Animal Defense League of Texas

Animal Defense League of Texas The Animal Defense League of Texas is the oldest no-kill shelter in Texas, established in 1934. The Animal Defense League is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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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; to aid and assist the enforcement of laws enacted for the prevention of animal cruelty.”

ADL began with just a few makeshift chicken-wire cages in response to a need to shelter stray and injured dogs and cats in the San Antonio a

rea. Along with providing basic shelter and care, the emphasis has always been placed on adopting animals to homes where they will receive loving care and attention for the rest of their lives. We rely on grants, individual donors, and corporate support.

From a foster home to a forever home: Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid started their journey at ADL as adorable tiny bottl...
09/21/2024

From a foster home to a forever home: Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid started their journey at ADL as adorable tiny bottle babies in need of a foster home to grow and thrive. Now, as chunky 2-month-old pups, they've been spayed/neutered, microchipped, received age-appropriate vaccines, and each is ready to begin a new adventure in a forever home.

Stop by our Paul Jolly Campus (across from the Zoo) to meet this precious duo. We're open daily from 11am-7pm. If they've been adopted, many of their furr-ends, at both locations, are still in need of a loving family. 🐾

09/19/2024

WE DID IT!!!!

🚨 Just 2 hours left until The Big Give ends! We’re SO close to reaching our $50,000 goal, and we need YOUR help to cross...
09/19/2024

🚨 Just 2 hours left until The Big Give ends! We’re SO close to reaching our $50,000 goal, and we need YOUR help to cross the finish line.
Every dollar counts, and no donation is too small. If you can give, now is the time!
Let’s make a big impact together for our ADL pets 💙🐾
Scan the QR code or go to BiggiveADL.com

09/19/2024

Behind the Purrtains: Explore our puppy building!

🌟 Day 2 of The Big Give Join us for another fun-filled day!📅 Schedule for this afternoon:12 PM: Puppy Parade 🎉2 PM: Adul...
09/19/2024

🌟 Day 2 of The Big Give

Join us for another fun-filled day!

📅 Schedule for this afternoon:
12 PM: Puppy Parade 🎉
2 PM: Adult Pet Hour
3 PM: Cattery Spotlight 🐱
4 PM: Live Tie-Dyeing Station
5 PM: Final Hour ❤️

Don’t forget, your support today can make a huge difference for the pets we care for!
Donate at BigGiveADL.com or scan the QR code to help us reach our goal! Every dollar counts! 💕

09/19/2024

Puppy Yoga!! Big Give 2024!!

09/19/2024

Puppy Yoga!! Big Give 2024!! Donate at biggiveadl.com

09/18/2024

ADL AFTER BARK donate to biggiveadl.com NO ADOPTION FEES until 10pm tonight!

The time is NOW.... join Team ADL for the Big Give! 🐾Your support makes a difference for pets in need. Donate easily by ...
09/18/2024

The time is NOW.... join Team ADL for the Big Give! 🐾
Your support makes a difference for pets in need. Donate easily by scanning the QR code or visiting BiggiveADL.com to help us save lives. ❤️
We have a matching minute at 6:11PM get your info ready and donate within that minute to double your impact!

Together, we can give every pet a chance at finding a forever home! ✨

Get ready for a pawsome after hours event! 🐾🌙Come out to ADL After Bark for a night filled with furry friends, treats, a...
09/18/2024

Get ready for a pawsome after hours event! 🐾🌙

Come out to ADL After Bark for a night filled with furry friends, treats, and so much more! 🐶🐱

🎉 When: Wednesday, 9/18 | 7-10PM
📍 Where: ADL’s Nacogdoches Campus
✨ Adopt a forever friend, and enjoy Team Birria LLC and The Sugar Shack Candies and Sweets!

Whether you’re coming to adopt, meet some adorable pets, or simply enjoy the night, you won’t want to miss this tail-wagging good time.

Get ready for a pawsome after hours event! 🐾🌙Looking for an evening with furry friends and sweet treats? 😍Come out to AD...
09/18/2024

Get ready for a pawsome after hours event! 🐾🌙
Looking for an evening with furry friends and sweet treats? 😍

Come out to ADL After Bark for a night filled with NO adoption fees, treats, and so much more! 🐶🐱

🎉 When: Wednesday, 9/18 | 7-10PM
📍 Where: ADL’s Nacogdoches Campus
✨ Furry friends, Team Birria LLC, and
The Sugar Shack Candies and Sweets!

