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Which KSAT pet will reign supreme in the ‘Final Fur’ bracket? Vote today.
Read full article: Which KSAT pet will reign supreme in the ‘Final Fur’ bracket? Vote today.While basketball fans are buzzing with excitement over March Madness and their NCAA brackets, KSAT is hosting a different kind of competition that’s capturing the hearts of pet lovers everywhere.
Rabies confirmed in New Braunfels cat; health officials advise caution
Read full article: Rabies confirmed in New Braunfels cat; health officials advise cautionCity of New Braunfels and Comal County officials are urging residents to be cautious with unfamiliar animals after a rabies case was confirmed in the city.
Foster volunteers urgently needed amid expected influx of kittens, ACS says
Read full article: Foster volunteers urgently needed amid expected influx of kittens, ACS saysSan Antonio Animal Care Services expects to receive hundreds, if not thousands, of kittens into its shelter in a few weeks until October.
Recent alleged San Antonio dog abuse case shares similarities with January’s viral incident
Read full article: Recent alleged San Antonio dog abuse case shares similarities with January’s viral incidentAn alleged dog abuse case that led to an arrest this week appears to share some similarities to a different case that was captured on camera earlier this year.
Woman arrested, accused of neglecting person with disabilities, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman arrested, accused of neglecting person with disabilities, sheriff’s office saysA woman was arrested after she allegedly neglected a person with disabilities in her care, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Animal Care Services employee fired for ‘inappropriate handling methods’ with dog, ACS says
Read full article: Animal Care Services employee fired for ‘inappropriate handling methods’ with dog, ACS saysA City of San Antonio Animal Care Services temporary employee was terminated following a recent incident where the employee used “inappropriate handling methods” with a dog, ACS said Sunday.
13-year-old dog found in San Antonio reunites with California owner four years after vanishing
Read full article: 13-year-old dog found in San Antonio reunites with California owner four years after vanishingMurphy's owner flew from Southern California to San Antonio to reunite with him after many years of keeping hope.
French Bulldogs return home after reportedly stolen, owners say
Read full article: French Bulldogs return home after reportedly stolen, owners sayTwo French Bulldogs that were stolen from a backyard earlier in February have been safely returned to their rightful owners. After nearly two weeks of uncertainty, Chewy and Nova are back in the arms of their family.
Looking for long-term love? San Antonio Pets Alive! offers Valentine’s Day special
Read full article: Looking for long-term love? San Antonio Pets Alive! offers Valentine’s Day specialAs a part of its Valentine’s Day special, San Antonio Pets Alive! said finding a “fur”-ever companion may be easier than before.
Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of pets
Read full article: Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of petsA Texas-based pet microchip company has ceased operations, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website.
‘They’re my best friends’: Family pleads for safe return of stolen French bulldogs
Read full article: ‘They’re my best friends’: Family pleads for safe return of stolen French bulldogsA San Antonio family is desperately seeking the return of two French bulldogs that were stolen from their backyard earlier this month.
Ever heard of birch sugar? Why this sweet ingredient poses a hidden threat to your dog’s health
Read full article: Ever heard of birch sugar? Why this sweet ingredient poses a hidden threat to your dog’s healthWe all love feeding our dogs table scraps, but there’s an ingredient that pet owners will want to be aware of when feeding their dogs anything new.
ACS issues 47 criminal citations in two days for weather-related incidents, department says
Read full article: ACS issues 47 criminal citations in two days for weather-related incidents, department saysAnimal Care Services in San Antonio released statistics on Tuesday regarding weather-related incidents.
San Antonio Humane Society, Animal Care Services urge pet safety amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: San Antonio Humane Society, Animal Care Services urge pet safety amid freezing temperaturesThe San Antonio Humane Society is closed on Tuesday due to the winter weather, and the shelter is reminding people of ways they can protect their pets and other animals that are outside as the freezing temperatures are expected to last for the next few mornings.
Battered Woman and Children’s Shelter provides dog kennel for domestic violence survivors' pets
Read full article: Battered Woman and Children’s Shelter provides dog kennel for domestic violence survivors' petsMany domestic violence victims struggle to leave dangerous relationships, often because they don’t want to leave a pet behind — a reason several people don’t think of.
San Antonio ACS urges thoughtful pet adoptions ahead of the holiday gift-giving season
Read full article: San Antonio ACS urges thoughtful pet adoptions ahead of the holiday gift-giving seasonThe giving season is here, and many people love giving pets as a gift. However, San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) is cautioning adopters to think before making such a big decision.
