Category Archives: Animal Control

Animal Control, Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services-Vector, Rain May Delay Mosquito Spraying on 09/20/2013

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services – Vector will be spraying route 28, Flourbluff, tonight as weather permits. Vector Mosquito spraying is normally performed in the evening, typically after 7:00 pm. while most of the city population is indoors. The adulticide used poses no significant risks to human or pet health.
Weather conditions will affect the normal spraying schedule. Mosquito spraying will not occur during rain, drizzle, or if the wind speed is 10 mph or greater. In case of adverse weather conditions, spraying will be delayed until the next available week night.

Additional information on routes and mosquito spraying can be found at: http://www.cctexas.com/government/health-district/environmental-health/vector-control/index

Animal Control, Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & PAAC Have New Adoption Location

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS), along with their adoption partner, People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC) have a new adoption location for cats and kittens.

Petco Inc., located in Calallen on U.S. 77, has opened their doors and Cat Adoption room to CCACS & PAAC. Approximately eight (8) Cats or Kittens can be viewed each week at the Petco location. All specials that are offered at CCACS on low-cost adoptions will also be extended to the animals at the Petco location.

In response to this new partnership, CCACS is reducing adoption fees for all our Petco cats & kittens to only $20. This offer begins Saturday, September 7, 2013 and expires Saturday, September 28, 2013. This includes spay/neuter and age appropriate vaccinations.

“Animal Care Services is dedicated to helping homeless animals find new, loving homes. Through proactive partnerships and public education we can tackle the stray cat and dog overpopulation problem within our community. We are thankful for the support of Petco in giving us this opportunity. We look forward to more partnerships with community businesses who want to be Part of the Solution” ~ Heather Hedrick, Program Manager.

Animal Control

Enforcement and Education Sweeps Continue

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services impounded 757 animals for the month of August. This includes dogs, cats, and wildlife.

Corpus Christi Animal Control Officers continue to perform enforcement sweeps across Corpus Christi. On August 28, 2013 at 08:30am Animal Control Officers performed sweeps in the following neighborhoods:

  • Mohawk & Virginia
  • San Jacinto
  • Lovebird

Five (5) dogs were impounded and one (1) citation was written.

 

Animal Control, Community Outreach

New Beginning for Nila the White Boxer

On July 31, 2013,  Animal Control Officers received an animal cruelty call from a concerned citizen. When Animal Control Officers arrived at the home, they found an emaciated and weak Boxer chained to a broken trampoline.

NilaNow“Nila” was surrendered to Animal Control after Cruelty concerns were expressed to her owner.  Nila has been in the care of Animal Control for 4 weeks. In that time, she has gained weight, been vaccinated, and brought back to health. Shelter staff have gotten to know and love this spunky girl and say that she is a “good dog, very loving and friendly” says Erma Ybarra, ACO Bite Case Officer.

Corpus Christi Animal Control Services and People Assisting Animal Control volunteers reach out to rescues across Texas and strive to help animals like Nila find new homes. Boxer Rescue of Austin is driving to CCACS today to transport Nila back to Austin. She will be in their program until a new; forever home is located for her.

CCACS encourages citizens to contact Corpus Christi Animal Care Services at 361-826-2489 or use the online ASPCA cruelty form at; https://www.spca.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=297  if they suspect an animal is being abused.

Animal Control

Animal Control Receives Audit by Texas Agriculture Department

A routine audit was performed on Corpus Christi Animal Care Services – Vector Control, by the Texas Department of Agriculture on August 22, 2013 at 9:30am.

The audit included an “inspection of records, land, equipment, and products associated with pesticides, including coping of records and sampling of preceding items.” – As quoted in the inspection report.

By State Law, CCACS – Vector Control is required to use certain pesticides for the removal of vector related insects. These pesticides are regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture to ensure safety to the public.

CCACS passed the audit and inspection without problems.

CCACS works diligently with the public to handle their concerns of bees and other vector insects.

Animal Control

Animal Control Continues Sweeps across City

As part of our Target Spay and Neuter Program and to combat the overpopulation problem that plagues Corpus Christi communities, Corpus Christi Animal Control Services continues to do enforcement and education sweeps.

Animal Services Officers performed sweeps in the following neighborhoods today between the hours of 9:00am and 1:00pm.

Mohawk & Virginia area
6300 block of Old Brownsville Road
Agnes & Laredo area

Animal Control Officers issued twenty-six citations, returned three dogs to their owners, and impounded one dog. C.C.A.C.S. is committed to continued education of spay/neutering dogs and cats, as well as enforcement of city ordinances. C.C.A.C.S. will perform its next sweep on August 23, 2013 in the Mohawk & Virginia neighborhoods.

Animal Control

Free or Low Cost Spay/Neuters Being Offered to Targeted Areas

Corpus Christi Animal Control Services is proud to offer Target Spay/Neuter services to targeted areas around Corpus Christi. Target Spay/Neuter is a program that reduces stray and homeless animals by targeting areas that have repeat stray animal calls-for-service.

On August 10, 2013,  People Assisting Animal Control and C.C.A.C.S. staff walked door to door to inform residents in the Virginia and Mohawk areas about free or low-cost spay/neuter services offered by C.C.A.C.S. Veterinary Clinic.  We are currently taking appointments from residents that live in the general area of Virginia and Mohawk.

Residents are encouraged to bring their dogs and cats to the shelter and take advantage of this program that will expire on September 1, 2013. To make an appointment, residents should contact C.C.A.C.S. at 361-826-4630 each Monday between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.  Animal Control Officers will begin doing sweeps of the area on August 21st to impound stray animals.

 

 

 

 

Animal Control

Weekend Adoption Event Successful

Weekend Adoption Event Successful

Due to the combined efforts of Animal Care Services, PAAC Volunteers, and the Corpus Christi community, over 90 homeless pets found new homes at the weekend adoption event that took place on 08/17 and 08/18.  Adoption fees were paid for by an anonymous donor, making all pets free. PAAC volunteers screened potential adopters to ensure the pets found quality homes. All pets will be spay/neutered, vaccinated, and micro chipped.

CCACS has successfully ranked 8th in the nation for the Rachel Ray 100K challenge before the weekend adoption event. New results should be updated by 08/23. CCACS still has many animals that need homes and want to invite the public to visit our adoption center at 2626 Holly Rd. from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Reduced adoption fees of $30 will continue until 08/31.

CCACS is requesting donations of cat litter and new or used towels.

Animal Control

Twenty Three Animal Carcasses Recovered From Residence

Twenty Three Animal Carcasses Recovered from Corpus Christi Residence

On 08/16, CCACS Animal Control Officers recovered approximately 23 animal carcasses from a home on Poenisch Drive. Animal Control Officers were first alerted to the home on 08/15/2013 by CCPD Officers. The last time CCACS had been called to the home was in 2010. The home appeared to be uninhabited by people, however it is believed that the occupant may have been elderly and placed in a nursing home. Animal Control Officers obtained a warrant to enter the home and found the carcasses of what is believed to be cats. A formal analysis of the bones will be performed by CCACS Veterinarian, Melissa Draper, DVM. CCACS is actively investigating the case as Cruelty against Animals, section 42.092 Texas Penal Code.

 

Contact: Heather Hedrick
City of Corpus Christi
Animal Care Services
2626 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 882-6082
heatherhe@cctexas.com