Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lifesaving efforts have grown stronger. Since June 2019, we've increased the number of lives saved each year, expanded our foster program to over 1,500 participants, and launched a capital campaign to further our mission. Together, we've not just survived the pandemic—we've thrived, ensuring a brighter future for the animals in our care ..read more

San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!), is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking $1.5 million dollar grant from Petco Love to support SAPA!’s mission to save the lives of cats and dogs at risk of euthanasia. This significant grant marks the initiation of SAPA!'s capital campaign, Paws for Change, and unwavering commitment in lifesaving ..read more

We’ve received questions about a recent new policy that would impact SAPA!’s lifesaving model.  The policy was introduced by Animal Care Services this week and also revoked this week. San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) is a fast-paced, high-volume rescue partner of Animal Care Services; we save ..read more

‘It doesn’t feel like five years,” is what I keep thinking as I sit down to write this blog post celebrating my fifth year at San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!). With so much accomplished—67,000 lives saved--and so much left to do, this date has definitely snuck up on me ..read more

Day-after-day, our San Antonio Municipal Shelter (ACS) has been in what SAPA! defines as a Code Red situation. A Code Red means that 25 or more dogs and puppies are being released by ACS for possible euthanasia due to lack of space, and San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) has few or no ..read more

San Antonio Pets Alive (SAPA!)  Q & A  Urgents and Adoptables Facebook Page Q. IS SAPA! SAVING LIVES OF DOGS AT-RISK OF EUTHANASIA AT THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES?  A. Yes! SAPA! is a High-Volume Pet Partner for the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services ..read more

Dear SAPA! Supporter, I want to start by thanking everyone who has supported us this past month through donating, fostering, adopting and volunteering. We are so grateful for all you do for our homeless dogs and cats. COVID-19 has created unprecedented times, and I am in awe of the commitment to ..read more

Once an animal is infected, the disease attacks their body within weeks. Symptoms of distemper include nasal/eye discharge, coughing, vomiting, lack of appetite and various neurological disorders (twitching, seizures, etc.). With a completely full unit, our medical staff is working diligently to ..read more

Experts Share Holiday Pet Safety Tips for a Happy and Healthy Festive Season The holiday season is upon us, and decking the halls with festive decor is one of the best parts of spreading holiday cheer. But with so many bright colors and tempting new scents, these delightful additions can pose a ..read more