San Antonio Pets Alive! to offer free pet adoptions in December
Read full article: San Antonio Pets Alive! to offer free pet adoptions in DecemberThe push to adopt, not shop, at least for the next two weeks, is in full swing as San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) begins its campaign to offset its overcrowded shelters.
Loose, roaming pets wearing out their welcome among Thompson neighborhood residents
Read full article: Loose, roaming pets wearing out their welcome among Thompson neighborhood residentsSan Antonio may be experiencing some relief now from the dog days of summer, but in the Thompson neighborhood, problems with dogs — themselves — persist.
SA Animal Care Services offers free adoptions on dogs weighing 40+ pounds this Friday, Saturday
Read full article: SA Animal Care Services offers free adoptions on dogs weighing 40+ pounds this Friday, SaturdaySan Antonio Animal Care Services is wrapping up National Dog Week with a special adoption event, Big Mutts, Big Hearts.
San Antonio Food Bank offers free pet food for families in need on Pet Hunger Awareness Day
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank offers free pet food for families in need on Pet Hunger Awareness DayThe San Antonio Food Bank is stepping up for Pet Hunger Awareness Day by providing free food for cats and dogs. Volunteers will be assisting 500 families through a drive-thru distribution, offering essential care for their furry friends. Two distributions are scheduled today, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
An inside look at a nonprofit training K-9 police dogs in our area
Read full article: An inside look at a nonprofit training K-9 police dogs in our areaThe team behind Spike K-9 Fund travel all around the country, teaching K-9's and their officers how to deal with several different kinds of emergencies. This week, they're in San Antonio, training 12 handlers and 6 SWAT team members for free.
Find out if your pup made it on the 2024 most popular dog breeds list
Read full article: Find out if your pup made it on the 2024 most popular dog breeds listWith International Dog Day coming up on Monday, Aug. 26, have you ever wondered if your furry friend belongs to the most popular national dog breeds?
Petting zoo will greet travelers at San Antonio International Airport on Friday
Read full article: Petting zoo will greet travelers at San Antonio International Airport on FridayThe San Antonio International Airport will have a petting zoo of farm animals to conclude the “Summer of Fun” events, SAT press release stated.
San Antonio Animal Care Services offers free Puppy 101 course this Sunday
Read full article: San Antonio Animal Care Services offers free Puppy 101 course this SundayGot a new puppy at home and need help training? Animal Care Services is offering a free Puppy 101 course for new pet parents this Sunday.
🎪 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Circus, CineFestival, Barbie truck visit
Read full article: 🎪 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Circus, CineFestival, Barbie truck visitWelcome to the weekend! I hope you’ve recovered from Fourth of July festivities but if you’re still craving some summer action, San Antonio will host several events this weekend.
San Antonio-area shelters offer free, discounted pet adoptions for ‘Empty the Shelters’ initiative
Read full article: San Antonio-area shelters offer free, discounted pet adoptions for ‘Empty the Shelters’ initiativeSan Antonio-area shelters are participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” initiative in July.
City appoints interim director of Animal Care Services as search continues for permanent hire
Read full article: City appoints interim director of Animal Care Services as search continues for permanent hireMichael Shannon will act as interim director while city leaders search for a permanent replacement for Shannon Sims, who stepped down in May.
Community calls on city for communication in search for ACS director’s seat
Read full article: Community calls on city for communication in search for ACS director’s seatThe city said that as of Friday night, the process of finding a new director for San Antonio Animal Care Services is still ongoing.
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak from bearded dragons; 1 sick in Texas
Read full article: CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak from bearded dragons; 1 sick in TexasThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning bearded dragon owners about a salmonella outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened 15 people, including one in Texas.
Roaming pack of dogs on South Side nearly under control, ACS says
Read full article: Roaming pack of dogs on South Side nearly under control, ACS saysIn a statement to KSAT on Friday afternoon, a District 3 spokesperson said an Animal Care Services (ACS) field team had located the pack of stray dogs and set traps.
District 7 Councilwoman pushing for new policies to handle dangerous dogs in San Antonio
Read full article: District 7 Councilwoman pushing for new policies to handle dangerous dogs in San AntonioMarina Alderete Gavito held a press conference on her push for new policies for dangerous, aggressive and loose dogs.
