We had a fantastic time at the Fest of Tails, celebrating a day filled with kites, pups, and community fun at McAllister Park! From connecting with fellow pet lovers to supporting adoptions, it was a wonderful event for animal enthusiasts of all ages. Check out this article to learn more about the festival and see why we love being a part of it! Read more here.
Looking for fun things to do this week in San Antonio? San Antonio Things to Do recently featured Fest of Tails, a paw-some family-friendly event with a Pooch Parade & Costume Contest, kite displays, an artisan market with dog products, carnival games, a plant giveaway, and more! 🌿🎠🐶 The Animal Defense League of Texas will be onsite with adorable pets looking for their forever homes! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fun-filled day and maybe even meet your new…
Great news! Our current adoption special was recently featured inon Texas Public Radio! Now’s the perfect time to give a loving pet their forever home. Check out the TPR's article to learn more about this special offer and how you can make a difference in a shelter pet’s life. Hurry—this opportunity won’t last fur-ever! 🐶🐱✨
Icehouse Week is happening now through March 2, and it's raising money to support the Animal Defense League of Texas! This exciting community event helps us provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals in need. Every dollar raised makes a paws-itive impact on the lives of our furry friends. Click here to learn more about Icehouse Week and how you can support ADL
Raising Cane’s is spreading holiday cheer and helping ADL pets! 🎁🐾 This season, proceeds from their adorable stuffed animal sales will support our lifesaving mission. ❤️ Click here to learn more about how you can give back while grabbing your favorite meal. 🎄✨
Meet Dudley and Ramona! 🐶🐶 These adorable pups were featured on KENS5’s ‘Forgotten Friends’ and are still looking for their forever homes! 🏡❤️ Could you be the one to give them the love they deserve? 🐾 Read their story here and come meet them at ADL! ✨
After spending so much time waiting for a family, Mia’s patience has finally paid off! 🥹❤️ This longtime ADL resident, featured in KENS5’s ‘Forgotten Friends,’ has found her forever home! 🏡🐾 Read all about her journey here. Wishing Mia the happiest new beginning! ✨
Looking for a new furry friend? 🐶🐱 ADL's adoption special is happening this weekend! 🏡💙 Check out this KSAT article for all the details. Don't miss your chance to give a pet their forever home! 🐾✨ Click here to view our adoptable pets!
As cat lovers, we know how comforting a purr-fect feline companion can be when we’re feeling down, stressed, or anxious. But not everyone realizes that our furry friends can feel the claw-s of sadness too. Changes in routine, the loss of a loved one, illness, or injury can lead to stress and even depression in cats. For the kitties we rescue at the Animal Defense League of Texas (ADL), being abandoned and then adjusting to shelter life can leave…
Thinking about adding a furry friend to your family? Before you visit a breeder, consider adopting from a shelter or rescue organization. In this insightful article, explore the reasons why “Adopt, Don’t Shop” is more than just a slogan—it’s a way to save lives and make a lasting impact on your community. Read more about the benefits of adopting a pet and how you can help make a difference! Read the full article here.
We're incredibly grateful to the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center for their recent fundraising efforts to support the Animal Defense League of Texas (ADLT). Their dedication and generosity are helping us continue our vital work rescuing and caring for animals in need. Thanks to this partnership, more lives will be saved, and animals will receive the care they deserve. Read the full story to learn more about how this collaboration is making a difference in the lives of animals…
This year, we're thrilled to participate in the *My Heart, My Love Gifts* annual fundraiser, a heartwarming event dedicated to supporting animal rescue organizations across the U.S., including the Animal Defense League of Texas (ADLT). Every donation helps provide life-saving care, shelter, and a brighter future for animals in need. Your generosity fuels the mission of rescuers and advocates working tirelessly to make a difference. Together, we can spread love and compassion to those who need it most. Read the…
We had a paws-itively amazing time at this year’s Animal Care Services Dogtober Festival, and we’re wagging our tails to share all the details with you! 🐕✨ Our team was there to support pet adoption, meet furry friends, and have a blast with fellow animal lovers. From adorable adoptables to fun activities, it was a day full of wagging tails and belly rubs! Check out the full article to read about our team's paw-some experience at the event and see…
We’re beyond excited to announce that our incredible leadership team has been featured in San Antonio Magazine! This honor celebrates the strong, visionary women who lead our company with confidence, creativity, and a whole lot of heart—proving that when women come together, they’re unstoppable! 💪 From tackling challenges head-on to inspiring growth and innovation, our team is a true pack of powerhouse leaders. We’re so proud to be recognized for our collective success and grateful to have such an…
Come visit this darling pair at our Nacogdoches campus today!
Our sweet boy is the self-appointed welcome committee at Animal Defense League of Texas, and he's looking for his forever home. It's spooky season all year round with Halloween! Come meet him today at our Nacogdoches location!
Our sweet girl Coraline got a chance to be in the spotlight this week when she was chosen to be SALive's Good Dog of the Week! Coraline came into our care from ACS in 2021 and has been the keeper of our hearts ever since. Though she is currently battling cancer, she remains a sweet and caring girl. Help us find her furever home!
Both of these cuties are available at no cost during Bissel's Empty The Shelters Event, running now through 7/31!
The rumors are true! Thanks to Bissel Pet Foundation, ADL is pushing to 'Empty the Shelters' with free adoptions ALL JULY! Browse our adoptable pets here. Read the full article from KSAT here.
Fireworks may cause added stress for pets. Here are tips for owners on how to help (yahoo.com)
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