PETS

A dog died after its owner was arrested for DWI in what Round Rock police are calling an “unfortunate incident.”

San Antonio Animal Care Services says officers are seeing the number of pet neglect complaints related to heat increase as the Alamo City experiences record-high temperatures this summer.

San Antonio Pets Alive shared photos on Facebook of one-and-a-half-year-old Nugget, an American Staffordshire terrier mix, with a face full of quills after his unsuccessful attempt at playing with a porcupine. Donations are needed for Nugget's surgery.

Hops and Hounds plans to open a new location along the River Walk.

A visit to Austin’s “Barking Springs” resulted in the death of a dog and city officials believe it might have to do with toxic algae exposure.

A dog visiting Miners Castle at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with his family had to be rescued after he jumped off a cliff and plummeted 25-30 feet to a ledge below.

The Animal Defense League of Texas is reminding owners about heat-related issues for pets and how to keep them extra safe when temperatures rise.

Thirteen animal rescue groups will come together from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, June 25, at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium for the Rescue United Adoption Event. Admission is free.

San Antonio Pets Alive! is a last-chance rescue organization that takes in animals that are at risk of euthanasia at San Antonio’s Animal Care Services. Right now, all three of SAPA!’s locations are full.

San Antonio Pets Alive! is a last-chance rescue organization that takes in animals that are at risk of euthanasia at San Antonio’s Animal Care Services. Right now, all three of SAPA!’s locations are full.

With summer getting into full swing, that means activities such as barbecues, celebrations with fireworks, and of course, vacations.

Consumer Reports has some great ideas to help make your pet as snug as a bug in a rug.