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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 Paulie's adoption status with email updates.
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Paulie

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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.

  • 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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P.O. Box 735,
Cibolo, TX 78108

Pet Prevent a Litter (PALS) of Central Texas

PO Box 401,
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We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkinbear's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkinbear

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Boerne, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ruth's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruth

Australian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Boerne, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ma Barker's adoption status with email updates.
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Ma Barker

Calico

Female, 4 mos
Boerne, TX
We'll also keep you updated on 56501774's adoption status with email updates.
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56501774

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
San Marcos, TX

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