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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 ā themselves ā 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 āSummer of Funā 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.
Want to foster a kitten? A San Antonio animal shelter is asking the community for help
Read full article: Want to foster a kitten? A San Antonio animal shelter is asking the community for helpIt's kitten season again, and San Antonio Pets Alive! said it needs people to step up and foster some furry friends.
šŖ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Circus, CineFestival, Barbie truck visit
Read full article: šŖ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Circus, CineFestival, Barbie truck visitWelcome to the weekend! I hope youāve recovered from Fourth of July festivities but if youāre still craving some summer action, San Antonio will host several events this weekend.
San Antonio-area shelters offer free, discounted pet adoptions for āEmpty the Sheltersā initiative
Read full article: San Antonio-area shelters offer free, discounted pet adoptions for āEmpty the Sheltersā initiativeSan Antonio-area shelters are participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundationās āEmpty the Sheltersā 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 directorās seat
Read full article: Community calls on city for communication in search for ACS directorās 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.
Misdemeanor citations dismissed against operator of pet shop targeted in DART raid
Read full article: Misdemeanor citations dismissed against operator of pet shop targeted in DART raidSan Antonio city prosecutors dismissed the remaining misdemeanor citations against the operator of a North Side pet shop this month.
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 Antonioās āPaw-latesā Fitness and Adoption Event
Read full article: Get fit & find your fur-ever friend at San Antonioās āPaw-latesā Fitness and Adoption EventSan Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a āPaw-latesā 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?