Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

Animal shelter in San Antonio, Texas

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Address

11300 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78217

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Sunday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Contact

open daily 12pm-7pm

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

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Chance

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Ramen

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Ocelot

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Bobcat

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Maisie

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Madam Cleo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 10 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Camilla

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Gemma

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Apricot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
1 - 9 of 150 pets available

Shelter FAQs

The Animal Defense League of Texas (ADL) is a non-profit organization that rescues homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, and provides medical treatment, nutrition, and shelter in a safe, live-release facility until they are matched with their forever families. Through community education and empowerment, we advocate for responsible pet ownership.
The Animal Defense League is the oldest and largest true 'no-kill' non-profit animal shelter in South Texas. For over 91 years of continuous operation in the San Antonio area, ADL has rescued thousands of dogs and cats, providing medical services, food, shelter, and compassion while they wait for their forever home.
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Interview
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

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/

Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

Pause for Paws, Inc.

San Antonio, TX 78216

Lady's Legacy

P.O. Box 47641, San Antonio, TX 78265

Alamo City House Rabbits

San Antonio, TX 78232

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Sabrina Raven

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Female, Adult

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Hercules

Weimaraner

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Pancho Villa

Chinese Crested/Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr

Windcrest, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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