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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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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 Mr. Jackson's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Jackson

German Shepherd Dog

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Orchid's adoption status with email updates.
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Orchid

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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

Kim Acres Animal Sanctuary

5896 Prairie Rd #6,
Von Ormy, TX 78073

St. Francis of Assisi Veterinary Medical Center

8615 Potranco Road,
San Antonio, TX 78251

Seguin Animal Services

555 Fred Byrd Dr,
Seguin, TX 78155

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
New Braunfels, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Moonlight FI's adoption status with email updates.
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Moonlight FI

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Schertz, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Gilbert's adoption status with email updates.
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Gilbert

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
New Braunfels, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Emerald (FKA Akatea)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Emerald (FKA Akatea)

Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
New Braunfels, TX

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