Pets: FV:1

The Dexter Chronicles: Dexter vs. the Frog

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:12:21 -0700

Jaylin from San Antonio: Dexter the foster pup learns why they don't make frog-flavored treats! (Don't worry, both the frog and Dexter were okay). To adopt Dexter, call (210) 313-3600 or email pbrink@caretx.org

The Dexter Chronicles: Meet Dexter!

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:13:02 -0700

Jaylin from San Antonio: This little guy is named Dexter, and he's a Jack Russell terrier available for adoption through C.A.R.E. Please contact Peggy Brink at (210) 313-3600 or email pbrink@caretx.org

Newborns

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:47:39 -0700

Jamie LaRue from NW San Antonio: Mama Juno, a stray great dane, was rescued by the Great Dane Rescue and delivered 14 babies a week later. Here's a few while they're being transferred around at feeding time.

Rusty Riding in the Car

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:03:02 -0700

jcdenton1 from san antonio: Rusty being a good boy riding in the car. Good boy!!!

Rusty wants a treat!!

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:01:50 -0700

jcdenton1 from san antonio: This is Rusty my Boston Terier,.I think he's trying to tell me he wants a treat!! lol!!

Rodney is available for adoption

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:37:21 -0700

Rodney The Puppy from San Antonio, TX: Please learn more about rodney at http://latrenda.blogspot.com

After the Saddle, a Sanctuary

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:34:30 -0700

At Meadow Haven Horse Rescue in Nixon, Texas, Darla Cherry cares for 64 horses, many of them abandoned or abused. She deals with her own health problems, having battled multiple sclerosis since 2000.

San Antonio squirrel

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:14:20 -0700

A Downtown San Antonio squirrel digs, eats and frolicks in the shade as temperatures reach over 100 degrees again. Billy Calzada / gcalzada@express-news.net

Maltese breeder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:15 -0700

Rosa Garcia breeds and sells Maltese dogs. She has been accused of selling unhealthy dogs. She says it is not true. Billy Calzada / gcalzada@express-news.net

Canine Called to Duty

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:01:53 -0700

The U.S. Marine Corps selects an 11-week-old English Bulldog from Castroville to serve as the latest mascot. Video by Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

How To Guard A Bone

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:50:06 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Instructional Video #37

Summertime Blues

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:22:53 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho tackle an age-old issue

Good dog or bad dog?

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Iris Dalferes is a Hurricane Katrina evacuee who moved into a publicly funded house in a Northwest neighborhood three years ago. Her newest dog, Genghis Kahn., has at least one neighbor on edge. Brian Chasnoff / bchasnoff@express-news.net

Snowball doing tricks

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:43:27 -0700

MySanAntonio from San Antonio: New birthday dog doing tricks for Natalie.

2009 Fiesta Pooch Parade

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:12:45 -0700

Video from the mySA webcam at the 2009 Fiesta Pooch Parade

Doggie Dip Day at Landa Park

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:56:02 -0700

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: The dogs really seem to love this event.

Paper dog

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:07:56 -0700

Little dog fetches big newspaper.

Animal Surgeries

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Funded by the city, SpaySA is offering 1,000 free sterilization surgeries until September in an effort to reduce San Antonio's animal population.

To Catch a Hog

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:04:56 -0700

The city of Sanibal, Texas, is holding its 18th annual Champions of Wild Hog Catching Festival during the weekend of March 28 and 29, 2009. Billy Calzada / gcalzada@express-news.net

PETA protests Ft. Sam Houston

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:53:42 -0700

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protests animal research at Ft. Sam Houston; bystanders debate the issue. Billy Calzada / gcalzada@express-news.net

Public Service Announcement

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:39:57 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho promote the adoption of shelter dogs and cats.

Ahoy Matey

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:00:51 -0800

Jake & Tycho: Jake impresses Tycho with his meterological skills

Marmalade vs. Toy II

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:01:49 -0800

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: Marmalade battles the dreaded feathery stick thing!

Marmalade vs. Toy

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:01:46 -0800

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: Marmalade takes on a stuffed mouse toy ... well, not really.

Marmalade vs. Laser

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:35:44 -0800

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: Marmalade the cat goes after a laser pointer dot.

Molly, Charlie and Paco enjoy McAllister Dog Park

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:35:40 -0800

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: Molly, Charlie and Paco enjoy McAllister Dog Park

Barn Report: Raising sheep

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:27:32 -0800

Seasoned and new competitors alike talk about raising their sheep for competition and what they enjoy about the stock show.

Barn Report: Big personalities

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:34:43 -0800

Owners and breeders said miniature donkeys make great companions. They are very friendly, loving and measure less than three feet tall.

Barn Report: Goats have personality

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:38:57 -0800

Amanda Jenke of Seguin describes what is special about goats. Billy Calzada / gcalzada@express-news.net

P.U.

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:00:39 -0800

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho encounter a putrid object

Classified Information

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:58:57 -0800

Jake & Tycho: Bubba trusts Jake with his secret

Jungle Boogie

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:59:51 -0800

Jake & Tycho: Jake wants to play with Tycho

Missy Pants and the Quest for the Holy Squeaker

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:57:19 -0800

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: We only buy soft toys when they're on clearance. You'll see why.

