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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 Chester Cheeto's adoption status with email updates.
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Chester Cheeto

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mark Sloan's adoption status with email updates.
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Mark Sloan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 9 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/

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Shorty Martin's adoption status with email updates.
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Shorty Martin

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Male, Senior
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Semi Sweet Chocolate GC's adoption status with email updates.
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Semi Sweet Chocolate GC

Australian Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)/Alaskan Malamute

Male, 3 yrs
Kyle, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Beau 2-1-24's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau 2-1-24

Husky/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Bulverde, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mia's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
San Antonio, TX

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