Adopt

Thank you for choosing to adopt! Corpus Christi Animal Care Services’ staff are eager to help match you with a great fit for your family. Look through our adoptable pets on this page or come by our facility at 2626 Holly Road, Monday through Saturday between 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., to meet our adoptable pets. Adoption visitation stops 30 minutes before closing.

The fastest way to adopt is in-person at our shelter. Please keep in mind, adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early.

The current adoption fee is $25. This includes:

    • Spay/Neuter Surgery
    • Age-appropriate Vaccinations
    • Rabies vaccination (if age appropriate)
    • Flea and Tick prevention
    • Microchip 

We offer a 14-day trial adoptions if you prefer to foster-to-adopt. 

For more information, email CCACSadoptions@cctexas.com.

Animals come from various backgrounds. Sometimes they come to us injured, sick, mistreated, and scared. Because of this, we cannot warrant health, temperament, or age of any animal. 

All Animals for Adoption

Dogs for Adoption

Cats for Adoption

Other Animals for Adoption

Adoption Policy

Pets that are still on their stray hold (a 3-5 day waiting period) are available for pre-adoption. Pre-adopting a pet at the shelter allows you to schedule your adoption pick-up day ahead of time. You are able to pick up the pet once they have been released from their stray hold and spayed/neutered. However, even with pre-adoption, the original owner may still reclaim the pet within the stray hold period.

    • You must be 18 years-old to adopt a pet. 
    • When picking up your new pet, please bring your valid ID.  
    • All adoptions are first come, first serve. Pets located in foster homes are available for adoption online but filling out an online inquiry does not place a hold on that pet. All pets in the shelter must be adopted in person at 2626 Holly Road. 
    • If you have any questions, please email CCACSadoptions@cctexas.com. 

The 3-3-3 Rule

If you recently adopted from ACS or another shelter and your new pet is having issues adapting to your home, we encourage you to look over our 3-3-3 Rule which covers what you can expect from a recently adopted pet at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months.

3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months

The first 3 days, pets are:

  • Overwhelmed
  • Unsure
  • Shy
  • May not eat or drink
  • Stay in crate
  • Test boundaries

After 3 weeks, pets are:

  • More comfortable
  • Slowly settle in
  • Learn their new home
  • Establish a routine
  • Showing more personality
  • Behavior issues may begin

After 3 months, pets are:

  • Comfortable
  • Trusting
  • Forms a true bond
  • Secure with family
  • Routine established

Need some time to decide?

We offer 14-day trial adoptions if you prefer to foster-to-adopt.

Become a Foster

 

 

 

About Us

The mission of Animal Care Services is to advocate for the humane care of animals, promote responsible pet ownership, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents and their pets.
Learn more about us here.

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Contact Information

Address: 2626 Holly Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Phone: (361) 826-4630

Customer Call Center: 3-1-1

For Emergencies, Call CCPD:
(361) 886-2600

Hours

Pet Registrations, Animal Permits,
Pet Reclaim, & Microchip Scanning:
Monday thru Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Stray Turn-ins, Owner Reclaim, & Free Microchips:
Monday through Saturday 
12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Adoptions:
Walk-in visits are welcome!
Monday through Saturday 
12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.*

*Adoption visitations stop 30 minutes before closing