Our First Artsy Barksy
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Thank you everyone who came out to Artsy Barksy. It was great to have so many talented artists attend the event! Everyone was inspired by all the incredible art. Special . . .
Thank you everyone who came out to Artsy Barksy. It was great to have so many talented artists attend the event! Everyone was inspired by all the incredible art. Special . . .
We would like to thank everyone who helped The Animal Defense League of Texas assist displaced animals during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
When Buttermilk arrived at ADL, she was emaciated, heartworm positive, and had a severely broken leg. There was a large mass on her chest and another on her hind leg. . . .
Bruiser, Theodore, Nora, and Ronald need your help to find their forever homes! We’re giving our past pet stars another chance at being North Park Subaru pet stars of the . . .
Our first cat from the Rockport trip was adopted yesterday! This little kitty was one of 48 cats that was already looking for a home at Humane Society and Adoption . . .
Meet Gulliver Beanie! He is a 3-year-old sweet, friendly beagle mix. He is an incredibly kind and loving dog who enjoys to wonder and play with his toys. Sadly, this . . .
Sebastian is a 5 month old pup transferred from Animal Care Services to our shelter. We wanted to share his amazing before and after photos! When this little guy arrived . . .
We want to help you beat the heat while searching for a new furry family member! For the entire month of August, adoption fees for many of our pets will . . .
Losing a loved one or family pet is never easy. During the month of August we would like to invite our supporters to commemorate the memory of those who have . . .
Be the superhero to a furry sidekick! There are many amazing potential sidekicks that are looking for superheroes to bring them home this weekend! We have a select group of . . .
We urgently need foster volunteers! On average, these pets need fostering for 2-3 weeks and ADL provides all supplies, food and medical care that’s needed while you foster a pet. . . .
The unconditional love between pets and their humans is priceless! We’d like to help you find your furry loving companion, so we’re reducing adoption fees for adult pets at our . . .
Become a Summer volunteer! It’s time for Summer and the Animal Defense League of Texas is looking for a group of diverse volunteers for the Paul Jolly Center for Pet . . .
This sweet girl is Phyllis, and she came to ADL weighing .07 pounds with a HUGE swollen front paw that looked like something had been wrapped around it. The paw . . .
Champion was brought to the Animal Defense League by a Good Samaritan after he was hit by a car. At just a few months old, Champion was having difficulty breathing . . .
Want to be a legend? Want to be a part of history? Want to have fun and help out homeless pets in San Antonio? The Animal Defense League of Texas . . .
There are many pet injuries that we see at our hospital that make us unhappy, but Mr. Big’s gunshot wound makes us happy that he’s now with the Animal Defense . . .
Meet Diana! Diana is a 4-year-old, female, pit bull mix that arrived at ADL from Animal Care Services. When she first arrived, our veterinary team noticed that she was warm. . . .
We’re having a cats vs. dogs challenge this week during Spring Break! Are you a dog person or cat person? Let us know by placing a vote! Visit the Animal . . .
It is tough for us to see a pet that has only been on this earth for a short time be in this bad of shape. Meet Stimpy, a five-month-old . . .
According to the American Heartworm Society, “More than a million pets in the United States have heartworms.” In 2021, ADL treated 205 dogs that were suffering from Heartworm disease, and continue to see dogs come into our care that require treatment this year. Heartworm disease is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. These worms are spread through the bite of a mosquito.
Chavo is a 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He was found roaming in San Antonio and was brought to ADL by a good Samaritan in January. Since his life-saving treatment, Chavo has served as an ADL pet ambassador for several volunteer orientations and humane education presentations. He loves people (especially children), does well with most other dogs, and knows some basic commands. This “12/10 Good Boy”, as described by our staff, did not get the essential Heartworm prevention to keep him safe from the disease, but fortunately, received treatment before it was too late.
Please join the continued fight against Heartworms and support helpless pets like Chavo by donating today.
2022 brought us many pets in crisis and in need of our help! For most of the year, we’ve been at FULL capacity! With the public’s support and continuous efforts to save lives, we rescued 6,677 pets! It wasn’t easy, but we have selected our Top Three Favorite Happy Tails from 2022. They have happy endings, and they highlight some of the lifesaving work that goes on behind the scenes.
In December 2021, a timid shepherd mix named Bianca arrived at ADL via transfer from the local municipal shelter. Our dedicated medical team provided her with emotional and physical support, and it wasn’t long before the three-year-old pup’s tail started wagging. However, severe health conditions soon emerged. Bianca had heartworm disease and a large cancerous mass.
Little Bianca was diagnosed with a malignant transmissible venereal tumor typically spread during mating through the transfer of living cancer cells. Due to her unique condition, Bianca required costly, outsourced care. After twelve weeks of IV Vincristine injections, her mass began to shrink. Thanks to these lifesaving efforts, Bianca is now officially cancer and heartworm free!
Bianca flourished under the care of our medical team and found her forever family in August of 2022.
On June 3, 2022, Pencil was anonymously left at the ADL Nacogdoches campus. One of our staff found him with a broken limb secured by a homemade splint made of two pencils and masking tape that went down past his knee and prevented him from moving freely. Pencil was notably frightened and anguished but allowed our dedicated and caring team to handle him for observation.
He was immediately administered pain medication, and our medical team quickly performed an x-ray of his right hind leg. Sadly, Pencil was suffering from a broken right tibia and fractures throughout his leg. During the first few days of his diagnostic plan, Pencil exhibited signs of illness and, unfortunately, tested positive for Parvovirus. He was moved to the isolation ward for lifesaving treatment.
While receiving Parvo treatment and splint changes, Pencil remained determined and joyful! After being available for adoption for only four days, Pencil found his forever home. He is loved and spoiled by the family who gave him his second chance. Despite facing numerous life-threatening challenges, Pencil has fully recovered with the help of our veterinary team. He is facing a hopeful future with his new family!
In January 2022, Rocksteady and Bebop were found in a Walmart parking lot by a compassionate and good Samaritan traveling through San Antonio. It was cold and raining, so she provided them with food and a warm spot and stayed with the boys until help arrived. Our partners at San Antonio Animal Care Services came to the rescue! The very next day, these bright boys were brought to ADL and remained under our care for a few months. Both pups were evaluated and determined to be in perfect health.
Because they were brothers, we tried to adopt them together. However, after several months, it was evident they would have better chances for adoption as singles. So, to showcase them better, we took them to an on-air segment we were doing with KENS 5.
Rocksteady was adopted quickly. Unfortunately, Bebop was here for a few months longer. With the success of Rocksteady, we tried a media appearance again, this time with WOAI News 4. We made a plea to viewers to rescue this sweet boy. The plea worked! Bebop’s new mother came the next day to adopt him. Both boys are in loving families who spoil them rotten! They are living their best lives! Sometimes we even run into them at the local dog park.
In 2023 our goal is to make a more significant impact on pets in crisis and our community! We hope you can join us by staying in touch and signing up to receive our newsletter HERE!
Thank you for your love and continued support in our efforts to help pets in need.