Don't be swayed by the nice phrase "Animal Shelter" in some locations around town: that may well be a nice way of saying "dog pound," which is definitely NOT a no-kill facility; for instance, the "Boerne Animal Shelter" is synonimous with "Boerne Animal Control" -- same goes for Schertz and Kirby. Humane Societies are no-kill facilities that take unwanted dogs and cats (and sometimes other kinds of animals, too) and find them new homes. Ask around, and most people know of one or two here in town: the Humane Society off of IH10 on Fredericksburg Road, and the Animal Defense League over on Nacogdoches Road.
There are many others serving our area, though -- here's a list for you (no need to dial "1" in front of any number shown below if you're calling from San Antonio and all but Seguin has a website, just click on the names shown below to investigate):
HUMANE SOCIETY/SPCA OF BEXAR COUNTY
(210)226-7461
4804 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE
(210) 655-1481
11300 Nacogdoches Rd
San Antonio, TX 78217
ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY
(210) 509-3647
23445 US Hwy 281 North #1157
San Antonio, TX 78258
BULVERDE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY
(830) 980-2247
PO Box 5050
Bulverde, TX 78163
GUADALUPE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
(830) 372-2055
2484 N. Hwy 46
Seguin, TX 78155
NEW BRAUNFELS HUMANE SOCIETY
(830) 629-5287
1920 Kuehler Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
HUMANE SOCIETY OF KERRVILLE
(830) 367-7722
2900 Junction Highway
Kerrville, Texas 78028
