Animal abandonment fines at center of City Hall power struggle pass without Mayor Jones’ support
Read full article: Animal abandonment fines at center of City Hall power struggle pass without Mayor Jones’ supportCity Council approved a new set of fines for people caught abandoning animals in San Antonio in a 10-1 vote Thursday morning. In a statement emailed to news outlets after the vote, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said, “it lacked the required due diligence and public engagement.”
What’s the best dog grooming business in San Antonio? Vote for your favorite SA Picks finalist here
Read full article: What’s the best dog grooming business in San Antonio? Vote for your favorite SA Picks finalist hereWhat is the best dog grooming business in San Antonio? You can now vote for your favorite among the SA Picks finalists.
Keep pets away from floodwaters in the Texas Hill Country, expert warns
Read full article: Keep pets away from floodwaters in the Texas Hill Country, expert warnsIn the wake of flooding in the Hill Country last month, an expert is urging people to keep pets away from rivers, lakes and other waterways in those areas to protect animals from contaminants.
Kerrville Pets Alive warns local owners to keep pets out of contaminated river water
Read full article: Kerrville Pets Alive warns local owners to keep pets out of contaminated river waterKerrville Pets Alive is warning local families to keep their pets — and themselves — out of the Guadalupe River for the time being.
9-year-old girl raises nearly $3K with keychain sales to support Kerrville Pets Alive
Read full article: 9-year-old girl raises nearly $3K with keychain sales to support Kerrville Pets AliveA 9-year-old girl from Boerne has raised nearly $3,000 in keychain sales to help animals affected by the Hill Country floods.
FDA warns about possible E. coli, Salmonella infection found in pet food sold online
Read full article: FDA warns about possible E. coli, Salmonella infection found in pet food sold onlineThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning to pet owners that certain dog food from last year may be dangerous.
League City girl raises thousands of dollars for Kerrville Pets Alive! through cookie sales
Read full article: League City girl raises thousands of dollars for Kerrville Pets Alive! through cookie salesIn the days since the July 4 floods inundated the Kerrville community, volunteers with Kerrville Pets Alive! have been working to help reunite more than 350 animals with their owners, all while providing free food and regular shelter operations.
More than 350 pets reunited with owners after Hill Country flooding, nonprofit president says
Read full article: More than 350 pets reunited with owners after Hill Country flooding, nonprofit president saysAs first responders continue search and rescue efforts around the Hill Country, Kerrville Pets Alive! has been looking out for some of the four-legged friends in the area.
Kerrville and Austin Pets Alive! save more than 70 pets from Kerr, Williamson and Burnet counties’ fatal floods
Read full article: Kerrville and Austin Pets Alive! save more than 70 pets from Kerr, Williamson and Burnet counties’ fatal floodsVolunteers for Kerrville and Austin Pets Alive! have saved more than 70 pets in Kerr, Williamson and Burnet counties through relief efforts during the devastating Texas Hill Country floods, a spokesperson told KSAT.
SAWS releases children’s book based on true story of puppy rescued from sewer
Read full article: SAWS releases children’s book based on true story of puppy rescued from sewerThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) has released a children’s book detailing the true story of Pipa, a puppy rescued from a sewer line in 2023.
How to stay safe ahead of triple-digit temperatures in San Antonio this week
Read full article: How to stay safe ahead of triple-digit temperatures in San Antonio this weekAs triple-digit temperatures are expected across South Texas this week, it’s essential to know how to stay safe to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Viewer photos capture ‘egg-citing’ Easter celebrations on KSAT Connect
Read full article: Viewer photos capture ‘egg-citing’ Easter celebrations on KSAT ConnectViewers shared photos of their Easter celebrations on KSAT Connect, featuring visits from the Easter Bunny, Easter baskets, furry friends and more.
ACS free mega vaccination, microchipping registration reaches capacity
Read full article: ACS free mega vaccination, microchipping registration reaches capacitySan Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) will host its first mega free vaccination event this Sunday and has reached capacity for pre-registration.
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 closes, potentially affecting millions of pets
Read full article: Texas-based pet microchip company closes, 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.