San Antonio And Bexar County Remind Residents Of Safe Passover And Easter Practices For Residents And Animals

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

April 10, 2020

For questions from the general public, please contact:
COVID-19@sanantonio.gov
COVID-19 Hotline (210) 207-5779

SAN ANTONIO (April 10, 2020) - As Passover and Easter weekend celebrations near, the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services Department reminds residents the sale of baby animals as holiday novelties is illegal in San Antonio. According to the City’s animal laws, it is illegal for any person to sell or offer for sale, barter, lease, rent or give away baby chicks or ducklings or rabbits less than eight weeks old as pets or novelties. The dyeing or staining of baby chicks, ducklings or rabbits is also against city ordinance as is even possessing animals that have been colored in this way.

The ordinance further restricts the sale of animals any time of the year on any roadside, public right of way, commercial parking lot or at any flea market or festival. The only exception to the “Easter animal” law applies to properly licensed hatcheries or other businesses raising the animals for commercial purposes. Violators face stiff fines and mandatory court appearances. For information on this and other city animal laws, residents are encouraged to visit www.saacs.net.

City and County park closures
All County parks and park amenities will be closed to the public effective Friday, April 10 at 9:00 p.m. through Monday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m.

All City parks, dog parks, and park amenities will be closed to the public effective Friday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m. through Monday, April 13 at 5:00 a.m.

During the Passover and Easter weekend, all outdoor activities within City and County parks are prohibited, with the exception of use of trails such as the City’s Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail system.

Outdoor activities such as running, walking, and cycling are permitted on trails, such as the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail system, as long as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance on social distancing are followed, such as maintaining six feet of distance from others. In addition, users should warn others of their presence on the trail and step aside for others to pass.

People are advised to stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of COVID-19. Report City parks violations to 210-207-SAPD. Report County parks violations to 210-335-6000.

Residents should not host gatherings outside their immediate households
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The City of San Antonio and Bexar County remind residents to practice social distancing throughout the Passover and Easter holidays. Residents should not host gatherings or events for people outside their immediate households. Residents are encouraged to connect with friends and relatives through a virtual gathering or by phone to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

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This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.