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Animal Defense League of Texas - Paul Jolly 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 to 7pm
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210 Tuleta Dr
San Antonio, TX 78212
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210 Tuleta Dr

San Antonio, TX 78212

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Adoptable pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Paul Jolly Campus

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Bayou's adoption status with email updates.
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Bayou

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Waterloo's adoption status with email updates.
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Waterloo

Golden Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger Snap's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger Snap

Boxer

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
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 - Paul Jolly Campus

Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area

3353 Morningside Drive,
New Braunfels, TX 78132

Kim Acres Animal Sanctuary

5896 Prairie Rd #6,
Von Ormy, TX 78073

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Bulldog/Rottweiler

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
Von Ormy, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mia (3) kb's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia (3) kb

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 16 yrs 6 mos
Schertz, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Sonny SYG*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sonny SYG*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Von Ormy, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Milagrito's adoption status with email updates.
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Milagrito

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Converse, TX

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