Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lifesaving efforts have grown stronger. Since June 2019, we've increased the number of lives saved each year, expanded our foster program to over 1,500 participants, and launched a capital campaign to further our mission. Together, we've not just survived the pandemic—we've thrived, ensuring a brighter future for the animals in our care.
San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!), is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking $1.5 million dollar grant from Petco Love to support SAPA!’s mission to save the lives of cats and dogs at risk of euthanasia. This significant grant marks the initiation of SAPA!'s capital campaign, Paws for Change, and unwavering commitment in lifesaving.
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…
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…
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…
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…