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Thanksgiving Day Pet Tips

Categories: Pet Tips

Bones can be hazardous to your pet! Yes, dog bones are common treats seen in pet stores. However, that doesn't mean it's safe to give your pets just ANY bone. Those left over bones, especially cooked ones, can be extremely hazardous to your pets! Bones can become brittle, splinter, and pose a choking hazard to your furry loved one. They can possibly get stuck in their stomach's too! Bone fragments can interfere with their bowel movements, cause constipation or even…

Halloween Safety Pet Tips

Categories: Pet Tips

Watch the treat bowl! Candies, baked goods, and human food can be very toxic to pets. Especially chocolate and xylitol which are common ingredients in many candies. Keep all treats in a spot where your pet can’t reach. Be careful with costumes. Not all pets enjoy wearing a costume. Make sure your pet is comfortable and watch for signs of anxiety. They should have no obstructions blocking their sight, no dangling objects they can swallow, make sure they can easily…

Fosters Needed

Categories: Foster

Our foster department urgently needs foster volunteers for these furbabies! We have several litters of puppies and a mama cat with kittens that need foster care. All puppies are eating on their own. We’d like to have them placed into foster homes by the end of today. As always, ADL provides all needed supplies and medical care for our fosters. If you or someone you know is interested in fostering, please contact us by emailing foster@adltexas.org or call us at…

Foster Puppies at Animal Defense League of Texas | San Antonio

We’re looking for foster volunteers

Categories: Foster

Fall is upon us and we are starting to get in more animals in need of fosters. We need fosters for the following... Mother cat with kittens -  Karen is nursing her 6 kittens. Her kittens will need to nurse for about 2 weeks before they can be weaned. Mom does all the feeding and cleaning for her kittens. Litter of 4 kittens - We have kittens that need a few weeks to gain weight before they can be placed…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week is Ryan!

Categories: Animal Defense League BlogsPet Spotlight

Meet Ryan! He’s North Park Subaru's Pet Star of the week! He's a 1 year old, Jack Russell Terrier Mix. Ryan is a sweet and clam little guy. He’s friendly but a little shy around new people. However, it won’t take long for him to warm up to you! If you're looking to add a furry family member to your home, then come by and meet Ryan! North Park Subaru is sponsoring Ryan and taking care of his adoption fee.…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week is Benji!

Categories: Animal Defense League BlogsPet Spotlight

‪ Meet Benji! He's North Park Subaru's pet star of the week. He's a 1 year old, Terrier Mix Benji will have no problem jumping in your car to go on adventures with you! Not only does he enjoy car rides, but he LOVES treats. Bring out the treats and he’ll be your best buddy! He’s friendly with everyone and sometimes likes to hold hands. He’d make a great companion to have by your side and go on walks with…

Volunteer of the Month – Tobin Rote

Categories: Animal Defense League BlogsVolunteer Info

Let’s congratulate Tobin Rote who has selflessly served our organization for nearly three years, logging more than 1,200 hours helping in several capacities. Tobin walks and socializes with our dogs, has spent one-on-one time with them through our Doggie Diplomat program and provides assistance at several events, including our annual Fur Ball. Recently, Tobin saved the life of one of ADL’s dogs, Shelby who was surrendered to a shelter in Enid, OK, but who was first adopted at the ADL…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week is Rufio!

Categories: Animal Defense League BlogsPet Spotlight

Meet Rufio! He's the pet star of the week. Rufio is a 3 year old, American Staffordshire Terrier Mix. He’s incredibly friendly, sweet, he’s great with kids and enjoys taking a ride in a vehicle. He’s very smart too! He knows how to sit and shake hands and we’re sure he could easily learn more. He came to us with his ears cropped so he needs a little ear medication. Come by and visit the wonderful Rufio today! North Park…

Big Give S.A. is May 3rd

Take the Animal Defense League’s “10 +10 Challenge”  On this citywide day of giving, show your love and support for furry friends. Donate $10 + Share with 10 friends on May 3rd during the Big Give S.A. We need 600 people to give just $10 each on May 3rd the day of The Big Give S.A. Donations will go towards providing shade structures for the community Kennel Play Yards to keep our dogs cool and shaded from the sun while…

