Woman, 67, hospitalized after three dogs escaped a yard and attacked her on San Antonio’s West Side

What happened

A 67-year-old woman was taken to a hospital after being bitten by three dogs Tuesday night, March 3, 2026, during an attack in San Antonio’s West Side, city officials said.

The incident was reported around 8:50 p.m. in the 3500 block of Morales Street, near the intersection of Northwest 24th Street and West Martin Street. The woman was walking in the neighborhood when three dogs left a nearby property and bit her on the lower leg and ankle, authorities said. She was transported for medical treatment; additional details about her condition had not been released as of Thursday.

What is known about the dogs and enforcement action

Animal Care Services identified the dogs involved as three female Labrador retriever mixes. Investigators said the dogs slipped under a fence at a nearby home before the attack.

The dogs were taken into custody and placed under quarantine while the investigation continues. City officials said the owner faced nine criminal citations tied to the incident and the dogs’ care and confinement.

• Three citations related to the bite incident
• Three citations for failure to vaccinate the dogs against rabies
• Three citations connected to the dogs leaving the owner’s property

Why quarantine and vaccination status matter

In bite investigations, quarantine is used to manage public-health risk and to support follow-up review of the circumstances of the attack. The reported lack of rabies vaccinations adds complexity for investigators and healthcare decision-making, because vaccination documentation can affect how exposure risk is assessed and what follow-up steps are required.

What investigators typically examine next

Cases like this commonly turn on a set of verifiable factors: how the dogs exited the property, whether barriers were adequate, whether there were prior reports involving the animals or address, and whether the dogs can be reliably confined going forward. Investigators also document the victim’s injuries, the location and timing of the attack, and any witness accounts.

The dogs are expected to remain in quarantine as the case proceeds through the city’s investigative process.

What residents can do after a dog bite

Public-safety officials generally advise residents to seek medical care after a bite, report the incident promptly, and provide investigators with details that can be confirmed, including where it occurred, a description of the animals, the direction they ran, and any information about ownership or where the dogs were seen entering or exiting a property.