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Our Medical Care Center treats sick and injured animals who need us most. We need your help to get them the treatment they need!
Today we wanted to share the story of a very precious puppy named Penny. Penny is a three-month-old happy, energetic, and confident pup currently in foster care. She is both affectionate and playful and has captured the hearts of everyone. At a glance, Penny looks like a …
We are writing you to ask for your help in supporting Feather, a beloved dog adopted from San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) in 2012 as a sweet puppy. Feather was unfortunately surrendered by his owner to the city shelter because they could not pay for his medical…
San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) is committed to spaying and neutering all cats and dogs that are adopted from our organization. Last year, SAPA!'s contracted vet spayed and neutered more than 490 dogs and cats at our Medical Care Center! However, our contracted vet has been…
Floyd is a seven-month-old puppy who was recently placed on the municipal shelter's euthanasia list. Floyd's records indicate that he suffered from trauma, possibly from being hit by a car. As a result, Floyd had difficulty standing, could not bear his own weight, and was in great …
UPDATE (March 11, 2023): Magenta had a suture removal and is doing well! She is thriving with her foster parents and foster fur-siblings but is looking for a forever family to call her own. Magenta is just one of the dogs we have saved from the City Shelter’s euthanasia list last month.…
Today we share the story of a very special dog named Mcleod. Mcleod is a two-year-old Terrier American Staffordshire who is currently in foster care. He is a loving and affectionate dog who has captured the hearts of everyone he meets. Unfortunately, Mcleod has been struggling…
We originally thought Clara was pregnant when we brought her into our care! After getting her xrays there was no sign of kittens, but she's still very swollen and seems uncomfortable, having some issues walking normally. Until we know what is going on with her, she'll stay at our Medical Care…
Update 2/28/23: Bob received his surgery and is recovering in his cozy foster home!Bob, a tiny 13-pound ball of fur, was brought into our care through San Antonio Pets Alive!'s owner surrender program. We welcomed him with open arms, and he quickly found a fantastic …
Update 2/24/2023: Sofia is thriving in her new foster home and is feeling and looks so much better. Unfortunately, her foster is having medical issues and can no longer care for this sweet girl. If you are interested or know of anyone who is able to foster her, please email…
UPDATE from Chacho's foster 3/20/2023: It has been a week since Chacho had his leg surgery. The first several days were a tad rough for the little guy. He was feeling discomfort and pain. He went home with a bright yellow bandage, Tuesday, the day of the surgery. Friday his bandage was…
UPDATE (March 8, 2023): Look how great Odin looks!! After about six weeks, Odin has improved greatly in his foster home and has learned to trust humans again. This truly shows what lots of TLC can do to an animal in need. If you look closely, you can still see the deep scars covering his…
Update 1/23/22: Mandy's first day getting used to her chair! Poor Mandy… this injured, and lanky pup was rescued from the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services in mid- September by San Antonio Pets Alive!'s (SAPA!) lifesaving team. Mandy came into our care on with a severe…
Update: 2/14/23Sadly, we have lost all but one of these fragile babies. Italy, the little black and white male is doing well with his foster mom, and we will continue to keep you updated as he progresses and becomes available for adoption. Update: 1/20/23: Two-Week Update on…
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for ALL the love and support you continue to give to vulnerable cats and dogs in our community. Because of YOU, we can keep saving the most at-risk dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies, from being killed at the City Shelter, and provide them the gift of…
Update 2/21/23: Ollie was officially adopted <3 Update 1/20/23: Ollie went to South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology for a consultation. The veterinarian said that his right eye is inoperable due to a detached retina. However, they are able to perform cataract surgery on his left eye.…