Missy likes to "sing"

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:57:30 -0800

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: This was right after we got home and found she had massacred a Cheerios box while we were away.

Cat shakes hand

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:03:54 -0800

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: Pepper will shake your hand for a piece of cheese.

Missy lifts weights

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:39:55 -0800

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: Missy chomps down on one of her Christmas presents.

Missy goes for a ride

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:37:40 -0800

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: Missy enjoys the wind in her floppy ears.

A Boy and his ball

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:35:20 -0800

StarInTexas from Boerne, TX: Starbuck, a miniature horse foal didn't have any other friends his own age to play with so I gave him this exercise ball. He loves his ball!

Mobile pet spa saves time, relieves stress

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:01:52 -0800

One local dog grooming company does brisk business during holiday crunch

Mobile no-kill clinic

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:47:35 -0800

SNAP helps control the pet overpopulation by providing free or low-cost spay or neuter surgeries. It now does more than 10,000 surgeries a year.

Puppies and presents

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:22:19 -0800

Are pets a good thing to find under the Christmas tree?

Gun battle over dog

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:41:23 -0800

A firefight broke out in a North Bexar County neighborhood over who owned a stray pit bull.

SPAY/NEUTER PSA

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:33:46 -0800

Ryanrice from Texas: Great PSA from SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program)! Do your part today to help end animal overpopulation!

SPAY/NEUTER PSA

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:33:49 -0800

Ryanrice from Texas: A great PSA from SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program)! Make sure you do your part today to end animal overpopulation!

Endangered birds find new home

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:25:46 -0700

Nine endangered birds -- Attwater's Prairie Chickens -- found new homes on a private ranch near Goliad, thanks to bird specialists from SeaWorld San Antonio and the San Antonio Zoo, who raised the birds from eggs.

Evacuees missing pets, visiting them

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:21:12 -0700

The four-legged, furry evacuees at the emergency pet shelter may be adjusting to their lodgings, but some owners aren't taking it so well. Evacuees miss their animals, and are frequently visiting them. Some have even taken their pets back.

Humane Society looking for owner of two-legged Chihuahua

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:29:11 -0700

Roo, a Chihuahua who is missing his two front legs, was found hopping along Fredericksburg Road and brought to the Humane Society of Bexar County.

Pet Resort

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:55:12 -0700

Pet resorts thrive as demand for services booms

Pups, owners celebrate Dog Days of Summer

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:12:08 -0700

The Botanical Garden opened its doors Sunday to dog lovers for all things canine, including adoptions, microchipping and a chance to tryout in the Milk-Bone Spokesdog Search.

EN VIDEO: Dogs in the garden

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:07:43 -0700

Workers at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens estimate that more than 1,000 visitors with furry friends will have visited the gardens during this year's Dog Days of Summer, Aug. 2 & 3.

Miniature horse costumes

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:54:21 -0700

A San Antonio miniature horse club contestant speaks of her love for the breed. BILLY CALZADA/gcalzada@express-news.net

Long-haired Chihuahua

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

A dog a day: Learn about the long-haired Chihuahua, one of the breeds participating in the River City Cluster of Dog Shows.

Doberman Pinscher

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

A dog a day: Learn about the Doberman Pinscher, one of the breeds participating in the River City Cluster of Dog Shows.

Chinese Crested

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A dog a day: Learn about the Chinese Crested, one of the breeds participating in the River City Cluster of Dog Shows.

Australian Shepherd

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

A dog a day: Learn about the Australian Shepherd, one of the breeds participating in the River City Cluster of Dog Shows.

Pig in a poke

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:10:19 -0700

Screams were a common sound during the pig scramble at the La Vernia Fire and Rescue 4th of July Picnic. Children screamed in exhilaration, and the pigs screamed in pure terror.

Dog fashion photo shoot

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:31:38 -0700

Canines visit the photography studio at the San Antonio Express-News, where they are photographed to illustrate a feature on the upcoming River City Cluster of Dogs Show. BILLY CALZADA/gcalzada@express-news.net

Public Service Announcement

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:08:25 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho promote the adoption of orphaned, homeless and mixed breed dogs.

California canines ride the waves

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:04:09 -0700

It's a canine competition like no other. Sixty dogs in California caught some waves yesterday in the third annual Loews Surf Dog Competition.

Jake & Tycho - Beano Anyone?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:08:51 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Squirrels are cornering the acorn market.

New off-leash dog park being considered

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:59:58 -0700

Park would be part of Madison Square downtown

Free pets for seniors

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:44:03 -0700

WellMed collaborates with Animal Care Services and Animal Defense League to offer free pet adoption for seniors. Video by Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net

Children more at risk of dog attacks in the summer

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:12:21 -0700

Dogs bite more than four million Americans every year -- and one in six bites are serious enough to need medical attention. It's a problem that's particularly serious with children. Wendy Rigby/KENS 5 Eyewitness News reports.

Jake & Tycho - Mother Nature

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:32:26 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Tycho teaches Jake a lesson about nature.

