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Although a large part of what Animal Care Services does is focused on rabies prevention, preventing and reporting animal bites are both directly connected to prevention of this disease. It is State Law that anyone having knowledge of an animal bite or scratch that breaks the skin must report that incident to the local health authority. Animal Care Services is that authority in Bexar County.

Animal Bites or scratches that break skin may be reported 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling ACS at: (210) 207-6667 -or- 311.
 

Children should be cautioned to never play with wild animals, especially skunks, bats, raccoons or unknown dogs and cats. If a biting animal dies, you should also call the bite emergency line.

ACS staff is available to speak with at schools, neighborhood meetings and community gatherings about bite prevention, responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay/neuter and a variety of other topics. Contact the Animal Care Services Speakers Bureau at 207-8173.
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