San Antonio Humane Society
Connecting Friends for Life
At the San Antonio Humane Society, our mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, and community education. We believe that people and pets are just better together, and we are dedicated to helping every animal find their permanent, loving home.
Our History and Mission
Since our founding in 1952, we have proudly served Bexar County and the surrounding areas as a local, independent nonprofit organization. We are not affiliated with national groups like the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States, meaning that your support goes directly toward helping the animals right here in our community.
A Dedicated No-Kill Environment
As a no-kill organization, we save both healthy and treatable dogs and cats, with euthanasia reserved only for animals that are medically unhealthy and untreatable. Every pet in our care stays with us until they find a loving home or necessary placement, ensuring they receive the medical treatment, rehabilitation, and compassion they deserve.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe that successful adoptions are built on thoughtful connections, which is why we invite all family members to meet their potential new companion in person. Our adoption process is designed to ensure a great fit for both you and your new pet, allowing you to get to know one another in a warm, welcoming environment.
Start Your Journey Today
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Visit us at 4804 Fredericksburg Rd to explore our adoptable pets, or visit our website to learn more about our adoption process and upcoming community events. We look forward to helping you make a difference in a pet’s life.
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6/18 - Beware dangers of walks in the dog days of summer
Hot pavement and high temperatures can quickly harm dogs. Learn how to protect paws, spot heat stress and walk safely in summer.
4/15 - 7 quirky Fiesta San Antonio events you won't want to miss
Almost every San Antonian knows the big-name attractions of Fiesta — NIOSA, the night parade, endless rows of vendors selling sausage wraps and chicken-on-a-stick — but sometimes even the most hallowed of traditions need a little shaking up. These seven events may not draw throngs like Market Square, but if you’re looking for a new way to “party with a purpose,” show your boots at these quirky events.WEBB PartyCombining charity with the glamour of the golden age Sunset Strip, the WEBB Party is an elegant evening of entertainment that pays homage to the venues that have traditionally served as safe havens for the LGBTQIA-plus community. Appropriately, the party serves as a fundraiser for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, now celebrating its 40th Anniversary of activism and aid in Alamo City. Burlesque performer SALEM will wow the crowd, while card games and drinks will happen in rooms patterned after famous clubs like Whisky a Go Go and Trocadero. Tickets can be purchased here.110 Broadway; Friday, April 17, 6:30 pm; $175 - $250.El Río Fido CoronationThe San Antonio Humane Society offers a doggone fun take on Fiesta’s court system by honoring man's best friends. Five dogs will be elevated to nobility based on their fundraising totals, with the winner declared El Rey Fido XXIV (all hail/bark). Four runner-ups will fill out the royal court as Prince/Princess of the Food Bowl, Duke/Duchess of the Chew Toy, Duke/Duchess of the Fire Hydrant, and Knight/Maiden of the Royal Court. It’s all the pomp of the festival with 1000 percent more romp. Funds raised go to the Humane Society's mission to find families for homeless pets.Hops & Hounds, 1123 Avenue B; Friday, April 18, 9:45 am; free.
4/15 - Fiesta 2026: What to know and where to go as San Antonio comes together
We hope all those bicep curls this year have strengthened your chicken–on-a-stick arm and those squats should have helped your medal carrying capacity. It's Fiesta time!
4/3 - Meet Solstice, 2-year-old retriever mix, San Antonio Humane Society's Pet of the Week
Solstice was found near Lackland Air Force Base.
3/31 - Hound mix named Jesse available for adoption at San Antonio Humane Society
Jesse is a social, playful pup who loves spending time with other dogs.
3/24 - Puppies available for adoption at San Antonio Humane Society
They are both available for adoption today at the San Antonio Humane Society on Fredericksburg Road.
3/18 - ‘Show Me Your Medals!’ segment features San Antonio Humane Society, UTSA Alumni Association medals
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga continued his annual daily segment, “Show Me Your Medals!” on the 6 O’clock News with Myra Arthur.
3/12 - Fest of Tails is back with more dog and kite fun
Wagging tails and kite tails are all invited to this year's Fest of Tails. Kelley Farwell with San Antonio Parks Foundation was here with all the goods on this
3/10 - Pet of the Week from San Antonio Humane Society: Fall
Fall is a 1-year-old Chow Chow mix who came to SAHS in February after being transferred from another local shelter.
