Underdog of the Week – Sweetie
Categories: Pet Spotlight
Meet Sweetie! Sweetie came to us from the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Service with her four puppies. Happy, easy going and loving, Sweetie has an amazing temperament despite . . .
Meet Sweetie! Sweetie came to us from the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Service with her four puppies. Happy, easy going and loving, Sweetie has an amazing temperament despite . . .
Date: Feb 22, 2017 Come by the Animal Defense League of Texas this weekend to find a furry friend who will lasso your heart! Adoption fees will only be $25 . . .
The Color Vibe 5k is coming to San Antonio on February 25th and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun! Kids 12 and under run . . .
Meet Harriet! She’s North Park Subaru‘s Pet Star of the week! It doesn’t take much to make sweet Harriet smile, especially if you have a yummy treat for her! She’s . . .
At the Animal Defense League of Texas, we have seen a dramatic increase in heartworm positive homeless dogs. Medication alone can cost $200 – $600, depending on the size of . . .
We’ve partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to help you GIVE LOVE and SAVE THEM ALL! This weekend from Feb. 3rd – 5th & 10th -12th, select pets that are . . .
Meet Bradie! Bradie is one of the current residents of our hospital and our “Undercat of the week”! Bradie came into our facility in October after being hit by a . . .
Join us for the open house of the Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoptions! Saturday, January 28th 11 am – 1 pm 210 Tuleta Dr. San Antonio, TX 78212 We’re . . .
It’s the one year anniversary since we started featuring our weekly North Park Subaru Pet Stars! We are so thankful to have the opportunity to have such a wonderful partner . . .
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. . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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, . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
From a shy Distemper survivor to a toothless-smiled social butterfly, Conroe’s journey at Animal Defense League is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of love.
I am incredibly proud to be a part of a team that exemplifies compassion, patience, adaptability, and trust by working hard every day to ensure lives are saved. I am also particularly grateful for generous supporters like YOU, without whom we could not have saved the lives of nearly 5,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens so far this year.
Despite our accomplishments, stray and roaming pets, often unvaccinated, continue to be a systemic problem in our community which increases the spread of disease. This directly impacts pets in our care – resulting in longer stays, fewer adoptions, and growing expenses.
We are facing significant challenges, and we need your help. By giving today, you can make this season a bit brighter for our shelter pets. Please open your hearts, donate, and give them the second chance they deserve.
Conroe, an adorable young Labrador Retriever mix, and his 5 happy-go-lucky siblings were rescued by the Animal Defense League (ADL) earlier this year. As the “the runt of the litter,” not only was he smaller in size, he was noticeably quiet and very shy. While his littermates would jump in excitement and run to the front of the kennel as staff and volunteers walked by, Conroe didn’t have the strength to move from the corner. He was clearly not feeling well and was also experiencing nasal discharge, hair loss, dry, squinty eyes, and rough paw pads.
Concerned that he wasn’t responding well to treatment, our staff tested the litter and it was confirmed that they were positive for Distemper; a highly contagious, and often times deadly, virus. We quickly began treating the pups, but Conroe wasn’t thriving like the others. He stopped eating and had no desire to socialize. Our Director of Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Services, Dr. Savannah Beauregard, recalls “Even though Conroe was sad and not feeling his best, he wanted to be around people, his tail never stopped wagging, and he had the will to live; we had to help him beat this.” Conroe was placed in a foster home where he received personal care and attention and experienced the power of love and kindness from humans and his foster siblings. The change in Conroe was almost immediate- it was like the bonds he formed gave him the strength he needed to survive.
Nowadays, Conroe is still a small gentleman weighing in under 20 pounds, in relation to his 40+ pound siblings. He has quite the toothless smile (Distemper affected his enamel) and has even blossomed into a social butterfly. This little survivor has attracted love and affection, and the promise of a furever home. He will soon be adopted by his new furever family.
For the 8th consecutive year, we are thrilled to share the heartwarming initiative by our wonderful friends at Pawderosa Ranch. In the spirit of the holidays, they have dedicated their time and effort to prepare and serve hundreds of delicious home-cooked meals to our furry friends who are still on the journey to finding their forever homes. In this special video, witness the joy and gratitude radiating from our pets as they indulge in these scrumptious treats. Pawderosa Ranch’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of animals is truly inspiring, and we can’t thank them enough for spreading love and warmth during this holiday season. Join us as we showcase the incredible moments of connection, gratitude, and wagging tails that define this heartwarming tradition. Together, let’s celebrate the kindness and compassion that make the world a better place for our beloved pets!
Through our partnership with Animal Care Services (ACS) we immediately transferred Hercules into our shelter. Hercules is a gentle and calm 7 year-old Mastiff mix. Unfortunately, Hercules was surrendered to ACS with a noticeable hole below his left eye. Our hospital vet team sedated him for a more complete exam and discovered a very large defect in his palate. The hole goes through his hard palate (top of the back of his mouth), which extends through his sinus cavity and under his eye. When you look through the hole, you can actually see his tongue. The hole is causing food to enter his sinus cavity (like having food stuck up your nose) when he eats. Left uncorrected, this can result in recurrent respiratory tract infections and possible aspiration pneumonia.
Hercules was taken to Town & Country Veterinary Hospital where Dr. Bunning performed a CT scan to assess the damage to his palate and skull. Given the amount of damage to his mouth and nose, the veterinarians consulting with us believed this injury appeared more consistent with a gunshot wound. The CT scan was then sent to Dr. James Giles at BluePearl for review and to develop a plan to correct the facial defects. Hercules will require specialized surgery to close the large defect in his palate and then facial reconstruction to repair the defect in the bone of the maxilla under the eye and /donation/on the left side of the face.
May 18, 2018
Hercules surgery is estimated to cost over $3,400. With the help of many compassionate donors the total raised for Hercules was $4,250! We can’t thank everyone who donate enough! The amount exceeding our original goal will go towards Hercules’ additional vetting needs including heartworm treatment, neutering, vaccinations, and more.
Hercules’ surgery was a success! The cost of the surgery turned out to be more than we had anticipated, so we are incredibly grateful for the surplus of funds we’ve received over the past few weeks. Although he has some swelling, he is doing very well. According to our lead veterinarian, he is eager to play, cuddle, and simply be himself again! Until then, he is on mandatory kennel rest to ensure he heals safely and successfully. Stay tuned as we will continue to post updates as he progresses!
It’s been a long road to recovery for Hercules. In August, Hercules needed surgery to remove his eye but he has since healed quickly. He’s still working on gaining some more weight but is looking much better!
After many months of surgeries and healing, Hercules is now ready to find his forever home! If you’re interested in adopting this gentle big guy, then stop by our main campus and ask to meet Hercules!