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Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

Animal shelter in San Antonio, TX

The Animal Defense League was established in 1934 by a group of individuals, “for the prevention of cruelty to animals; to promote kind and humane treatment of animals; and to aid and assist the enforcement of laws enacted for the prevention of animal cruelty.”

In 1961, ADL moved to its present location in the easily accessible northeast part of San Antonio. Its campus encompasses more than 12 acres and includes a two-acre pet park. On the property is an Adoption Center with a small retail store, and a separate 5,000 square-foot Clinic which houses our veterinary hospital that provides onsite spay/neuter surgery, surgery for injured and ill animals, and ongoing medical care for all ADL resident animals.

Contact open daily 11am-7pm
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11300 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78217
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Meet their adoptable pets

11300 Nacogdoches Road

San Antonio, TX 78217

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

We'll also keep you updated on Archie's adoption status with email updates.
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Archie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ghoul's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghoul

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Witch's adoption status with email updates.
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Witch

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Champagne's adoption status with email updates.
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Champagne

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Oahu's adoption status with email updates.
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Oahu

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Nimbus's adoption status with email updates.
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Nimbus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Lotto's adoption status with email updates.
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Lotto

Golden Retriever

Female, 1 yr
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
San Antonio, TX

Shelter FAQs

The Animal Defense League is the largest true 'no-kill' non-profit animal shelter in the Southwest operating in San Antonio, Texas. For over 80 years of continuous operation, thousands of dogs and cats have been taken in by the ADL each year, given needed medical services, then provided food, shelter, and compassion while we search for permanent and loving homes for all of them.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

Sign in at the adoption center before viewing the pets that are available for adoption. The pet adoption fee includes:
Spay/neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, internal and external parasite treatment, heartworm prevention, a starter bag of Heritage Ranch by H-E-B pet food and more! Fees may be different during adoption specials. Call 210-655-1481 for details or visit https://adltexas.org/adoption-process/

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We'll also keep you updated on Old Man Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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Old Man Jake

Boxer/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie Dough's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie Dough

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
New Braunfels, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Toad's adoption status with email updates.
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Toad

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Boerne, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Pacino VM's adoption status with email updates.
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Pacino VM

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Von Ormy, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Chiquis's adoption status with email updates.
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Chiquis

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ghost buster JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost buster JuM*

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Von Ormy, TX

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