Dear Fosters, I’m surrounded by San Antonio Pets Alive! lifesavers. You all are caring and motivated doers who are on a lifesaving mission. We work around the clock managing our careers, family responsibilities and caring for our own animals. We then spend the rest of our time fostering animals, passing each other as we wait […]
6 Ways to Make Crate Training Easier
Crate training is an invaluable skill that can make life with your dog feel like a walk in the park. However, the process of crate training is not always as easy as anyone would like. Here are six ways to make crate training a little easier for you and your dog. 1. Start Small In […]
A letter from our Executive Director
August 9, 2019 Dear Lifesaving Partners, It’s my pleasure to bring you an update regarding upcoming projects for San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!). SAPA! is yet again on track to exceed its lifesaving commitment to the city of San Antonio and San Antonio Animal Care Services. SAPA! is proud of its partnership with […]
7 Ways to Make a Rescue Comfortable In Their New Home
You’ve just brought home your new pet from a local shelter and you’re really excited for the new family addition. As exciting of a time this is for you, it may be a little overwhelming to your new furry friend. Remember: this is a new home for your pet and moving is never easy. There […]
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
Did you know that more pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year? Fourth of July may be fun for the family, but it’s a stressful time for your furry friends. Here are our July 4th tops so you and your four-legged family members have a safe holiday! 1. […]
Introducing SAPA!’s new transport vehicle, the “Tail Blazer”
On April 29, San Antonio Pets Alive! and Petco Foundation came together to unveiling an exciting addition to SAPA!’s transport program…the Tail Blazer. With the help of a special gift from the Petco Foundation, the Tail Blazer is yet another lifesaving initiative under San Antonio Pets Alive!’s belt. The vehicle is able to hold […]
Two states come together to find lost dog in the desert
San Antonio Pets Alive!’s transport program, known as Headin’ Home, is one of the organization’s core programs that works to save the lives of often overlooked medium and large dogs that are at risk of euthanasia in the city of San Antonio. However, when German Shepherd mix Cass managed to slip away from the transport […]