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City Council approves forced pet sterilizations, bigger fines for repeat offenders in San Antonio
Read full article: City Council approves forced pet sterilizations, bigger fines for repeat offenders in San AntonioCouncil members' approval is needed before the city can raise fines for repeat offenders or begin sterilizing dogs before they are returned to their owners.
Nueva jirafa hembra āWafflesā destaca esfuerzos de conservaciĆ³n en el zoolĆ³gico de San Antonio
Read full article: Nueva jirafa hembra āWafflesā destaca esfuerzos de conservaciĆ³n en el zoolĆ³gico de San AntonioVisitors to the San Antonio Zoo now have the chance to see their newest addition to their Naylor Savanna, Waffles, a female Reticulated giraffe.
New female giraffe āWafflesā marks conservation efforts at San Antonio Zoo
Read full article: New female giraffe āWafflesā marks conservation efforts at San Antonio ZooVisitors to the San Antonio Zoo now have the chance to see their newest addition to their Naylor Savanna, Waffles, a female Reticulated giraffe.
Fox found dead in Boerne tests positive for rabies; may be same animal that bit woman in October
Read full article: Fox found dead in Boerne tests positive for rabies; may be same animal that bit woman in OctoberA month after a woman in Boerne was bitten by a fox possibly infected with rabies, a fox was found dead that was indeed infected with rabies, according to city officials.
Amid big cat sightings, letās learn about the species native to South Texas
Read full article: Amid big cat sightings, letās learn about the species native to South TexasThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a ālargeā cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation expands to new location on North Side
Read full article: Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation expands to new location on North SideThe nonprofit Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. now has a new, larger location on the North Side, and the extra space will help accommodate more animals.
Rising costs taking a toll on no-kill animal shelter in Converse
Read full article: Rising costs taking a toll on no-kill animal shelter in ConverseConverse Animal Shelter Inc. is caring for more than 120 dogs and cats. Rising costs of food and veterinary care are impacting the shelter's ability to provide for the animals, as it relies on donations to operate.
āWe need to make our community saferā: San Antonio state Senator plans to refile dangerous dog bill
Read full article: āWe need to make our community saferā: San Antonio state Senator plans to refile dangerous dog billSome state politicians said they are not giving up on addressing dangerous dog cases in Texas.
Why pit bulls, other ādangerous dogā breeds arenāt banned by elected leaders
Read full article: Why pit bulls, other ādangerous dogā breeds arenāt banned by elected leadersSan Antonio and Bexar County leaders are not ready to challenge state law to ban pit bulls and other 'dangerous dog' breeds.
San Antonio Zoo opens largest habitat in 110 years, including Airbnb
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo opens largest habitat in 110 years, including AirbnbThe San Antonio Zoo officially opened its Naylor Savanna which features the largest habitat in zoo history. The habitat features three male giraffes, zebras, ostriches and rhinos.
WOW! š¦ There are so many butterflies in San Antonio that theyāre probably showing up on radar
Read full article: WOW! š¦ There are so many butterflies in San Antonio that theyāre probably showing up on radarIt happens every year: millions of American snout butterflies -- known colloquially as "snout nose butterflies" -- migrate through San Antonio.
1,000 fish died at Calaveras Lake last month. Hereās how often āfish killsā happen and why.
Read full article: 1,000 fish died at Calaveras Lake last month. Hereās how often āfish killsā happen and why.Last month, about a thousand dead fish washed up against the banks of Calaveras Lake. The event was classified as a āfish killā after officials tested the water and determined the fish died as a result of a fatal mix of weather phenomena.
āThe worst-case scenario happenedā: Owner of dogs involved in attack on San Antonio woman, vehicles apologizes
Read full article: āThe worst-case scenario happenedā: Owner of dogs involved in attack on San Antonio woman, vehicles apologizesA man who claimed ownership of a pack of dogs involved in a Wednesday afternoon attack on a woman told KSAT 12 News he is sorry about what happened.
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.
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.
Behind the scenes with San Antonio Zooās animal care staff for National Zookeeper Week
Read full article: Behind the scenes with San Antonio Zooās animal care staff for National Zookeeper WeekFor National Zookeeper Week, KSAT visited the staff at the San Antonio Zoo who say they are passionate about the health and happiness of animals.
Second pacific white-sided dolphin born at SeaWorld San Antonio during recent ābaby boomā
Read full article: Second pacific white-sided dolphin born at SeaWorld San Antonio during recent ābaby boomāA baby boom currently underway at SeaWorld San Antonio has continued with the birth of another Pacific white-sided dolphin calf, the marine park said Monday in a press release.
SeaWorld San Antonio eyes huge 2025 expansion
Read full article: SeaWorld San Antonio eyes huge 2025 expansionUnited Parks & Resorts is pursuing the development of a new area at SeaWorld San Antonio that will span nearly 150,000 square feet and tout its animal rescue efforts, according to an initial filing with the State of Texas.
Nearly 40 alligators removed from South Padre Island sanctuary ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl
Read full article: Nearly 40 alligators removed from South Padre Island sanctuary ahead of Tropical Storm BerylNearly 40 alligators from the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary were removed as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Gulf of Mexico.
San Antonio Police Chief reveals his love for cats
Read full article: San Antonio Police Chief reveals his love for catsJune is National Adopt a Cat Month, which encourages people to remember our feline friends when considering adopting a pet. If you follow McManus on X, he posts about the cats he has been feeding for the past few years at downtown SAPD headquarters.
