Published on January 16, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (January 16, 2024) – With a vision to change the culture of pet ownership in San Antonio, San Antonio Animal Care Services launched the Animal Care Services Strategic Plan. The City-approved plan will guide the department’s support to key priorities that balance animal welfare and control. Available online now at SAACS.info/StrategicPlan, the plan serves as a guiding document for the department and includes five focus areas:
- support a safe community for people in their neighborhoods,
- protect the safety and humane treatment of domestic animals,
- support the placement of pets for life,
- promote positive views in the community,
- and empower a healthy and thriving workforce.
Each strategic target includes sub-priorities and tactics for success; all working hard to support humane animal welfare in San Antonio.
The comprehensive forty-four page document was developed over 18 months following a public survey, stakeholder meetings, and focus groups as well as research into industry best practice.
