The Great Puppy Rescue!
In late 2023, SAWS televising crews rescued Pipa the puppy from a sewer pipe, a dramatic event that gained international media attention. Now, Pipa’s story is helping teach a new generation about sewer safety and responsible disposal habits.
Pipa’s Big Adventure
Pipa’s Big Adventure, the real-life rescue story told through the eyes of the playful pup, is a children’s book used by the SAWS education department during school visits and presentations that highlights why it’s important to keep grease and wipes out of the pipes.
Read the book in English below:
Read the book in ASL below:
Order Your Own Copy of Pipa's Big Adventure
Books are available for purchase, while supplies last, order online or at SAWS Customer Service Centers for $20. Proceeds support Project Agua, SAWS’ bill payment assistance program for neighbors in need; as well as Friends of Animal Care Services, providing newspapers, blankets, treats, and toys every day in the City’s animal shelter. Purchased books include copy in both English and Spanish and come with a free sticker sheet.
SAWS Customer Service Centers
West Side Customer Center
Las Palmas Shopping Center
803 Castroville Rd. Suite 406
San Antonio, TX 78237
East Side Customer Center
Comerica Building
403 South W.W. White Road
San Antonio, TX 78219
Make Pipa’s Promise
