Shannon Sims Archives - San Antonio Report

New leader chosen for one of San Antonio’s toughest jobs: Overseeing Animal Care Services

by Andrea Drusch October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Jonathan Gary, a 25-year veteran in animal welfare services for Oklahoma City, was selected from more than 100 applicants after a nationwide search.

San Antonio’s hunt for new Animal Care Services director comes up short

by Andrea Drusch July 3, 2024October 30, 2024

Kennels at the city's Animal Care Services facilities hold dogs that typically have from 72 hours to five days before being put on an euthanasia list.

As the city seeks a new leader for Animal Care Services, a buried study reveals internal struggles

by Andrea Drusch December 13, 2023December 14, 2023

Animal Care Services Director Shannon Simms watches as City Council discuss the finalizing of the 2023-2024 budget.

Animal Care Services reboots its messaging with help from professional marketing agency

by Andrea Drusch September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Animal Care Services Director Shannon Sims speaks during a public discussion about the city’s budget Wednesday evening.

Dog bite death, low response rates leads city to propose big budget increase for Animal Care Services

by Andrea Drusch August 17, 2023September 21, 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, 2022