Get fit & find your fur-ever friend at San Antonio’s “Paw-lates” Fitness and Adoption Event
Read full article: Get fit & find your fur-ever friend at San Antonio’s “Paw-lates” Fitness and Adoption EventSan Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Paw-lates” Fitness and Adoption Event on Monday afternoon for people who want to get a great workout with furry friends.
San Antonio Pets Alive! urges community for volunteers amid influx of neonatal kittens
Read full article: San Antonio Pets Alive! urges community for volunteers amid influx of neonatal kittensSan Antonio Pets Alive! is urging the community to help with foster homes as kitten season peaks to avoid euthanizing animals.
Family says city DART raid of North Side pet shop was excessive
Read full article: Family says city DART raid of North Side pet shop was excessiveThe owners of a North San Antonio pet shop claim the city was unjustified in flooding the property earlier this year with investigators from various city agencies while executing an administrative search warrant.
Have pets? Here are alternatives to pet insurance for saving money
Read full article: Have pets? Here are alternatives to pet insurance for saving moneyOur pets are members of the family, and their medical bills can add up. A Consumer Reports survey found a lot of people aren't happy with pet insurance coverage. So what are some other ways to save?
‘Inside will be your safest bet’: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during the eclipse
Read full article: ‘Inside will be your safest bet’: Cibolo veterinarian weighs in on what you should do with your pets during the eclipseBefore Texans and out-of-state visitors travel to their viewing spots for Monday’s solar eclipse, Dr. Amber Fritz is urging pet owners to take precautions.
It’s illegal to buy, sell or dye chicks, ducklings, baby rabbits as Easter novelties in San Antonio
Read full article: It’s illegal to buy, sell or dye chicks, ducklings, baby rabbits as Easter novelties in San AntonioBaby rabbits, chicks and ducklings may be in demand this time of year, but the City of San Antonio is reminding people that it is illegal to buy, sell or dye them due to the “Easter Animal” law.
San Antonio owners hope for safe return of French bulldog stolen at gunpoint
Read full article: San Antonio owners hope for safe return of French bulldog stolen at gunpointPictures, memories and hope keep Jessica Gearhart and Tori Ferrante going after armed strangers stole their dog. More than a week later, they’re still looking for justice and offering a reward for their dog, Hugo.
Fest of Tails postponed due to inclement weather, San Antonio Parks Foundation says
Read full article: Fest of Tails postponed due to inclement weather, San Antonio Parks Foundation saysThe Fest of Tails, a family-friendly kite festival and dog fair, has been postponed due to inclement weather, the San Antonio Parks Foundation said Thursday.
Connie the Container Dog heading to DC nearly a week after being found inside shipping container in Houston port
Read full article: Connie the Container Dog heading to DC nearly a week after being found inside shipping container in Houston portConnie the Container Dog has a new “leash” on life after she was rescued from a shipping container at a Houston port.
These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorable
Read full article: These two brother dogs reunited after 10 years apart and it’s beyond adorableSometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.
Take your dog to the San Antonio Zoo on Sunday for ‘Dog Day at Zoo Lights’
Read full article: Take your dog to the San Antonio Zoo on Sunday for ‘Dog Day at Zoo Lights’The zoo announced Sunday will be “Dog Day at Zoo Lights” when visitors can pay to walk their dogs through the zoo from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?
Read full article: Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.
More than 7200 pets are looking for loving homes before the holidays
Read full article: More than 7200 pets are looking for loving homes before the holidaysNational non-profit organization Petco Love is teaming up with shelters and adoption centers all over San Antonio to find loving homes for animals.
A list of free pet vaccination and microchip events in San Antonio offered by ADL Texas, ACS
Read full article: A list of free pet vaccination and microchip events in San Antonio offered by ADL Texas, ACSThe Animal Defense League of Texas and Animal Care Services have scheduled free pet vaccination and microchip events over the next several months.
New partnership between dog groomers, humane society gives hope for pets waiting to be adopted
Read full article: New partnership between dog groomers, humane society gives hope for pets waiting to be adoptedA new partnership between the Bulverde Area Humane Society and Stone Oak’s For the Love of Dogs dog grooming salon is making it a mission to help animals waiting to be adopted while assisting new adopter’s wallets.
Lyft rider in Austin says driver took off with his cat. They were reunited after desperate plea
Read full article: Lyft rider in Austin says driver took off with his cat. They were reunited after desperate pleaAn Austin man was reunited with his cat days after his Lyft driver took off with her still in the backseat.