The Corpus Christi Police have received questions from the public about animal prohibitions during Spring Break at area beaches. The Corpus Christi Code of ordinances Section 10-59 prohibits all dogs on the portion of the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road, including the north side of Packery Channel, from Friday, March 13, 2015 until Sunday March 22, 2015.
Animal Care Services continues to utilize grant funding awarded by the ASPCA to offer free spay/neuter surgeries for citizens living in target areas throughout the city. Thank you to all who took advantage of this offer and came in to have surgery. There are still funds available which must be spent by the end of March. Animal Care Services has decided to open one final target area to increase the number of vouchers we have on hand to select for surgery. Animal Care will be collect vouchers for DOGS & CATS living in all of the target areas below. Please keep in mind that by receiving a voucher it does not guarantee surgery will be performed. If you have already received a voucher you will be contacted with a surgery date. The target areas are
Target 1 – Molina area all streets contained within Greenwood/Horne/Old Brownsville/HWY 358
Target 2 – all streets contained within Airline/Alameda/Nile/Mcardle
Target 3 – all streets contained within Ayers/Gollihar/Weber/Mcardle
Target 4 – all streets contained within Ayers/Horne/Kostoryz/Gollihar
Target 5 – all streets contained within Weber/Saratoga/Ayers/SPID
Target 6 (new) – all streets contained within Hwy 286/Horne/Kostoryz/Staples/Baldwin
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control are located at 2626 Holly Road in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is encouraging residents to put up their guard a little earlier this year when it comes to protection and prevention against mosquitoes. The recent warm humid weather combined with plenty of man-made and natural water sources, including neglected swimming pools, flowerpot saucers, and storm drains, provide excellent breeding conditions and habitat for mosquitoes to thrive.
The Corpus Christi Vector Control section consists of three (3) fulltime employees, who are responsible for a number of other key tasks besides mosquito spraying. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM they are responsible for pesticide treatment of all city buildings, collecting and processing mosquitoes from the various traps throughout the city, and swarming bee eradication. Employees check approximately 27 mosquito traps each morning, and then observe the trapped mosquitoes under a microscope to determine the exact species. Large numbers of mosquitoes in certain areas suggest that the area residents should take extra precautions when outdoors and the area may need to be fogged. The areas to be sprayed are determined by the number of mosquitoes caught in traps, not by the number of complaints coming into the city call center.
Vector Control can only spray for mosquitoes when it is not raining and the wind speed is low. The pesticide dissipates very quickly when it comes in contact with the ground, especially if there is any dew. Even then, the fogger only kills the mosquitoes that are actually airborne and come in direct contact with the pesticide at the time of the spraying, so it is not effective for any great period of time. Since the fog only kills the airborne mosquitoes, spraying only occurs during evening hours, usually between 7:00 PM and Midnight. It is estimated that the fog only kills one third of the total mosquito population. Currently no specific areas have been identified for special fogging.
Although Vector Control employees do their best to reduce the number of pest mosquitoes citywide, ACS urges residents to take these personal precautions to avoid being bitten:
• Use an approved insect repellent every time you go outside and follow the instructions on the label. Approved repellents are those that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, bird feeders, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Purchase mosquito donuts (dunks) at retail stores that kill mosquito larvae in standing water.
• Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home.
• Keep grass cut and yards maintained. Treat the yard for mosquitoes, fleas, and pests.
To learn more about mosquito bite prevention, please see the DSHS website at:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/arboviral/westNile/
The Department of State Health Services released a new surveillance report last month. This report covers all mosquito diseases reported in 2013 across the State of Texas. To see the report and to view important vector information, please visit the Animal Care Services and Vector Website at:
http://www.cctexas.com/government/ccpd/animal-care/vector-control/index
On or about Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Animal Care Services became aware of a female pit-bull named “Petey” that was unresponsive in her backyard. The owner of the dog solicited assistance from a Facebook acquaintance and they took the dog to a local veterinarian. The vet recommended treatment, however the treatment exceeded the owner’s funds. The owner then took the dog to a second veterinarian, however the dog died enroute.
During this process, the acquaintance posted the information and photos on an animal rights Facebook page, suggesting/alleging animal neglect/cruelty. No person having actual contact with the animal officially reported the alleged neglect/abuse directly to the proper authorities (i.e. Animal Care Services or the Police Department) until the animal was at the veterinarian office and an email from a concerned citizen was sent to ACS management.
On Thursday, March 20th, Animal Care Services obtained the remains of the dog and a necropsy was performed on Friday, March 21. The veterinarian report indicated that the dog may have died of inadequate care.
Animal Care Services investigated this case and has now turned it over to CCPD Investigators for possible filing of criminal charges.
Submitted by Heather Hedrick, Program Manager 3/28/14 at 9:58am.
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is hosting the “Spring Break Me out of Here” Adoption Event this weekend at Animal Care Services, 2626 Holly Road. All adoption available dogs and cats are available at a low “name your price” break me out cost. That’s right, for the next three days, you name the price and we honor it. So, in between soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the night life, come on by the Corpus Christi Animal Shelter and find a “forever friend” to take home with you!
The Corpus Christi Animal Shelter is open Saturday from 1-5pm, closed Sunday, and open again Monday March 17th from 1-5pm for adoptions.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – On Friday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m., the Texas State Aquarium will be releasing a Mallard duck back to the wild. The duck was brought to the Aquarium’s Second Chances Wildlife Hospital in February after being picked up by Corpus Christi Animal Care Services. The duck was admitted with abrasions to the head and face, caused by a dog attack.
After receiving treatment for its injuries, the duck is now ready to be returned back to the park where it was found.
What: Photo/video opportunity: Release of rehabilitated Mallard duck
When: Friday, March 14 @ 11:00 a.m.
Where: Lake View Park (at Holly and Rodd Field)
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