An inside look at a nonprofit training K-9 police dogs in our area
The 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
With 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
The 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
Got 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
Welcome 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
San 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
Michael 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
The 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
The 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
In 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
Marina 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
San 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
San 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
The 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
Our 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
Before 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
Baby 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
Pictures, 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
The 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
Connie 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
Sometimes 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’
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?
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
National 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
The 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
A 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
An Austin man was reunited with his cat days after his Lyft driver took off with her still in the backseat.
San Antonio-area pet rescue adding spay/neuter clinic, kennels to keep up with demand
A San Antonio-area pet rescue is expanding with a spay and neuter clinic and two indoor/outdoor kennel buildings.
Adopt a dog or puppy for free during San Antonio Pets Alive’s weekend adoption event
San Antonio Pets Alive is waiving adoption fees for dogs and puppies this weekend as the shelter tries to clear out kennels.
Happy International Cat Day! Share pics of your feline friends with us
International Cat Day is a perfect time for showing off your feline friends. You can do that by sharing photos and videos on the KSAT Connect “Pets” page.
80 animals seized from home operating as puppy mill in southwest Bexar County; 8 dogs found dead
Eighty animals were found inside what Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar called a puppy mill.
Animal Care Services lowers adoption fees to $25 for limited time, extends hours
Animal Care Services is lowering its adoption fees through the end of the month and extending its shelter hours to encourage adoptions.
Two San Antonio pet rescue organizations will have adoption events this weekend
God’s Dogs Rescue and San Antonio Pets Alive will have their events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at several PetSmart locations.
San Antonio Pets Alive moving animals out of rescue center due to broken A/C; fosters needed
San Antonio Pets Alive is asking for the public’s help after an emergency situation is forcing them to move out all animals from its West Side facility.
KSAT viewers share photos of squirrels ‘splooting’ around San Antonio, animals trying to keep cool in heat
Photos from KSAT viewers show they’ve been “splooting” just about anywhere they can get some reprieve as temperatures soar in the San Antonio area.
8 puppies found abandoned in trash bag in sweltering Texas heat
A litter of two-day-old puppies was found abandoned in a plastic garbage bag in Austin last week in near triple-digit heat and officials with Austin Pets Alive! said one of the puppies died from its injuries.
Testing you palm on sidewalk for 7 seconds could save your pet’s paws during high temperatures
The killer heat could be fatal for pets left outside without proper care, so Animal Care Services is warning pet owners to be mindful of the high temperatures before leaving pets outside.
Veterinarians suffer post-COVID burnout as demand continues to rise
Veterinarians ask for compassion as they face work-related anxiety, depression, and stress. The boom in pet care started during the pandemic when the number of household pets increased.
Man arrested for animal cruelty after police discover 2 severely malnourished dogs at his home
Jonathan Suarez-Perez, 30, was arrested on a third-degree felony charge for cruelty to a non-livestock animal and his bond was set at $5,000, Bexar County jail records show.