Recent river otter sightings could be a sign of healthier waterways along the San Antonio River.
With just a few plastic bags of pet food on its pet pantry shelves last week, Animal Care Services asked San Antonio for help with a public plea on Friday for donations.
Three years ago, Animal Care Services was only responding to about 44% of those calls. Now the department is expected to end the current fiscal year with a more than 93% critical call response rate.
The new accountability data includes student achievement indicators and STAAR scores. Financial data has been updated as well.
The owner of a Bandera County wildlife sanctuary is calling last week’s law enforcement raid on his property vindictive — saying it was timed to hurt him ahead of an upcoming jury trial.
A northeast Bexar County man is accused of leaving two dogs in a hot car for more than eight hours while he drank alcohol, then fell asleep.
A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after two dogs were found dead inside a vehicle Monday in northeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
More than 100 animals were seized from a Bandera County wildlife sanctuary after authorities found evidence of severe neglect and abuse, including more than 20 dead animals on the property, according to the county’s Precinct 2 office.
There is a community effort underway to help Somerset Independent School District students whose show animals were killed in dog attacks.
During the day, the air around the roof of Jubilee Highland Hills on Goliad Road is clear. But Cassandra Estrada said last week, around 6 a.m., she heard an unusual sound around the charter school.
At least 20 show animals were killed at a Somerset Independent School District agriculture barn just days into the new school year.
For the first time in more than a decade, a dog tested positive for rabies in Bexar County. Health officials say they've seen a significant increase in the number of positive rabies cases in wildlife. Here's what to do if you or your pet encounter an infected animal.
The rescue of 26 dogs and a rabbit from a home with "unsanitary conditions" is among of string of recent animal seizure cases.
A bull calf led animal care officers on a chase through a Walmart parking lot and into an underground drainage tunnel, San Antonio Animal Care Services said Tuesday.
San Antonio Animal Care Services said resources are available for domestic violence survivors who are worried about their pets when trying to escape a dangerous situation.
Animal Care Services is encouraging pet owners to ask for help before deciding to give up an animal. The waitlist to surrender a pet lasts through the end of the year, so ACS is encouraging people to take advantage of many financial help programs for pet owners.
Residents on San Antonio's Northeast Side said they finally feel heard after Animal Care Services removed 30 dogs from a home on La Charca Drive near Cerro Vista. The dog removal is part of an active animal cruelty investigation.
Limited cattle imports from Mexico are set to resume through the Texas border after a yearlong shutdown aimed at stopping the spread of the New World Screwworm.
San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) is asking the community to adopt or foster after the facility reached capacity. The shelter told KSAT it now has more than 550 animals filling every available kennel.
Following two recent large-scale animal seizure cases in San Antonio, animal advocates are reminding pet owners that free and low-cost spay and neuter services are available across the city.
An animal rescue and wildlife rehab in Ingram is picking up the pieces after floodwaters tore through its property, destroying animal enclosures, washing away supplies and leaving behind extensive damage.
Animal Care Services removed 30 dogs from a Northeast Side property after multiple reports of a “foul odor,” ACS said Thursday.
Two beluga whales have arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio as part of an international effort to relocate animals from Marineland of Canada, a now-closed marine park that officials say can no longer provide long-term care.
An investigation is underway after at least three animals were found dead Monday inside a vehicle in a downtown parking lot, San Antonio Animal Care Services said in a news release.
After a decade of rescuing animals in San Antonio, Footbridge Foundation is helping answer the call for pets impacted by floods across the Texas Hill Country.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a cockfighting ring in Floresville during a search for stolen firearms, the agency announced Monday.
A woman was arrested in west Bexar County for animal cruelty Thursday after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said she admitted to taping a dog’s muzzle shut.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced in a Thursday news conference that the total number of New World screwworm cases has risen to seven since last week’s breakout.
A half dozen cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in the United States since last week after being largely gone from the country for decades. Here's what you need to look for to keep your animals safe.
San Antonio Animal Care Services is investigating a dog “attack” that left a woman injured on the Northwest Side, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
Nearly two dozen horses were seized last week after a yearslong investigation into animal cruelty and neglect at a Bulverde property, according to a spokesperson for Comal County.
