{"id":312723,"date":"2026-05-28T18:31:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/312723\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T18:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:31:09","slug":"dog-bite-cases-in-san-antonio-on-the-rise-animal-care-services-data-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/312723\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog bite cases in San Antonio on the rise, Animal Care Services data shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) is expected to share new data on Thursday that shows an increase in animal bite cases. <\/p>\n

Assistant City Manager David W. McCary and ACS Director Jon Gary are scheduled to present the agency\u2019s yearly metrics at the Public Safety Committee meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday at City Hall.<\/p>\n

According to the meeting\u2019s agenda<\/a>, ACS receives approximately 90,000 calls for service each year. About 60% of the cases are deemed critical.<\/p>\n

Dangerous dogs and bites<\/p>\n

ACS is responsible for investigating dangerous dog affidavits. Statistics show a significant increase in those cases over the past two years.<\/p>\n

In 2024, ACS responded to 301 dangerous dog cases. That number jumped to 523 in 2025. <\/p>\n

The agency has already responded to 348 cases from October 2025 through April 2026, which puts the city on track to surpass last year\u2019s total.<\/p>\n

Animal bites, scratches<\/p>\n

ACS also investigates incidents involving animal bites and scratches. After an incident, the agency ensures that quarantine requirements are met.<\/p>\n

Data show that the agency responded to 3,090 bite and scratch cases in 2024. That number rose to 3,810 in 2025. <\/p>\n

From October 2025 through April 2026, ACS has already responded to 2,153 cases. At this rate, San Antonio is on track to see an increase in bite and scratch cases.<\/p>\n

ACS has created an interactive map<\/a> that shows active dangerous and aggressive dog reports across the city. <\/p>\n

Residents can search \u201cAnimal Care Services Dangerous Dog Registry\u201d and highlight their neighborhood to see which streets and homes are listed.<\/p>\n

As of Thursday, May 28, there are 331 dogs listed on San Antonio\u2019s registry.<\/p>\n

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