San Antonio Animal Care Services and Petco Host $25 Dog Adoption Event at 18138 San Pedro This Saturday
For San Antonio families considering adding a dog to their household, this weekend offers more than just an adoption event — it offers an accessible, affordable path to responsible pet ownership while helping address local shelter overcrowding.
San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) is partnering with Petco to host a pop-up dog adoption event on Saturday, February 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Petco store located at 18138 San Pedro in San Antonio. The event brings adoptable dogs directly into the community, making it easier for residents to meet pets in need of loving homes without traveling to the shelter.
With a $25 adoption fee that includes sterilization, a registered microchip, vaccinations, and access to shelter trainers for the life of the pet, city officials say the event is designed to remove common barriers that prevent families from choosing adoption.
Making Pet Adoption More Accessible in San Antonio
San Antonio Animal Care Services, the city’s municipal animal shelter, plays a critical role in public safety and animal welfare across the community. As one of the largest open-admission shelters in Texas, SAACS cares for thousands of dogs and cats each year, providing shelter, medical care, field services, pet owner support resources, and community education.
Like many urban shelters nationwide, SAACS continues to work through capacity challenges driven by stray intake, owner surrenders, and limited housing space. Events like this weekend’s Petco pop-up are part of a broader strategy to reduce shelter overcrowding, increase live outcomes, and connect adoptable pets directly with neighborhoods.
By bringing dogs into high-traffic retail spaces like Petco, organizers aim to meet potential adopters where they already shop, increasing visibility and adoption opportunities.
What the $25 Adoption Fee Includes
For many families searching online for low-cost pet adoption in San Antonio, affordability is often a deciding factor. The $25 adoption fee at Saturday’s event includes:
- Spay or neuter surgery
- A registered microchip
- Age-appropriate vaccinations
- Access to SAACS shelter trainers for the life of the pet
Providing these services upfront helps ensure responsible pet ownership while reducing long-term costs for new pet parents. Microchipping, in particular, significantly increases the likelihood that lost pets are reunited with their owners — an important consideration in a city as large as San Antonio.
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Foster Families Also Play a Key Role
In addition to meeting adoptable dogs, attendees can connect with current SAACS foster parents to learn more about the department’s foster program. Temporary foster homes provide critical relief for overcrowded kennels and allow pets to decompress in a home environment.
Fostering can be especially important for puppies, senior dogs, and animals recovering from medical procedures. Residents curious about fostering can learn how short-term placements directly support lifesaving efforts and strengthen neighborhood involvement.
For many San Antonio families, fostering offers a flexible way to make an impact without a long-term commitment — and often serves as a first step toward adoption.
Why Adoption Matters for San Antonio Neighborhoods
Choosing adoption does more than bring a new companion home. It helps reduce strain on the city’s shelter system, supports public health initiatives like vaccination and sterilization, and reinforces community responsibility for animals.
As SAACS continues its outreach efforts with partners like Petco, the goal remains clear: strengthen neighborhood connections, promote responsible pet ownership, and ensure more animals leave the shelter for permanent homes.
Residents interested in adopting or fostering can find additional information at SAACS.net. Those planning to attend Saturday’s event are encouraged to arrive early, as adoptions are typically processed on a first-come basis.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
