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Animal Defense League of Texas Established in 1934, the Animal Defense League of Texas (ADL) is the oldest no-kill shelter in South Texas.
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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 area. 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. The Animal Defense League is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We rely on grants, individual donors, and corporate support.

The San Antonio Auto & Truck Show is NEXT WEEKEND! 🚙🐾We will be there all three days with adoptable pets waiting to meet...
10/30/2026

The San Antonio Auto & Truck Show is NEXT WEEKEND! 🚙🐾

We will be there all three days with adoptable pets waiting to meet you. Stop by, say hello, and maybe meet your new best friend!

And thanks to North Park Subaru, you can bring that furry friend home with you FEE-FREE! Come check out some cool cars, spend time with our cute pets, and take home a cat/dog Parent Kit full of Subaru swag for your new family member! 🐱🤍🐶

Meet Our Adoptable Pets:
Friday 2 - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

See you there! 👋

10/30/2026
It's FUR-st Family Photo Friday! 🥳Only 2 DAYS LEFT in our Love at First Fright Adoption Special! That means through Satu...
10/30/2026

It's FUR-st Family Photo Friday! 🥳

Only 2 DAYS LEFT in our Love at First Fright Adoption Special! That means through Saturday, October 31st, we're waiving adoption fees for all pets! 🐱🤍🐶

To browse all available pets, you can visit adltexas.org/pets or stop by either of our campuses, open daily from 12-7 p.m. 🫶

Meet the adopted pets featured:
🐾 Horchata
🐾 Kevin
🐾 Viscountess
🐾 Nike
🐾 Hunter
🐾 Converse
🐾 Marvel
🐾 Daniella
🐾 Brandon
🐾 Gidget

🐱 FREE Community Cat Spay/Neuter Opps! 🐱We’re offering free spay/neuter surgeries for community cats to trappers who liv...
10/29/2026

🐱 FREE Community Cat Spay/Neuter Opps! 🐱

We’re offering free spay/neuter surgeries for community cats to trappers who live in any of the 10 COSA districts. This TNR program helps reduce the community cat population and improves the lives of cats across San Antonio.

Learn more about renting or purchasing a humane trap at adltexas.org/spayneuter.

Thank you to the dedicated community members who make this lifesaving work possible! 🐾

Every pet deserves a loving home, and every home deserves a loving pet! 🐱🤍🐶We're excited to partner with North Park Suba...
10/29/2026

Every pet deserves a loving home, and every home deserves a loving pet! 🐱🤍🐶

We're excited to partner with North Park Subaru this month to celebrate and help even more pets find their fur-ever homes. If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your pack, now is the purrr-fect time! All adoption fees are waived through Saturday, October 31st! 🎉

Stop by either campus today! We're open daily from 12-7 p.m., or browse our available pets anytime at adltexas.org/pets. 🐾

Don’t miss the chance to double your impact for ADL pets! 💚 For Azul’s 5th birthday, he and his crew raised $675 to help...
10/28/2026

Don’t miss the chance to double your impact for ADL pets! 💚

For Azul’s 5th birthday, he and his crew raised $675 to help pets in need. Now we’re inviting our amazing community to help take this even further! Azul has generously pledged a $675 matching gift, meaning every dollar you donate will be doubled until the full match is met.👏

Together with Azul, your generosity will help us purchase a life-saving electrosurgical unit for our veterinary team. This equipment will help improve patient safety, minimize blood loss during surgery, reduce anesthesia and operating times, promote smoother recoveries, and give our veterinary team greater surgical precision.

Thank you to Azul and his crew, and to our incredible community for always showing up for ADL and the pets who depend on us. 🐱🤍🐶

Happy Hallo-Week! 🎃🐾With Halloween just around the corner, we're sharing some helpful pet safety tips to help all the am...
10/28/2026

Happy Hallo-Week! 🎃🐾

With Halloween just around the corner, we're sharing some helpful pet safety tips to help all the amazing pet parents in our community keep their furry friends safe and happy this spooky season! 👻

Wishing you and your pets a fun and safe Halloween weekend! 💚

10/28/2026

You’ve met Gustavo, but have you met…BOO-stavo?!?! 👻

Catch this sweet boy on air with North Park Subaru today at 9 AM and 10 AM!

Gustavo is available for adoption at our Main Campus, open daily from 12-7 PM. 🐾

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This Día de los Mu***os, we honor the beloved pets who have left paw prints on our hearts. ❤️🐾Today, we're taking time t...
10/27/2026

This Día de los Mu***os, we honor the beloved pets who have left paw prints on our hearts. ❤️🐾

Today, we're taking time to remember the pets who have come through our doors and those who have been cherished companions to members of our ADL community. In their memory, we've created an ofrenda in our campus hospital to celebrate the lives, love, and lasting memories of the pets we've lost.

We invite you to share a photo of your beloved pets in the comments below. Together, let's remember the sweet souls who made our lives brighter and whose love will always stay with us. 🕯️

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Meet Naco, this week's Raising Cane's  ! ✨At 10 years old, this Shepherd/Pittie mix may be a senior, but he's still full...
10/27/2026

Meet Naco, this week's Raising Cane's ! ✨

At 10 years old, this Shepherd/Pittie mix may be a senior, but he's still full of life! As one of our longest-stay pups, Naco is more than ready to trade shelter life for a place to call home.

If you've been following us for a while, you may already know Naco and his story. He first came to ADL in 2018 and waited until 2025 to find his family. He was adopted and loved his time with his owner, but sadly, his owner suddenly passed away, bringing Naco back to ADL through no fault of his own. Now, Naco is waiting once again for the happy ending he deserves.

Naco would thrive as the only pet in a small, adult-only household. He enjoys relaxing in the sun, exploring on walks, and playing with his toys. This sweet boy is ready for a home where he can enjoy his golden years surrounded by love, comfort, and peace. Could you be the one to give Naco his happily-ever-after? ❤️

His adoption fee is waived, and thanks to Raising Cane's, he will head home with a special goodie bag too! Stop by and meet Naco at our Main Campus, open daily from 12-7 p.m. 🐾

Address

11300 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX
78217

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+12106551481

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