Animal Defense League

The Source: Taking Steps Toward Being A "No-Kill" City

Paul Flahive — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:46:45 +0000

In the first segment:

Guests - Kathy Davis, director of Animal Care Services, and Gavin Nichols, San Antonio Area Foundation

In 2006 San Antonio had the highest pet-euthanasia rate in the country, killing 13,560 animals. Last year it was 383. While we aren't yet considered a no-kill city, we have made a lot of progress.

Dealing With The Death Of A Pet Highlights Importance Of Adoption

Ryan Loyd — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:08:06 +0000

How do you deal with the death of a loved one? A pet?

It can certainly be difficult, and the process is not easy. Unfortunately, dealing with the pain has been all too familiar around my house lately.

Eight years ago while living in Joplin, Mo., we came across a little black-coated, white-footed ball of energy at the Joplin Humane Society. We had no idea what breed he was, but we knew he was very sweet and in desperate need of a home. I was convinced we needed to adopt him, and to persuade my wife only took introducing them.

San Antonio Agencies Get New Ideas to Achieve No-Kill Status

Eileen Pace — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:42:13 +0000

Two weeks ago at the Animal Defense League, 33 new residents were rescued from the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services. The dogs were orphaned by the death of their owner, and the ADL found that they had been well cared for and were adoptable.

However, not all dogs are so lucky. Spokesman Hugo Vital said ADL actively works on getting more foster homes for pets.