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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 J.D.'s adoption status with email updates.
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J.D.

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Australian Cattle Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
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

Seguin Animal Services

555 Fred Byrd Dr,
Seguin, TX 78155

Charming Pet Rescue - TX

8430 Flint Rock Dr,
Boerne, TX 78006

VF Rescue & Sanctuary

San Antonio, TX 78228

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 mo
Jourdanton, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Craig's adoption status with email updates.
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Craig

American Pit Bull Terrier/Basset Hound

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Seguin, TX
We'll also keep you updated on CHULITO's adoption status with email updates.
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CHULITO

Chihuahua

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

Black Mouth Cur/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
New Braunfels, TX

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