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Animal Defense League of Texas - Everyday Adoption Center 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 12pm to 7pm
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8520 Fourwinds Dr
San Antonio, TX 78239
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8520 Fourwinds Dr

San Antonio, TX 78239

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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.

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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/

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