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Five Years and Counting

‘It doesn’t feel like five years,” is what I keep thinking as I sit down to write this blog post celebrating my fifth year at San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!). With so much accomplished—67,000 lives saved--and so much left to do, this date has definitely snuck up on me.

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Urgents & Adoptables Update

San Antonio Pets Alive (SAPA!)  Q & A  Urgents and Adoptables Facebook Page Q. IS SAPA! SAVING LIVES OF DOGS AT-RISK OF EUTHANASIA AT THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES?  A. Yes! SAPA! is a High-Volume Pet Partner for the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services…

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Code Red

Code Red

This year, we have had more Code Red days than in my four years at San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!). SAPA! defines a Code Red when 25 or more dogs are being released to euthanasia by San Antonio Animal Care Services in one day. As soon as we learn from San Antonio Animal Care Services that 25 or…

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SAPA! Transition Kennels

SAPA! Transition Kennels

Day-after-day, our San Antonio Municipal Shelter (ACS) has been in what SAPA! defines as a Code Red situation. A Code Red means that 25 or more dogs and puppies are being released by ACS for possible euthanasia due to lack of space, and San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) has few or no…

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I'm Scared...

I'm Scared...

Dear Lifesaving Partner,  I've been with San Antonio Pets Alive! for four years and I can honestly say for the first time, I'm scared. There are so many puppies entering our municipal shelter right now and for the first time, it's more than we can save. We don't have…

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From the Desk of Rebecca Mayberry

From the Desk of Rebecca Mayberry

Dear Lifesaving Partner, As the Holidays are upon us, I hope you are safely gathering with family and friends, and surrounded by the people or the beautiful memories of those you love. While we’ve faced another year of uncertain times of stress and fear, there are…

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Check Out the REDFIN Article We Were Featured In...

Check Out the REDFIN Article We Were Featured In...

Experts Share Holiday Pet Safety Tips for a Happy and Healthy Festive Season The holiday season is upon us, and decking the halls with festive decor is one of the best parts of spreading holiday cheer. But with so many bright colors and tempting new scents, these delightful additions can pose a…

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A Message from the Desk of the Executive Director

A Message from the Desk of the Executive Director

July 20, 2021 - San Antonio Pets Alive! is under attack. We are learning that there is a huge misconception, and a lot of miscommunication by individuals who do not truly understand our lifesaving mission. Many people wrongly believe that San Antonio Pets Alive! is killing dogs, and that is 100%…

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