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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 Starlight's adoption status with email updates.
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Starlight

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Alaskan Klee Kai/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 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

WAG Rescue

P.O. Box 2603,
Wimberley, TX 78676

Hunter's Dog Rescue

Seguin, TX 78155

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Helotes, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 56573888's adoption status with email updates.
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56573888

Alaskan Klee Kai/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
San Marcos, TX
We'll also keep you updated on OREO's adoption status with email updates.
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OREO

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 9 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Finn JuM AKA Gage DD*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Finn JuM AKA Gage DD*

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Von Ormy, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tiki's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiki

Mastiff/Siberian Husky

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
canyon lake, TX

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