A Tuesday night walk on San Antonio’s West Side turned painful when a black-and-white Labrador mix jumped a fence and bit a 38-year-old woman multiple times, Animal Care Services (ACS) said. The attack happened before 9 p.m. in the 300 block of Noria Street near South Navidad. Medics took the woman to a local hospital, and she was later released. ACS has taken the dog into custody, and an agency spokesperson said criminal citations are pending.
What Animal Care Services Says Happened
ACS described the animal as a female black-and-white Labrador mix that bit the victim’s legs multiple times, according to KSAT. The agency told KSAT the woman was transported for treatment and later released, and ACS said it has the dog in custody while officers investigate. Criminal citations are pending as investigators work to identify an owner.
A Troubling Pattern On The West Side
City leaders tightened rules after a series of attacks, and in September 2025 the City Council approved changes to Chapter 5 that raised fines and gave ACS authority to spay or neuter roaming animals, according to Texas Public Radio. Local reporting has documented several recent West Side incidents, including a March 5 case in which three dogs bit a 67-year-old woman and officers issued multiple citations, as reported by the Express-News. Hoodline also covered a January attack in which a 10-year-old was severely bitten, underscoring the range of bites ACS investigates.
How Animal Control Steps In After A Bite
State law requires that any bite breaking the skin be reported to the local rabies-control authority, and ACS asks residents to start an investigation by calling 3-1-1, per the city’s Animal Care Services page. The city’s recent ordinance update also notes officers may spay or neuter roaming pets before returning them and that repeat offenders can face higher fines; the city outlined those changes in a city release.
What Happens Next In This Case
ACS said investigators will continue the probe and could issue municipal citations if an owner is identified; under the revised code some repeat offenses carry fines up to $2,000, according to a city release. Residents with video or information about the April 15 incident are urged to contact ACS or call 3-1-1 so officers can follow up, city guidance says.
