The owner of the dogs that attacked a woman Wednesday in Southwest San Antonio had received at least one prior citation from Animal Care Services, a spokeswoman for the city department told the Current. Although authorities haven't identified the dogs' owner, he did tell KSAT during a Thursday interview that he's sorry about what happened.
Wednesday in Southwest San Antonio had received at least one prior citation from Animal Care Services , a spokeswoman for the city department told the
"There was prior history at this house, including a bite from several years ago," Norwood said."This is a perfect example of an irresponsible pet owner not learning their lesson." ACS took custody of five Labrador mixes purportedly involved in the attack so they could be placed in state-mandated quarantine. Norwood said the three remaining canines are still in the owner's care since they weren't directly involved.
The owner was also cited for having pets with no legally required microchips, not providing animals adequate access to water and failing to prevent a bite to a person, according to ACS."Animal Care Services gives the citations, and the municipal court does the adjudication and the fines," she said. whether to increase ACS's budget by 13.6%. That proposed increase comes after council gave the embattled city department a 33% funding boost last year.
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