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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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11300 Nacogdoches Road

San Antonio, TX 78217

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Adoptable pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Cape Cod's adoption status with email updates.
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Cape Cod

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Key West's adoption status with email updates.
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Key West

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
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.

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/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

Trails End Animal Rescue

New Braunfels, TX 78132

Ordinary Miracles Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 201612,
San Antonio, TX 78220

City of Boerne Animal Shelter

330 S. Esser Road,
Boerne, TX 78006

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Bengal

Female, 4 yrs
New Braunfels, TX
We'll also keep you updated on JONES's adoption status with email updates.
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JONES

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Beulah's adoption status with email updates.
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Beulah

Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Wimberley, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 2923's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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2923

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Jourdanton, TX
We'll also keep you updated on BINGO's adoption status with email updates.
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BINGO

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
San Antonio, TX

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