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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
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open daily 12pm-7pm

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

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Beauregard

Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos

San Antonio, TX

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

San Antonio, TX

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs

San Antonio, TX

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

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos

San Antonio, TX

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

German Shepherd Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

San Antonio, TX

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 10 mos

San Antonio, TX

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Isabela

German Shepherd Dog/Dalmatian

Female, 9 mos

San Antonio, TX

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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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/
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Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Defense League of Texas - Nacogdoches Campus

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San Antonio, TX 78247

Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas

P.O Box 17736, San Antonio, TX 78217

San Antonio Area Scottie Westie Rescue

5810 Windvale Dr, Windcrest, TX 78239

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Videl

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Kira

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Iggy

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult

San Antonio, TX

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with small animals
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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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