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Emergency fosters needed after power outages disrupt animal shelters, ACS says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Sonia DeHaro, Ricardo Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Staff have attempted to mitigate the issue by bringing in cooling measures. A power outage has affected animal shelters, causing concerns about the welfare of hundreds of dogs and cats.
A power outage has affected animal shelters, causing concerns about the welfare of hundreds of dogs and cats. Staff have attempted to mitigate the issue by bringing in cooling measures. Conditions are expected to worsen as temperatures increase.
Emergency foster care is being sought for the animals, with a minimum commitment of one week. Support is being offered to those who can provide temporary care, including essential supplies.
Further information is available for those interested in helping, including details about donations and opening hours for those who want to get involved.
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Category: safety Published: August 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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