Whether you’re coming to adopt, meet some adorable pets, or simply enjoy the night, you won’t want to miss this tail-wagging good time.

🐾 Together, We Can Save More Lives! 🐾Tomorrow is THE day, and we need YOUR help to make a BIG impact during the Big Give...
09/17/2024

🐾 Together, We Can Save More Lives! 🐾

Tomorrow is THE day, and we need YOUR help to make a BIG impact during the Big Give! Every donation, no matter the size, directly supports the pets at ADL—giving them the love, care, and second chances they deserve. 💖

Why Your Donation Matters:
* It funds life-saving surgeries and medical treatments.
* It provides food, shelter, and endless belly rubs until they find their forever families.

Let’s come together as a community and show these pets that they are never alone. Every dollar brings them one step closer to a loving home. ❤️

Donate today and be part of something truly special. We can’t do it without you! 🙏

📲 Give now: Biggiveadl.com

Thank you for being a hero! ✨

The Big Give is just a couple days away, but you can give EARLY! 🚨Remember, there’s no such thing as a donation too smal...
09/16/2024

The Big Give is just a couple days away, but you can give EARLY! 🚨

Remember, there’s no such thing as a donation too small or too big—every bit helps ADL save pets' lives right here in San Antonio! 🐾❤️ Use our QR code or go to Biggiveadl.com!
Let’s come together and do it for them! 🐶🐱

Donate and make a difference today! 🙌

09/16/2024

✨ Only 17 days until our Emerald Gala! ✨
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Valero! 🐾

With Valero's continued support, we're able to provide care and find loving forever homes for pets in need. Their generosity makes a real impact, and we couldn’t be more grateful. ❤️
Together, we're changing the lives of pets and making a positive difference in our San Antonio community!

We had so much fun visiting with the UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio Real Estate & Property Management Dep...
09/13/2024

We had so much fun visiting with the UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio Real Estate & Property Management Department and highlighting some of our furry friends! Kitty brothers, Ham and Cheese, and ADL Alumni, Macie, loved getting showered in snuggles! Come meet some of our furry friends this weekend, all pets over 6 months have No Adoption Fees! 💖🐾

🌟 Meet North Park Subaru Pet Star, Yara! 🌟Yara is a 1-year-old American Staffordshire mix with a heart full of love! She...
09/13/2024

🌟 Meet North Park Subaru Pet Star, Yara! 🌟

Yara is a 1-year-old American Staffordshire mix with a heart full of love! She gives the best hugs and jumps for joy whenever she’s around people. 🐾💖 If you’re looking for an energetic, playful, and affectionate companion, Yara is the perfect gal!

Thanks to our amazing partners at North Park Subaru, Yara’s adoption fee is waived, so bringing her home has never been easier! 🏡✨

09/13/2024
🔮✨ Fortune Favors the Bold! ✨🔮Turn your Friday the 13th luck around at ADL! Join us from September 13th to September 15t...
09/13/2024

🔮✨ Fortune Favors the Bold! ✨🔮
Turn your Friday the 13th luck around at ADL!
Join us from September 13th to September 15th, for a magical adoption event where there are NO ADOPTION FEES for pets 6 Months and over! 🌙💜

09/12/2024

🎉 Happy 4th Birthday to our Harmony! 🎂
She’s been a part of the ADL family for 367 days and is a prime example of an adult dog who has been with us way too long and deserves a home of her own. 🐾

Come by PJ or our main campus to meet Harmony and others like her! 🥳❤️

🐾 Make a Difference with us this Big Give! 🐾Every donation helps save pets and give them a second chance. ❤️With the inc...
09/12/2024

🐾 Make a Difference with us this Big Give! 🐾
Every donation helps save pets and give them a second chance. ❤️
With the incredible generosity of our community, we’ve already raised $2,000! Thank YOU!

Scan the QR code or visit biggiveadl.com to donate and support pets in need.

