Animal Care Services Extends Adoption Hours Starting September 1

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—Beginning Monday, September 1, 2025, Animal Care Services (ACS) will extend its public adoption hours, opening one hour earlier each day from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Currently, adoption hours are 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

The extended adoption hours are intended to offer the public more opportunities to interact with and adopt available animals, thereby improving the City’s live release rate.

"We are excited to implement these extended hours and believe this change will make a substantial difference in connecting more animals with loving homes," said Kathleen Chapa, Director of Animal Care Services. "Our goal is to provide a more accessible and welcoming environment for all community members looking to adopt."

Adoption Hours Schedule

      •     Current Hours: Monday – Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

      •     New Hours (Effective September 1): Monday – Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For more information about available pets and adoptions, please visit https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/animal-care-services/adopt/

For more information, media representatives can contact Gabriela Morrow, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3583 or email GabrielaM@cctexas.com.