Chapter 6 Ordinance Revision
Approved by Council on May 25, 2021.
The mission of Animal Care Services is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and pets of Corpus Christi.
CCACS strives to provide a healthy and safe environment for strays, unwanted or homeless animals as well as injured animals brought to our shelter. Our veterinarian and staff conduct health evaluations, vaccinations, and spay or neutering to have these furry friends find their forever homes. All activities are in compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations.
Our Vector Control at CCACS maintains a plan to reduce the spread of mosquitos in our community and reduce the chances of vector-borne diseases.
2626 Holly Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Walk-Ins:
Walk-in visits are welcomed!
Monday thru Saturday,
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rescue Organizations:
Schedule animal rescue
Monday thru Saturday,
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free Microchipping:
At 2626 Holly Road.
Monday thru Friday,
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pet Microchip Registration Sec. 6-26A:
At 2626 Holly Road.
In-Person, Monday thru Friday,
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pet Microchip Registration Form
Call (361) 826-4630 for assistance.
Phone: 311
Staff: Email Contacts
For Emergencies, Call CCPD
(361) 886-2600
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services aims to help adoptable animals find loving homes. Find animals that are the adoption process.
The City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Ordinances are listed under Chapter 6, of the Municipal Code of Ordinances. The ordinance has eight articles.
Injured animals are a high priority response for Animal Control Officers.
Barking dogs impact the quality of life in our neighborhoods and are a common problem for many municipalities.
Fostering pets means that you care for the pet in your home until they find a forever home. When you foster pets, you can help ensure that they find an ideal home by learning about their personality. This helps match these pets up with a home that best suits them.
As a member of the general public, you have the right to access certain Animal Care Services records by making a request under the Texas Public Information Act.
City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is seeking dedicated and long term volunteers.
Animal Care Services receives many calls regarding public safety. While we know that there is great concern about wildlife attacking people, the risk is very low.
CCACS has also partnered with Petco Love Lost, a free, searchable national database that uses patented image recognition technology
CCACS will not pick up privately owned or city-owned traps if they contain known rabies carriers, such as bats, skunks, raccoons, bobcats, foxes, or coyotes. (Opossums are not rabi
If an animal is an immediate threat to someone's safety, please call 911. Any animal that scratches or bites a human or another animal must be reported to Animal Care Services.
Our pets and other animals rely on us to take care of them and provide them with needed veterinary services, food water, and shelter. If you witness animal neglect or cruelty, report it to CCACS.
If you suspect a dog is dangerous an investigation may be conducted to determine if the dog is a Dangerous Dog or a Aggressive Dog.
To request the removal of a deceased animal, please call the Customer Call Center at 311. The Solid Waste Department will hand
Having a big dog or several cats as part of the extended family may not always be a good idea.
Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances contains eight articles.
Animal Care Services & Vector Control is comprised of four branches within our division.
Whether you are looking for a new pet, or making a plan for your pets during hurricane season, CCACS has the information you're looking for.
If an animal is an immediate threat to someone's safety, please call 911. All complaints received are prioritized according to the safety issues involved for humans and animals.
Officers can facilitate an Animal Rescue.
Learn about the City's plan for managing mosquito populations and take steps to protect yourself at home.
Learn more about Open Records, City Ordinances, and Nueces County Animal Care Services.