Foster a bottle kitten

We need foster parents for kittens

Categories: Foster

It's that time of year again when the population of cats begins to significantly increase. With your help, we can help save these homeless furbabies. As of this year, we've taken in over 100 kittens that we've already placed into foster care, but we still need more fosters. Your time, love and care can go a long way as a foster parent. ADL provides all supplies and medical care that is needed while you foster a pet. We need foster…

Become a foster parent to these puppies

Categories: Foster

Today, the Animal Defense League transferred over 10 puppies from Animal Care Services. As of now, we need to find fosters for 8 of those puppies. They're all eating on their own and could use some TLC from fosters.  The time needed for fostering these little guys is only 2-3 weeks. This allows enough time for them to gain weight and become old enough to be placed into adoption. All supplies will be provided by ADL to help you foster these…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week | Betsy

Categories: Pet Spotlight

Hi, I’m Betsy. I’m an affectionate and lovable gal.  I love being near people and riding in vehicles. So if you're looking to have a buddy on the side for road trips, I'll be more than happy to join you. I'm playful, active and enjoy having fun in general. I would love to meet my best pal and find my forever home. You should come by and meet me, I know I will be very happy to meet you! Betsy is such a sweet girl…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week | Share The Love Event

Categories: Animal Defense League BlogsPet Spotlight

Hi, I'm Hutch. I am a loveable guy who's looking for that forever home that will let me be the goof that I am. I'm pretty calm most of the time, but I do know when it's time to play. If you're into the open space of the world, I'd love to run with you. Oh, also, if you're into BIG lap dogs, I could be your guy! Hutch is such a sweet guy that is looking for that person…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week | Share The Love Event

Categories: Pet Spotlight

Hi, I'm Josie. I love splashing in my little pool more than anything – anything for except being with you, of course. I am a friendly girl who is well-behaved and affectionate, and I like squeaky toys. I also like my pool, in case I haven’t told you. I would love being your dog, and I would love for you to come and meet me. Would you do that? I’ll even show you my pool. Josie is such a sweet…

North Park Subaru’s Pet Star of the Week | Share The Love Event

Categories: Pet Spotlight

Hi, I'm Booker, and everyone is saying that I am this week's North Park Subaru Pet Star of the Week! Let me start by saying that I'm really not sure about being this famous, but I think I can get into it. Do you like to explore? I sure do. I’m an investigative type of fellow who likes to meet everyone and check out everything. Sometimes that makes me tug on the leash a little, but it’s easy to get my…

The Animal Defense League of Texas receives highest rating in fiscal responsibility for second consecutive year.

Categories: News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Animal Defense League of Texas Receives 4-Star Rating for 2nd Consecutive Year in Sound Fiscal Responsibility   San Antonio, Texas – November 2, 2015 The Animal Defense League of Texas’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.  This is the second consecutive time that the Animal Defense League of Texas has earned this top distinction.   “The Animal Defense League…

Guard the Door

Categories: Pet Tips

It’s one of those things that happens in an instant. You open the door to get the mail or check the weather and your dog takes that moment to run right past you … into the great outdoors! Uh oh! Door-bolting is a common problem almost every dog owner experiences at one time or another. Let’s face it, the outside is soooooo interesting to our dogs! There are leaves and smells and other dogs and so much more to see…

Let's Be Friends!

Categories: Pet Tips

For anyone who has ever heard some describe their dog as “aggressive,” you are not alone!  The truth is, in many cases it’s not aggression at all but REACTION that’s the problem. A trigger for a reactive dog can be anything from another dog, to strangers to cars or vacuum cleaners.  The reaction can be out of fear or excitement and yes, sometimes it is aggression.  Whatever it is that has your dog reacting, there are some things you can…

Say My Name, Say My Name

It may sound silly, but sometimes getting your dog to learn his or her name can be a real challenge. Just like a newborn baby, many pet owners agonize over the perfect name for their pup.  Whether you want something cute, cool, quirky or crazy … naming our dog is a lesson in creativity.  So when pup just looks at you like your nuts, well, that can drive you nuts!  Of course, learning the name has some real training consequences…

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