounds better than anything we've ever had at the local doughnut shop. Once you've got your dough made, you'll need to shape it into dog treats.