PETS

As temperatures drop, the number of calls regarding animal neglect or abuse cases has increased.

It’s illegal to chain a dog outside in Texas.

ACS responded to a home on the city’s West Side and rescued nearly a dozen dogs who were left chained outside in freezing temperatures without proper shelter.

The City of San Antonio is cautioning pet owners to keep their pets inside during the cold wintery weather this week.

A litter of orphaned puppies are recovering from injuries after being hit by a lawn mower.

While fireworks can be fun for humans, the constant loud noises are often stressful for pets.

Citing a database of over a million pet parents, Rover came up with a list of the top dog and cat names of 2022.

City of Boerne is teaming up to help more animals in the shelter find homes.

The Puppy Food Bank is a new virtual non-profit dedicated to providing food supplies to ‘no kill’ pet rescue organizations across Texas.

Animal observing at a zoo or aquarium are popular activities for many, but some have decided to take it to a new level.

A 3-month-old pug that was stolen several weeks ago in San Antonio was reunited with her family after police discovered her in “unsanitary conditions,” according to Animal Care Services.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is offering its top tips to pet owners for a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

San Antonio Pets Alive is waiving adoption fees for dogs and puppies through next week.

We’re sure you’ve got an awesome Halloween costume picked out already, and I’m sure you’d love to share it with everyone.

Officials with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are calling on New Braunfels City Council to ban the sale of dogs and cats obtained by commercial breeders at city pet stores.

Sunken Gardens, a botanical garden located in St. Petersburg, tweeted out a photo of a group of flamingos hanging out in a bathroom while riding out Hurricane Ian.

Starting today, those who donate at least $1 to the Animal Defense League will receive a free “Over-the-Top” car wash at All American Car Wash locations across town.

On Sept. 23, 1952, Richard Nixon delivered in front of a national TV audience what became known as the “Checkers Speech,” a 30-minute address to the nation.

San Antonio Pets Alive! is offering a discount for anyone who adopts a big dog this weekend.

This is no ordinary canine.

The Animal Care Services is now caring for a goat that was recently found wandering in a San Antonio neighborhood.

ACS is facing higher than normal surrenders, more stray animals, and staffing issues. It's requesting 14 new positions to help with animal overpopulation and increase live release rates.

It’s National Dog Day, a day to celebrate all dog breeds and raise awareness for public shelters and rescue dogs. But perhaps one population you don’t think about as pet owners are those experiencing homelessness.

National Dog Day is Friday and Krispy Kreme is celebrating with special doggie doughnuts.

San Antonio Pets Alive! is celebrating National Dog Day with free adoptions for all four-legged friends.

As if you needed another excuse to celebrate your pawsome furry friend, Friday is National Dog Day! Alicia Barrera and RJ Marquez will be live from the San Antonio Humane Society.

Submit your photo and a sentence or two about your pup for a chance to be featured on KSAT News Now.

Spelunkers in Missouri were startled earlier this month when they went to explore a cave and found a dog.

This is a story about Lucky, the lucky dog.

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

San Antonio’s Animal Care Services is dealing with a porky situation.

Pets bring us joy and comfort, but they also come with their own set of challenges. However, there are some easy ways to pet-proof your home for your new furry friend.

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.

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.

Does your pup prefer canned or dry? Store bought or homemade? There seems to be as many types of dog foods as there are dogs.

A big “Empty the Shelters” animal adoption event is taking place across the United States and more than 20 Texas shelters are taking part.

The Fourth of July is an exciting time for people to be outside, with friends and family and around fireworks — but your dog may not think the same.

Expert says more and more people are looking to work at pet-friendly companies in the wake of the pandemic.

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.

Bonnie, the lovable Australian Shepherd puppy that was abandoned at Animal Care Services while covered in urine, dirt and feces with her mouth bound shut, is still recovering from her injuries.

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.

An “Empty the Shelter” animal adoption event is taking place on Saturday due to urgent maintenance and improvements at the Bexar County Animal Facility (BCAF).

Animal Care Services is urging pet owners to have a heat plan for their outdoor animals. Meals on Wheels says it will be available to help homebound seniors get information about cooling centers ahead of three-digit temperatures this weekend.

The retailer says it had a "record Christmas" which saw it groom 5,500 dogs on Christmas Eve alone.

Both pets are available for adoption at the San Marcos Regional Shelter. To meet both pets, please visit the shelter in person, which is open from noon – 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from noon – 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. Or visit SMRAS online at https:// bit.ly/2Je9BzL to choose a pet, fill out an online adoption application, and then give the

As people begin to return to the office, it may be a difficult transition for pets and their owners. NPR's Rachel Martin got some tips from veterinarian Douglas Kratt.

SAN ANTONIO Surveillance cameras at the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services building caught a small dog being dumped in front of the building this week, according to shelter officials. The dog, which the staff named Flash, was seen running around the parking lot before running onto the freeway officials said. ACS officials checked the surveillance camera footage and saw Flash had been dumped outside the shelter. Flash tried to follow that person driving away, which is when we noticed him running around our parking lot, officials said in a Facebook post. Wed like to encourage those seeking assistance with a pet to please reach out to us before giving up.Dumping a pet is never the answer, officials said.

SAN ANTONIO The Petco Foundation is stepping to the plate when it comes to saving animals lives. Through June 30, all donations to San Antonio Animal Care Services will be matched dollar for dollar by Petco -- to help save twice as many pets, ACS officials announced Wednesday. The matching grant, for up to $20,000, will help ACS maintain its lifesaving work, including increasing the foster network, increasing care for our communitys homeless pets and continuing education efforts for local pet owners, said Lisa Norwood, an ACS spokesperson, in an emailed statement. Residents can help Animal Care Services reach the $20,000 goal by making donation online at saacs.info/matchmydonation. Donations can also be mailed in or dropped off to San Antonio Animal Care Services at 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, Texas 78227, c/o Petco Foundation matching grant.

SAN ANTONIO A Southeast Side family needs help after everything they owned went up in flames in a massive fire that broke out Sunday evening. It happened so quick, said Lori Farr, the woman renting the mobile home. Unfortunately, Farr lost the ashes of her brother, who died just a year ago. I just thank God above that they are OK.I thank God that my mom is safe, Farr said through tears. My son is safe, my fianc is safe and that we all made it out safe.

SAN ANTONIO Two volunteer firefighters from the Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department went underground to rescue a 4-week-old kitten Sunday afternoon. A firefighter went in to have a look around.Jarvis told KSAT the one-pound kitten was in a sewer behind Kinder Ranch Elementary and that the kitten had traveled underground towards Bulverde Road. At home science with Kaiti Blake: Milk & Soda ReactionTwo firefighters had to go into the sewer to rescue the kitten, Jarvis said. That person then took the kitten to a shelter where it was determined to be a boy. The neighbor who took the kitten to the shelter decided to adopt him and name him Stormy.

Whether its a dog or a bird, when you have a pet, its typically something you love deeply. Were all different, and because of that, we have different preferences in what we choose as a pet. In this highly scientific quiz (), were betting weve got a fair shot at guessing what kind of animal you have as a pet. Were we spot-on or way off? Wed love to hear what kind of pet you do have if we got it wrong.

Can your pets be art? A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.