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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Marky Mark's adoption status with email updates.
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Marky Mark

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Dijon's adoption status with email updates.
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Dijon

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 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.

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

Ordinary Miracles Canine Rescue

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

Peanuts Small Dog Rescue

6945 E Rice Road,
San Antonio, TX 78201

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

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Adult
Devine, TX
We'll also keep you updated on shitzoo's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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shitzoo

German Shepherd Dog/Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
NC, NC
We'll also keep you updated on KODY's adoption status with email updates.
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KODY

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Kevin (Chaka)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kevin (Chaka)

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr
New Braunfels, TX
We'll also keep you updated on NIA's adoption status with email updates.
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NIA

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Bombay

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
New Braunfels, TX

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