A babysitter was watching the children and the dog in a West Side apartment Saturday afternoon when the canine attacked the girls.
A dog attack in a West Side apartment sent two toddlers to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday afternoon, San Antonio police said. Police discovered a 1-year-old and a 2-year-old with serious injuries caused by 'large dog' bites around 2 p.m. at the apartment in the 4200 block of West Commerce Street , according to a preliminary police report. Police were responding to an animal bite in progress call.
Elephant fatally injured zookeeper 32 years ago this week in San Antonio history The apartment owner was babysitting the girls while also watching the dog inside the apartment before the canine attacked, biting each child. Both toddlers were taken to the hospital. Animal Care Services arrived at the scene and took possession of the dog. ACS officers cited the apartment owner, police said.
San Antonio clamps down on irresponsible dog owners with higher fines, forced pet sterilizations San Antonio has been reckoning with an increase in dog bites in recent years. The city logged 305 severe dog bites across the city in fiscal year 2024. In the previous year, dogs bit 297 people, a 58% increase from 2022. Last year, dogs mauled and killed two people in San Antonio. In response to rampant dog attacks, the city earlier this month voted to increase fines for dog bites.
San Antonio West Side West Commerce Street Animal Care Services
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
30 affordable apartments to be built on San Antonio’s West SideThe San Antonio Alternative Housing Corp.’s project along El Paso Street has been in the works for about five years.
Read more »
Man kills dogs after they attack his cat, become aggressive toward him, SAPD saysSan Antonio police are investigating a shooting that left two dogs dead on the West Side.
Read more »
San Antonio police shoot, kill man during chase near North Side MallSan Antonio police shoot an armed man dead after he pointed a gun at him during a chase on Sa Antonio's North Side.
Read more »
WATCH: San Antonio police officer shoots, injures suspect after chase on South SideThe San Antonio Police Department released footage of an officer shooting a suspect following a chase on the South Side.
Read more »
San Antonio Housing Trust may buy another 5.9 acres west of downtownThe San Antonio Housing Trust’s efforts to purchase more property are part of its strategy to preserve or “bank” land for affordable housing.
Read more »
Texas Eats: All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, holiday pan dulce, al pastor and asada tacosDavid Elder checks out an AYCE Korean BBQ spot on the North Side of San Antonio.
Read more »