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2 family dogs attack children in northeast Bexar County, BCSO says
By Samuel Rocha IV at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Two children were attacked by two family dogs Monday in northeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the dog attack around 4:30 p.m. at a home in the 8100 block of Seldon Trail, a preliminary report said. A mother reported her two children were being ...
Key takeaway at a home in the 8100 block of Seldon Trail, a preliminary report said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The attack on two children by their family dogs on the Northeast Side raises concerns about pet ownership and public safety in residential areas. As Alamo Heights residents know, many neighborhoods in the San Antonio area have homes with yards where pets are often kept, and incidents like this can happen anywhere. The fact that the dogs were family pets and the attack occurred at the family's home suggests that even in familiar surroundings, pet behavior can be unpredictable. This incident may prompt local animal control and law enforcement agencies to review their protocols for responding to dog attacks and educating the public about responsible pet ownership. For residents of Alamo Heights and surrounding communities, it's a reminder to be aware of their own pets' behavior and to take steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two children were attacked by two family dogs Monday in northeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the dog attack around 4:30 p.m. at a home in the 8100 block of Seldon Trail, a preliminary report said. A mother reported her two children were being ...
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