We’re proud to share that Beatrice, one of our beloved ADL pets, was recently featured on KENS 5’s Forgotten Friends segment. Her story highlights the pets in our care who may be overlooked but are deeply loved and supported while they wait for their forever families. Watch and read Beatrice’s feature here. Visit Beatrice and all her friends at our Main Campus located at 11300 Nacogdoches Rd, 78217, Open daily from 12pm to 7pm!
Two abandoned puppies are now safe, healing, and getting a second chance at life thanks to the lifesaving efforts of Animal Defense League and the compassion of our community. Their journey is a powerful reminder that no pet is ever alone when people step up to help. Click here to read their story as featured on KENS 5. ADL’s lifesaving work for pets in our community wouldn’t be possible without the support of generous donors and loving adopters. Whether you…
ADL Featured on KSAT’s Show Me Your Medal The Animal Defense League of Texas was proudly featured on KSAT’s Show Me Your Medal segment with Ernie Zuniga, showcasing our 2026 Fiesta Medal, “Bringing Pets Home Fur Good.” This year’s design celebrates the joy of adoption and the life-changing bond between pets and their families—perfectly capturing the spirit of Fiesta and our mission. 🎉 Our 2026 Fiesta Medal is available for $15, with proceeds directly supporting ADL’s lifesaving work for pets…
The Animal Defense League of Texas was recently featured on Great Day SA on KENS 5, highlighting our upcoming free vaccine megaclinic on Saturday, March 21. During the segment, our team shared how these large-scale clinics help provide essential vaccines and microchips to pets in our community—keeping them healthy, protected, and with the families who love them. Events like this are part of ADL’s ongoing commitment to making veterinary care accessible, especially for underserved areas, and helping reduce preventable illnesses…
The Animal Defense League of Texas was recently mentioned in a national news article discussing the impact and importance of free spay and neuter programs across the United States. The story highlights how these initiatives help reduce pet overpopulation, prevent unwanted litters, and make essential veterinary care more accessible to families. Programs like these play a critical role in supporting both pets and the communities they live in by lowering the number of pets entering shelters and improving overall pet…
We had a fantastic time on Great Day SA talking all about our Love Your Pet Adoption Special! 🐶🐱 In this fun segment, hosts Roma and Christen catch up with our team to share how we’re helping pets find their forever homes, highlight our current adoption special, and explain how easy (and life-changing!) it can be to adopt. Whether you’re thinking about adding a furry family member or just want to support a great cause, this clip gives you a behind-the-scenes…
We’re excited to be recognized in San Antonio Magazine’s latest wellness roundup! Their “Discovering Your Path to Wellness” feature highlights meaningful ways to live better in 2026 — and we’re honored to be included among the local resources helping our community thrive. Read the full article for inspiration on building a brighter, healthier routine.
This Valentine’s Day, San Antonio’s pet organizations are sharing the love — and a few cuddles — by encouraging residents to adopt a new furry friend. 💕 Click here to listen to the interview!
We’re thrilled to share that the Animal Defense League of Texas has been featured in World Today News for our commitment to pet‑wellness and spay/neuter advocacy. The article highlights how the ADL is helping pet owners in the Central Texas area access affordable spay and neuter services—addressing over‑population, promoting responsible pet ownership, and strengthening our community’s animal welfare. world-today-news.com 👉 Read the full story here and see how we’re making a difference together!
Our furry friends are stealing the spotlight! Tune in to KENS5’s “Great Day SA” to see how we celebrated a spook-tacular time at our Halloween Wooftacular event — and meet some of the adorable pets looking for their forever homes. 🐾👉 Check out the feature here: Find Your Forever Friend!
Our pals at The Shops at La Cantera are gearing up to celebrate 20 years in the San Antonio market this September! To mark two decades of shopping, dining, and community fun, they're hosting a series of free events—including Yoga & Animal Defense League Pet Adoption on September 19. We’ll be joining the celebration next month for a special Puppy Yoga session that promises all the stretch vibes and furry smiles. Don’t miss out—save the date and come flow with…
KENS 5’s “Forgotten Friends” spotlight is shining on our fun-loving pup, Roll! This playful, tail-wagging charmer has been waiting patiently for his forever family, and we just know his perfect match is out there. Could it be you? Don’t miss his feature and see why Roll is impossible to forget! [Watch the feature here ➜]
The Red & Black recently featured five tips for protecting pets in the summer heat, including our advice on keeping them calm and secure during fireworks. At the Animal Defense League of Texas, we believe every pet deserves a season filled with comfort, safety, and love. We’re grateful to share these important reminders with our community. [Read the full article here ➜]
In a recent interview celebrating The Copa Wine Bar’s milestone anniversary, owner Jeff Bridges reflected on the inspiration of his late wife and the importance of giving back. We’re touched and grateful that he named the Animal Defense League of Texas among the causes he supports. Stories like his remind us how kindness creates a lasting legacy. [Read the full article here ➜]
In May, ADL teamed up with our friends at Lucky Duck for a tail-wagging Yappy Hour! We loved seeing so many ADL Alumni join us for an evening of fun and specialty cocktails—each sip helping support our mission. 🐾 We also stopped by Great Day SA with ADL pet Lady to share all the excitement. 🎥 Watch the video here to see the highlights!
Can you believe we are 91 years old? If you ask me, we don't look a day over 35! We are so excited to celebrate this milestone and share the gift of a new best friend by offering waived adoption fees on all our ADL pets through June 29th! Kens5's GreatDaySA team was kind enough to invite us to speak more about this excting celebration. Watch the segment here!
We had such an amazing time this weekend, hanging out with the Devil's River crew and WWE Superstar and actor Dave Bautista! We got to meet so many amazing fans and ADL alumni and helped two new friends find their furever homes! See more about the event here and follow along for more exciting events from ADL!
Fiesta® San Antonio is officially here! To kickoff the celebration, ADL is hosting our Fiesta Furr-Ever Adoption Promo. Celebrate the festivities with waived adoption fees on all ADL pets. Read more about the promo and the work we do here.
We had a paw-some time during our recent Mutt Madness adoption event! Check out this story from FOX San Antonio and KABB highlighting how we teamed up with the community to help pets find their forever homes with free adoptions. Read the full story from FOX San Antonio → Read the KABB aricle here
Animal Defense League is offering free spay/neuter services for San Antonio’s community cats! These clinics help manage the cat population humanely while improving their health and well-being. Texas Public Radio covered our efforts—learn more about how you can take advantage of this program: 🔗 Read the full article on TPR
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