Past Chip-Ins
Our Medical Care Center treats sick and injured animals who need us most. We need your help to get them the treatment they need!
Mary, a sweet three-year-old shepherd mix, was diagnosed with corneal dermoid in her left eye-a condition causing painful irritation that could have led to corneal ulcers and potential vision loss if left untreated. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we raised the $2,800…
I’m reaching out to you with a heavy heart as our feline population faces a serious outbreak of Panleukopenia. This highly contagious virus, similar to canine parvovirus, is rapidly spreading and putting our most vulnerable kittens and cats at extreme risk. We are doing everything we can to fight…
I want to share the story of Binx, a tiny 5-week-old tuxedo kitten who urgently needs your help. Not even weighing a pound, Binx was alone and frightened in the municipal shelter, with her future hanging in the balance. Despite her missing hind leg, she greeted us with purrs and a playful spirit…
I want to share the story of Nala, a beautiful 2-year-old Great Pyrenees who recently came into our care. Nala has a gentle spirit and a heart full of love, but unfortunately, she has tested positive for heartworms. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic…
In a world where hope often seems fragile, I was notified of a brave little kitten, whose story touched my heart so deeply, that we rescued him immediately! You see, Valor and his siblings came into the city shelter together this week, and another rescue group saved his siblings, but due to Valor’s…
Chihuahuas rank among the top dog breeds in Texas, particularly in San Antonio, where we actively rescue them from shelters facing euthanasia. Our latest rescue, a blonde chihuahua, was discovered as a stray, trembling and malnourished. His shelter intake photo captures his profound…
We’re rallying support for our city's most vulnerable cats and dogs. Gifts are currently being doubled by an anonymous benefactor, up to $2,500 to amplify our impact! Already this year, we've faced an inundation of neglected orphaned kittens, with some sadly enduring forms of abuse. Many…
Wrinkles, a recent rescue, was discovered as a stray in distressing conditions: severe hair loss, eyes almost crusted shut, overgrown nails, and scabs covering his body. It's evident he suffered from severe neglect and likely was abandoned to fend for himself. Although he appears to be a Shih Tzu,…
Muffin has been through A LOT. Every single day, our team sees pets in very rough shape. Many are injured, starving or sick and desperately need help. Muffin is one of them. Muffin was lucky enough to come almost directly into a foster home while his blood work was processed, and…
Last week, my heart broke when I discovered Percy, ANOTHER neglected pug, abandoned in a rural area on the west side of town. He bore the marks of a tough journey - severe dehydration, scars tracing his body, and muscles weakened by neglect. He was incredibly tired of exerting so much energy trying…
Last week, a spotted, tiny pup arrived at our city shelter with a fractured leg and a positive test for parvo. Facing the grim fate of euthanasia due to the parvovirus, she found hope when our rescue team intervened. San Antonio Pets Alive! stands among the rare few rescues in Texas that…
Earlier this year, we rescued Horace and his adorable kitty siblings. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed Horace's dire condition. He was severely underweight, incredibly frail, and couldn't bear weight on one of his front legs. A thorough examination revealed a host of medical issues including a…
Blooming like springtime, Tulip scatters joy with every paw print. Sweet little Tulip, found as a stray puppy, roamed the city streets, moving slowly with a noticeable limp. Tulip found herself at the city shelter and as soon as her stray hold ended, we stepped in immediately to save her…
In the quiet shadows of the alleyways, beneath the harsh glare of streetlights that flicker with uncertainty, there roams a weary soul named Funyon. Once a vibrant creature, her spirit now bowed under the weight of relentless hardships. With each labored breath, she searches for a sliver of safety…
I'm urgently reaching out to you today with a heartfelt plea to help Jeffrey, a brave little soul who recently faced a life-threatening ordeal. Last Friday night, Jeffrey's world turned upside down when he entered respiratory distress and his foster parents rushed him to the Emergency Room.…