A No Kill future
for san Antonio
No Kill San Antonio advances lifesaving change through advocacy, public accountability, community support, and targeted rescue across San Antonio and South Texas.
a No Kill future
for san Antonio
No Kill San Antonio advances lifesaving change through advocacy, public accountability, community support, and targeted rescue across San Antonio and South Texas.
Where San Antonio Stands
BEHIND THE NUMBERS
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Animals entering the municipal shelter
Companion animals came through San Antonio Animal Care Services in 2024-2025.
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Animals experiencing non-live outcomes
Animals lost their lives in the municipal shelter in 2024-2025.
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city’s live release rate
The percentage of animals who left the shelter alive in 2024-2025.
Source: City of San Antonio Animal Care Services, 2024-2025 data.
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WHAT NO KILL MEANS
HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALs DESERVES EVERY REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIVE OUTCOME.
No Kill is not a claim that every animal can be saved. It is a commitment to prevention, appropriate medical and behavioral support, responsible placement, and humane, transparent decision-making before a life is lost.
How No Kill Is Measured →
Understand the Bigger Picture
ANIMAL WELFARE 101
Learn the foundational ideas behind No Kill and the challenges affecting companion animals in San Antonio.
Discover
01See how prevention, community resources, rescue, public systems, and accountability work together.
UNDERSTAND
02Explore how issues such as access to veterinary care, abandonment, overpopulation, and public policy affect real outcomes for animals.
CONNECT
03Knowledge leads to change
The more we understand, the better we can create a community where every animal has a chance.
OUR WORK
Three areas of work. One shared purpose.
ADVOCACY
Public Accountability
Through shelter data, public records, and informed advocacy, we work to strengthen transparency and improve outcomes for animals in public care.
Explore Public Accountability
SUPPORT
Community Animal Support
Veterinary assistance, medication, and behavioral support help families keep the animals already in their care.
Find Support
RESCUE
Bandera Dogs Rescue Mission
A small foster-based rescue providing care, rehabilitation, and placement for vulnerable companion animals with limited options.
Explore Bandera Dogs
FROM THE FOUNDER
The work is rooted in lived experience.
“Every healthy and treatable animal deserves the chance to live, to be safe, and to receive the care they need to thrive.”
Lea LaPort
Founder / Director, No Kill San Antonio
GET INVOLVED
MORE THAN ONE WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every animal deserves a chance. Every action helps make it possible.
Meet companion animals currently looking for safe homes.
Adopt
Meet the Animals
foster
Provide a temporary home while an animal prepares for the next step.
Learn About Fostering
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to support the work in the community.
Volunteer With Us
SUPPORT BETTER OUTCOMES
Your gift supports medical care, rescue, prevention, community support, and advocacy.