Thank You for Helping Us Clear the Shelters! 🎉We are beyond grateful for the incredible support we received during this ...
09/11/2024

Thank You for Helping Us Clear the Shelters! 🎉
We are beyond grateful for the incredible support we received during this year's Clear the Shelters event! Thanks to our amazing community, we were able to find loving homes for 628 pets! 🐾❤️

Your generosity, compassion, and dedication to helping animals in need have made a life-changing difference for so many. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 🐶🐱

While the official Big Give runs from September 18th-19th, the excitement starts early! The Big Give is a day of giving ...
09/10/2024

While the official Big Give runs from September 18th-19th, the excitement starts early! The Big Give is a day of giving that helps nonprofits like ADL save more lives. We’re thrilled to announce that the Big Give site opens for EARLY giving tomorrow, September 11th, at 12:01 am. ❤️🐶🐱

🎉 Get ready to make a difference! Visit BigGiveADL.com or use our QR code to get started!

Free Feral Cat Sterilizations with ADL!✨Adl is offering FREE sterilizations for feral cats trapped within San Antonio ci...
09/10/2024

Free Feral Cat Sterilizations with ADL!✨

Adl is offering FREE sterilizations for feral cats trapped within San Antonio city limits! Each surgery includes a rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccine, and an ear notch. Humane traps required (1 cat per trap)—pet carriers won’t be accepted. Limit of 3 cats per trapper, first-come, first-served.

🗓️ Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday 9/11 - 20 spots
Thursday 9/12 - 10 spots
Friday 9/13 - 10 spots
Monday 9/16 - 20 spots
Tuesday 9/17 - 10 spots
Wednesday 9/18 - 20 spots
Thursday 9/19 - 10 spots
Friday 9/20 - 10 spots

Drop off is at 8:00-8:30AM and pick up occurs same day from 3:30-4:00PM. All cats MUST be picked up by 5:00PM!

***Trappers who reside outside of the 10 COSA city districts, are eligible for services through the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition (SAFCC), and will be charged a $25 trapper fee at drop-off.

Help control the feral cat population in our community! ❤️

🐾 FINAL DAY of Clear the Shelters! 🐾It's your last chance to take home a furry friend with ALL adoption fees completely ...
09/10/2024

🐾 FINAL DAY of Clear the Shelters! 🐾
It's your last chance to take home a furry friend with ALL adoption fees completely waived! Imagine starting your week with a new loyal companion by your side! 🐕❤️🐈

Don't wait—stop by one (or both) of our campuses today! ✨ We can’t wait to see you soon!

09/09/2024

✨ Only 24 days until our Emerald Gala! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to our Amber Sponsor, North Park Subaru! 🐾

Through our ongoing partnership, North Park Subaru helps find forever homes for San Antonio pets by sponsoring adoption fees for our weekly NPS Pet Star. Their generous support means the world to us, and we appreciate it so much. Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of these amazing pets and our community!

🌟 North Park Subaru Pet Star of the Week: Lady! 🌟Meet Lady, our 1-year-old shepherd mix with a heart full of love! This ...
09/06/2024

🌟 North Park Subaru Pet Star of the Week: Lady! 🌟
Meet Lady, our 1-year-old shepherd mix with a heart full of love! This sweet and mild-mannered princess adores giving hugs and kisses, and she’s always ready to brighten your day. Lady loves splashing around in the water and has made plenty of furry friends here at the rescue. She’s truly the perfect companion! Her adoption fee is WAIVED, so come meet her today and give her the furrever home she deserves! 🐾💖

It's Friday, and you know what that means — the weekend is here! 🎉This is the LAST weekend of Clear the Shelters, and we...
09/06/2024

It's Friday, and you know what that means — the weekend is here! 🎉

This is the LAST weekend of Clear the Shelters, and we're waiving all adoption fees! ✨ It’s the perfect time to find your new furry best friend. ❤️

Come out and help us make a difference!🐾

09/05/2024

Our very own Director of Marketing and Development Felicia Nino representing ADL on "Pickup Lines" with Ernie Zuniga ❤🐾 featuring a special guest star Parking Lot Party!

🐾 Clear the Shelters is Ending Soon! 🐾CTS is wrapping up on September the 10th, and we still have so many loving cats an...
09/05/2024

🐾 Clear the Shelters is Ending Soon! 🐾
CTS is wrapping up on September the 10th, and we still have so many loving cats and dogs waiting to meet their new families.

❤️ Visit us today and make a difference in a pet's life—and your own. Let's make their dreams come true! ✨

Address

11300 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX
78217

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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