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Juanita Najera cries as Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales announces on a press conference on Thursday the indictments made in the case of a dog attack that resulted in the death of her husband, Ramon Najera, in February.

Owners of dangerous dogs that killed Ramon Najera indicted

by Raquel Torres August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

San Antonio Police Department cadets sit in a classroom during their training. The city's budget proposal for 2024 increases funding for additional officers.

More spending on police, animal control as San Antonio proposes 9% bigger budget in 2024

by Andrea Drusch August 10, 2023August 11, 2023

From left: Wilbur, Tango, Blitz and Clover are being fostered by Lauren Eby and her husband Phillip while they await adoption.

Business & Development

Animal rescue group makes urgent plea for foster homes amid AC failure

by Shari Biediger July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Following the fatal dog attack on an 81- year-old man in February, Animal Care Services has received an uptick in reports of potentially dangerous dogs.

Dangerous dog reports triple in San Antonio after deadly February attack

by Iris Dimmick May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Animal Care Officers Kassi Bennett and Jillian Lotspeich report to a call from 311 of a neglected dog without proper shelter and chained to a structure.

Animal Care Services makes case to City Council for budget increase next year

by Raquel Torres March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

A sign outside the home of Christian Alexander Moreno, the dog owner who is now facing multiple felonies following a fatal dog attack in February.

In response to deadly February mauling, city to issue criminal citations for some dog bites

by Andrea Drusch March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

An Alaskan Husky / Blue Heeler dog named Jenna looks outside of her kennel at Animal Care Services (ACS). Under current Texas Law ACS is limited in the care they can provide to low-income pet owners.

San Antonio wants to provide vet care so low-income residents can keep their pets

by Andrea Drusch December 6, 2022December 5, 2022

Carriage horse companies want to loosen temperature, air quality restrictions

by Andrea Drusch November 23, 2022November 22, 2022

Walkers are crossed in a pathway with a pack of stray dogs that possibly were dumped in Brackenridge Park. Photo by Scott Ball.

Facing a stray animal crisis, city looks to expand vet services for low-income residents

by Andrea Drusch August 31, 2022August 31, 2022