Florida couple trying to trade puppies for scooter

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:26:59 -0700

Florida couple trying to trade puppies for scooter

Puppy found hanging from tree

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:40:22 -0700

A puppy was found hanging from a tree near downtown Tuesday. It was taken to the Animal Defense League for treatment.

PetSmart sued for 'parrot fever' death

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:55:10 -0700

The family filed a wrongful death suit against the pet chain.

Jake & Tycho - Public Service Announcement

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:14:33 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho promote the adoption of mixed breed dogs.

Jake & Tycho - Are You Asleep?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:33:37 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho share a nocturnal moment.

The Cosmo Show

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:32:25 -0700

dwshome2000 from san antonio: Old English Sheep Dog haricut time

Pointer

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:30:17 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake pretends he's a pointer

Jake & Tycho - Mondayitis

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:49 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho try to shake the blues.

Jake & Tycho - Red Alert

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:54 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Mom and dad come home unexpectedly

Chihuahua crazy

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:33:33 -0700

Chihuahuas run wild at the Annual Fiestas de Juan Seguin Chihuahua Races in downtown Seguin, Texas, on Saturday, June 7, 2008. BILLY CALZADA/ EXPRESS-NEWS

Jake & Tycho - Long Tongue

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:46 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake offends Tycho.

Jake & Tycho - The Bet

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:56 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake gets into some mischief.

Jake & Tycho-Love Is In The Air

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:49:05 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho meet the new neighbors.

Jake & Tycho Mozart Ballet

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:49:00 -0700

Jake & Tycho: Jake & Tycho perform a ballet set to a Mozart opera.

Homebound elderly sacrificing their food for pets

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:13:34 -0700

Homebound elderly sacrificing their food for pets

Missy's favorite toys -- a stick and a pool

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:50:01 -0700

MySA_JulieJ from San Antonio: Missy entertains herself.

Bob at ADL needs a great home!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:31:06 -0700

adoptADL from San Antonio: Hey! Bring that wonderful feathery thing over here, a little closer. I may look like a dignified guy, but let me tell you, I love to play! Just look at my video and you will see!

Rusty Rub

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:31:10 -0700

Chameleonlove13: Rusty likes to rub his bum on my chair

Fiesta Pooch Parade 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:52:17 -0700

The 10th Annual San Antonio Fiesta Pooch Parade attracts countless dogs and dog lovers. BILLY CALZADA / EXPRESS-NEWS

Bosco Cat flipping Tricks

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:17:34 -0700

OcampoDirector from San Antonio: Our cat "Bosco" is flipping on an Arm Chair.

Marmalade vs. the Lens Cap II

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:31:25 -0700

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: This time, it's personal!

John's first time on the deck

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:30:24 -0700

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: Marmalade frequently escapes to the deck, but it's John first time wandering beyond the sliding glass doors ...

Rushing to finish

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

To prepare for the public opening of the Japanese Tea Garden, city crews are rushing to finish work to restore the park to the condition that many San Antonio residents fondly remember from their childhoods.

Poppyseed and Monique

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:17:06 -0800

Daszel from San Antonio: This is Poppyseed chasing Monique they belong to Jessica and Debra and loved them for more than 10 years

Look at Cotton now!

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:26:27 -0800

Jaylin from San Antonio: Cotton, one of the dogs rescued from the hoarder's home in Bandera, is getting better every day and now he's acting like the sweet puppy we all knew was hiding in there. Isn't he just the funniest?

Humane Society of Bexar County

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:52:32 -0800

skellyHSBC from San Antonio: This brief video shows just a few of the animals that have benefited from the efforts of those who support the Humane Society of Bexar County and thier mission.

Barn Report: Hurry up and wait

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Although some kids at the San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo must wait hours or days to show their animals, they somehow find ways to pass the time without getting too bored.

Barn Report: Cowboy's best friend

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Feb. 10: Certified farrier Gary Weers of Seguin discusses how important horses are in his life.

Passionate about pitbulls

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:23:48 -0800

Members of Alamo City Bully Breeds United advocate for their pitbulls. Video by Kin Man Hui/Express-News

Chasing danger

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:23:18 -0800

What is a dangerous dog, and how does Animal Care Services handle them?

Worried residents

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:05:13 -0800

Everyday people encounter danger when dogs are allowed to roam freely. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF

Bringing up babies

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:06:51 -0800

Mary Traugott adopts gibbons to raise in her Marion, Texas home. Video by Kin Man Hui/Express-News

First adoption day

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Tuesday was the first day of adoptions at the new Animal Care Services facility on State Highway 151. It was a hectic day.

From Pound to Palace

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Animal Care Services of San Antonio made their move from their old facility to their home joined by some furry friends. Video by Kin Man Hui/Express-News

Marmalade escapes!

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:38:43 -0800

MerBrown682 from San Antonio: Marmalade slipped past me out the door while I was doing laundry. Since it was Christmas, I let him roll around on the balcony for a couple minutes. Marmalade says, "Best Christmas present ever!"

Pet Therapy

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:00:00 -0800

Ronald Fischer and his dogs visit the elderly to delight and rekindle fond memories. Video by Kin Man Hui/Staff.