Animal Defense League of Texas

Known for

• no-kill shelter

  “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”

• seniors for seniors

  “Seniors for Seniors”

• low-cost spay/neuter

  “Free/Low Cost Spay and Neuter Services”

Services

About

The Animal Defense League of Texas is a non-profit organization that rescues homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, providing medical treatment and shelter in a safe, live-release facility. The organization operates two campuses in San Antonio: the Nacogdoches Campus and the Paul Jolly Campus. They offer community education, foster programs, and free or low-cost wellness clinics including spay/neuter and vaccination events.

What people say

Praised as a dedicated no-kill shelter with compassionate staff and thorough adoption screening, though some visitors report strict requirements, outdated facilities, and occasional management issues.

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