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Animal Defense League of Texas - Paul Jolly 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 to 7pm
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210 Tuleta Dr
San Antonio, TX 78212
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Meet their adoptable pets

210 Tuleta Dr

San Antonio, TX 78212

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Adoptable pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Paul Jolly Campus

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tomathan's adoption status with email updates.
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Tomathan

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Geneva's adoption status with email updates.
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Geneva

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ocean's adoption status with email updates.
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Ocean

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 1 yr 2 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.

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 Darcy's adoption status with email updates.
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Darcy

Great Pyrenees

Female, Puppy
Bandera, TX
We'll also keep you updated on ELLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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ELLIE

Labrador Retriever

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
San Antonio, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Antoinette BL*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Antoinette BL*

Siamese

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Boerne, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Marigold LS's adoption status with email updates.
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Marigold LS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Schertz, TX

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