Briscoe Western Art Museum to open new exhibit featuring animals, their natural habitats on June 14
Read full article: Briscoe Western Art Museum to open new exhibit featuring animals, their natural habitats on June 14The Briscoe Western Art Museum is offering a new exhibit this summer to beat the heat and provide visitors with a place to learn about animals and their natural habitats.
Therapeutic ranch in Boerne seeks volunteers for summer camp programs
Read full article: Therapeutic ranch in Boerne seeks volunteers for summer camp programsA therapeutic ranch in Boerne that helps with people with developmental, emotional and physical needs of all kinds seeks volunteers for its summer camp programs.
San Antonio Zoo breaks ground on The Ralston event center overlooking new gorilla habitat, downtown
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo breaks ground on The Ralston event center overlooking new gorilla habitat, downtownThe San Antonio Zoo broke ground Monday on an event center that will overlook the new gorilla habitat, other exhibits and the downtown skyline.
Bexar County to spend $10M to build second animal shelter on Southwest Side
Read full article: Bexar County to spend $10M to build second animal shelter on Southwest SideBexar County's only animal shelter in Kirby has over 100 dogs in its care and it's not enough to deal with the problem the community is facing.
Wildlife officer, mountain lion perform āacrobatic stuntā during rescue from soon-to-be flooded spillway
Read full article: Wildlife officer, mountain lion perform āacrobatic stuntā during rescue from soon-to-be flooded spillwayDramatic videos show a wildlife officer and a mountain lion performing an impressive āacrobatic stuntā to rescue the animal from a soon-to-be flooded spillway.
Local counties reporting more rabies cases in months than in entire years; state veterinarian says itās not a spike
Read full article: Local counties reporting more rabies cases in months than in entire years; state veterinarian says itās not a spikeSeveral counties surrounding Bexar County appear to be experiencing bumps in the number of rabies cases, though a state veterinarian says itās not enough to qualify as a spike.
TPWD warns of bird disease outbreak and asks people to clean bird feeders, baths
Read full article: TPWD warns of bird disease outbreak and asks people to clean bird feeders, bathsThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking residents to clean bird feeders and baths due to an infectious disease spreading across the state.
San Antonio nonprofit requests donations to feed, care for orphaned wildlife
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit requests donations to feed, care for orphaned wildlifeWildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc., a local nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates native Texas wildlife, is seeking donations to support its mission.
Itās illegal to buy, sell or dye chicks, ducklings, baby rabbits as Easter novelties in San Antonio
Read full article: Itās illegal to buy, sell or dye chicks, ducklings, baby rabbits as Easter novelties in San AntonioBaby 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 āEaster Animalā law.
Red panda, monkeys, iguanas among 87 animals found packed in travelersā luggage at Bangkok airport
Read full article: Red panda, monkeys, iguanas among 87 animals found packed in travelersā luggage at Bangkok airportFive men and one woman, all from India, were smuggling a small zoo, according to the Thai Customs Department.
Fest of Tails postponed due to inclement weather, San Antonio Parks Foundation says
Read full article: Fest of Tails postponed due to inclement weather, San Antonio Parks Foundation saysThe 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.
Donāt expect a cicadapocalypse in Texas in 2024 ā hereās why
Read full article: Donāt expect a cicadapocalypse in Texas in 2024 ā hereās whyItās going to be a big year for the insects as parts of the U.S. will experience what some are calling a ācicadapocalypse.ā Two broods of cicadas are emerging in the same year for the first time since 1803.
Connie the Container Dog heading to DC nearly a week after being found inside shipping container in Houston port
Read full article: Connie the Container Dog heading to DC nearly a week after being found inside shipping container in Houston portConnie the Container Dog has a new āleashā on life after she was rescued from a shipping container at a Houston port.
Animal Care Services warns of āzero toleranceā for weather-related violations, says bring pets inside
Read full article: Animal Care Services warns of āzero toleranceā for weather-related violations, says bring pets insideWith wintry weather conditions in San Antonio this week, Animal Care Services is reminding pet owners to bring pets indoors or face the consequences.
As San Antonio opens application for new ACS director, animal advocates ask for more changes in 2024
Read full article: As San Antonio opens application for new ACS director, animal advocates ask for more changes in 2024Shannon Sims is set to retire from his position as ACS director this year. Applications for the job are now open.
The largest male specimen of the worldās most venomous spider has been found in Australia
Read full article: The largest male specimen of the worldās most venomous spider has been found in AustraliaThe largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider that boasts fangs powerful enough to pierce a human fingernail has found a new home after being discovered north of Sydney, Australia.
Take your dog to the San Antonio Zoo on Sunday for āDog Day at Zoo Lightsā
Read full article: Take your dog to the San Antonio Zoo on Sunday for āDog Day at Zoo LightsāThe zoo announced Sunday will be āDog Day at Zoo Lightsā when visitors can pay to walk their dogs through the zoo from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Avoid these pitfalls if youāre giving a pet as a gift
Read full article: Avoid these pitfalls if youāre giving a pet as a giftOfficials with San Antonioās Animal Care Services arenāt discouraging people from considering giving pets as gifts, but they say they want families to be prepared for what it means.
A list of free pet vaccination and microchip events in San Antonio offered by ADL Texas, ACS
Read full article: A list of free pet vaccination and microchip events in San Antonio offered by ADL Texas, ACSThe Animal Defense League of Texas and Animal Care Services have scheduled free pet vaccination and microchip events over the next several months.
Nonprofit pairs veterans suffering from military traumas with service animals
Read full article: Nonprofit pairs veterans suffering from military traumas with service animalsK9ā²s for Warriors is a nonprofit organization that pairs trained service animals with veterans suffering from PTSD and other military trauma.