Every Life Deserves a
Second Chance

  
          35,768
        
          Dogs and cats entered San Antonio Animal Care Services in FY 2024–2025
        
          4,408
        
          Dogs and cats were euthanized in that same year
        
          63%
        
          Of euthanized animals were put down due to capacity constraints
        
          Top 10
        
          Texas ranks among the states with the highest number of shelter euthanasias

In Memorium

Below are just a few of the many that have lost their lives due to lack of kennel capacity in shelters in our local area…

Take Action

Every action makes a difference. Choose the way you want to help.

Foster

Open your home, save a life. Fostering gives animals a safe place to land while they wait for adoption, and gives our city's shelter system room to breathe.

Become a Foster

Adopt

There is nothing quite like the love of a rescue. When you adopt, you are giving an animal a second chance—and making space for another life to be saved.

View Adoptable Pets

Volunteer

From event help to transport runs to behind-the-scenes support, volunteers are the lifeblood of NKSA. Whether you have a few hours a week or just want to help when you can, we will put your compassion to good use.

Donate

Every dollar fuels lifesaving work: from medical care and advocacy to community programs and adoption events. Your support helps us move closer to a no-kill San Antonio.

Make a Donation

Every Life Deserves a Second Chance