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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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Address
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 Raya's adoption status with email updates.
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Raya

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Alaskan Klee Kai/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 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 - Paul Jolly Campus

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San Antonio, TX 78279

Footbridge Foundation

San Antonio, TX 78204

Homes For Pets

P.O. Box 605,
Schertz, TX 78154

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Pleasanton, TX
We'll also keep you updated on SHY's adoption status with email updates.
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SHY

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on SANDY's adoption status with email updates.
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SANDY

Cocker Spaniel

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Aries CS/JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Aries CS/JuM*

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Boerne, TX

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