The San Antonio Zoo launched a new dining experience inside the new Congo Falls exhibit, where guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet while watching the zoo’s western lowland gorillas.
A 76-year-old man was arrested after officers found multiple dead dogs at his Southwest Side home on Sunday, according to San Antonio police.
Two recent groups of dogs, more than 60 in all, arrived at the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area. The shelter was already at capacity. Now it is facing tough decisions due to the overcrowding.
Spurs fans can head to San Antonio Animal Care Services on Monday for a $0 adoption day to celebrate Sunday night’s playoff win.
If you don’t have any plans on Friday, the San Antonio Zoo is offering discounted admission for Bexar County residents as part of Locals Day.
More than 4,000 dogs are expected at the 2026 Pooch Parade in Alamo Heights, a Fiesta event benefiting Therapy Animals of San Antonio.
One of San Antonio’s most fetching Fiesta traditions returns Saturday, April 25, as dogs of every size and costume wag their way through Alamo Heights for the 2026 Pooch Parade.
A 1-year-old is in critical condition after being stepped on by a horse in south Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Nearly a dozen dogs were rescued Wednesday from a West Side home after officials say the animals were living in “unsanitary living conditions.”
A man’s passionate bond with horses has sparked an inspiring rescue initiative in the New Braunfels community.
Trinidad De Leon was in his backyard tending to his chickens when his daughters say a stray dog bit his hand and then his shoulder and back area.
Seven dogs were recovered during an animal cruelty investigation in far west Bexar County, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
As families head into spring break, San Antonio Pets Alive! is putting out an urgent call for foster families to help care for a wave of puppies.
Animal Care Services has received numerous reports about a stray cat with a jar stuck on its head. The agency is working to track down the cat and help it.
A new grassroots effort is underway on the West Side to tackle ongoing animal concerns and overpopulation.
ACS officials say the increase in dangerous dog cases is also partially responsible for a drop in the rate of owners complying with those requirements, along with staffing turnover in the unit responsible for both investigating the cases and ensuring compliance.
San Antonio police are investigating their own officers after a person was taken into custody and a witness saw that man’s dog was left behind.
Lesa Baird spends a lot of her day cuddled up with her best friend, her cat Ella. The two were inseparable before the July 4 floods in the Hill Country, but now they are more connected than ever.
After a kitten was strangled and killed at a Southwest Side apartment complex this past fall, neighbors there are now taking action.
City of San Antonio leaders were on hand Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Animal Care Services veterinary hospital.
Twenty puppies found abandoned in San Antonio during the holiday week have since been placed in safer surroundings, according to Animal Care Services.
The City of San Antonio has responded to an increase in abandoned puppy reports, Animal Care Services (ACS) said Monday.
The year is almost over, and we would be remiss if we didn’t highlight some of the top animal stories on KSAT in 2025. From pet Fiesta fashion to new additions to the San Antonio Zoo, this year has had no shortage of animal-related headlines.
Animal Care Services officials think greater awareness has, at least in part, led to a bump in confirmed bite cases and a two-fold increase in the number of dangerous or aggressive dog affidavits.
A new rule has been put in place for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo following the cancellation of an important qualifier event in Uvalde last month.
Two more foxes have tested positive for rabies in Bexar County, bringing the total to at least five reported cases involving the animal this year.
The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved a bid worth nearly $11 million on Wednesday for a new animal care facility, according to a news release.
A major qualifying event for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo was canceled this week due to a growing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1, an illness that veterinarians say has already claimed the lives of several horses.
The Uvalde Rodeo Qualifier, originally scheduled to begin on Wednesday, has been canceled due to a recent equine virus outbreak, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo said.
Video shared with KSAT shows a Helotes resident surprised when he encountered a sounder of wild pigs while taking out the trash. It happened in an area of new construction and is becoming increasingly common.
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is at critical capacity and in need of urgent adoptions and fosters, according to a news release from the city.
San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) is urging residents to take precautions with wildlife after a 7-year-old was exposed to a rabid skunk on the North Side.
Even though it is early October, these are “dog days” at the sprawling property in Schertz where Cristina Western and Michael Ricioppo live with their two children.
Chagas Disease, which is typically contracted in tropical climates, is spread with enough frequency to warrant additional research and improved surveillance, researchers argue.
