Pet Care

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Animal Care Services

911: For Emergencies dealing with dangerous or unhealthy animals

311: For other animal related issues such as animals at risk, homeless or dead animals on streets

Animal Care Services

4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78227

Phone: (210) 207-4PET

Hours of Operation:

Adoption Center:

Tues–Fri 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday and Monday CLOSED

Drop off stray animals or owner surrendered animals

Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED

City of San Antonio-Animal Care Services
For information on permits, ordinances, and other pet laws visit the site.

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Need advice?

AskTheVet@sanantonio.gov will help you find answers.

cathy@petpundit.com, San Antonio Express News columnist, Cathy Rosenthal, answers you pet questions.

Welcome to SAPL's Pet Care Guide

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Find books, links, and service information to help care for your pet.

Books @ your Library

Cesar's rules : your way to train a well-behaved dog

Cesar Millan's latest book shares the most popular methods for training your dog.

The cat bible : everything your cat expects you to know

ISBN: 9781592403257

According to many cats, this book is a must read.

Can we have one?: a parent's guide to raising kids with cats and dogs

Is it time? This books offers advice to those thinking about adding a pet to their family.

Small pet care : how to look after your rabbit, guinea pig, or hamster

ISBN: 0756611040

Geared toward the young pet owner, this book offers sound pet care advice.

Start your own pet-sitting business and more : doggie day-care, grooming, walking

ISBN: 9781599181103

For the animal lover who wants to become a pet-sitting entrepeneur, this one is for you.

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