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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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Meet their adoptable pets

11300 Nacogdoches Road

San Antonio, TX 78217

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Muddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Muddy

Pointer

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Jack O'Lantern's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack O'Lantern

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview

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

Southside Strays

San Antonio, TX 78222

Helotes Humane Society

P.O.Box 908,
Helotes, TX 78023

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Belgian Malinois

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

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 7 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Camry's adoption status with email updates.
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Camry

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Seguin, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Helotes, TX
We'll also keep you updated on SPARKLES's adoption status with email updates.
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SPARKLES

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
San Antonio, TX

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