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Lost. Found. Loved. Who will you discover this summer?
New ACS campaign unveiled ahead of nationwide adoption competition, Second verse, same as the first! Animal Care Services has again been named one of the country’s top shelters to compete in the summer long ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. Read more...

No Kill Cats Press Release
Success built on increased spay/neuter, community cat programs and feline placement. Talk about a "purrfect" achievement! Animal Care Services is thrilled to announce the shelter has attained a 90% plus live release rate for cats and kittens. With a 92% average feline placement rate since March, ACS has reached the nationally accepted No Kill goal for cats. Read more...

Important Changes to Animal-Related Services for Bexar County Residents
Effective October 1st, 2013, the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services Department will no longer be providing animal control for unincorporated areas of the county. Instead, all stray pickup, bite investigations as well as pet related nuisance complaints will be handled by the Bexar County Public Works department. Read more...

Proposed changes to the City's animal laws-what do they mean for local pet owners?
The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is proposing several changes to the current animal ordinance to further the community's No Kill goal. The revisions affect how ACS can find positive placement for the animals in the shelter as well as updated requirements for owners whose pets are impounded. Read more...

Animal Care Services breaks historic live release record…again
Local shelters and rescues help ACS secure a placement rate of more than 80%.
On the heels of a year of steadily increasing adoption rates and enhanced teamwork with placement partners, Animal Care Services has set another incredible lifesaving record with an anticipated overall live release rate of 83% for the month of January 2013. Read more...

Animal Care Services is the Bexar County's largest open admission shelter. The shelter takes in thousands of unwanted animals every year. You can help stop the pet over population problem.  Spay or Neuter your Pets!

City Council Passes Chapter 5 Ordinance Revision for Dangerous Dog Designation Process.