General Questions

What are your office hours?
Our Adoption Center Hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday. We are closed on all major holidays.

What are the adoptions fees?
Adoption Fees: $89-$125
All animals adopted from the San Antonio Humane Society are neutered or spayed, receive their first set of vaccinations, de-wormer, flea prevention, a microchip, 1 month free pet insurance and a collar/personalized tag!

Is there any limit on the number of animals I can adopt?
The City of SA limits the number of pets that a person can own to 5 dogs or 8 cats or a combination of the two that equals 8.

If I adopt a pet and it doesn't work out can I bring it back?
We will always take our animals back. Due to the fact that we do not euthanize for space we ask that you call and make an appointment to bring the animal in.

How can I volunteer?
Please read through our volunteer information.

I want to spay/neuter my dog/cat, can you help me?
Please read through our spay/neuter information.

Are you a no kill shelter?
Yes. A no kill shelter saves both healthy and treatable dogs and cats with euthanasia reserved only for unhealthy and untreatable animals.

What do I do if I lost my pet?
Please read through our Lost & Found information.

Do you receive Federal or State funds?
No. The San Antonio Humane Society is a non-profit organization that relies entirely on donations, grants and self generated revenue to operate. We are not affiliated with any national organizations and do not receive support from the city, county, state or federal agencies.

What is the deadline for making charitable donations to reduce my tax bill?
You must make your donation by December 31. Putting the check in the mail to the charity constitutes payment. A contribution made on a credit card is deductible in the year it is charged to your credit card, even if payment to the credit card company is made in a later year. Source: Charity Navigator

Do you transfer animals from other shelters?
Yes please read about our transfer program.

What do I do if I want to sponsor or plan an event that benefit the SAHS?
Do you wish to plan an event to benefit the Humane Society or would like the Humane Society to attend your function? If so, please fill out this form and e-mail it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Note: We need to have the form one month before the event is to take place! Thanks.

Do you have a Donor Privacy Policy?
Yes we do, you can read the Donor Privacy Policy here.

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