Thanks to a grant from ASPCA, 22 dogs from Corpus Christi Animal Care Services packed their bags & left for Minnesota this morning to be adopted. This is the largest shipment from our facility to transfer animals to other parts of the country as an animal management option to find the dogs forever homes.

The relocation grant program is funded by the ASPCA and according to their website, http://www.aspcapro.org/relocation, the program provides funding for the cost of actual transport of the animals that include fuel, hotel services, and the drivers. The grant also pays for the preparation for transport like the veterinary care, vaccinations, health certificates, and spay & neuter services. The ASPCA started the relocation program in 2011 for the purpose to transfer dogs from overcrowded shelters in the south to less crowded facilities in the north for a better opportunity for adoption of the dogs.

Don’t worry, there are plenty of animals at our facility which need loving homes. If you need an addition to the family, go to our facility at 2626 Holly Road and find a new friend!

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services needs foster help to assist with housing healthy animals that are awaiting transport to other rescue facilities. The ASPCA Grant that we are blessed with is paying for the transport of the animals out of our facility to shelters around the country. The animals are required to be out of our facility for a minimum of 10 days to ensure non-exposure to disease. That is where the “fosters” are so important. Anyone interested should contact our live release team at 826-4601 or 826-4606.

With the rain that just occurred and the warm weather projected for next week, Corpus Christi can expect an increase in mosquito activity within our city. As you are out enjoying your spring break, keep in mind the 5 Ds of mosquito bite prevention.

• Dump- Mosquitos spend the beginning of their lives developing in aquatic environments and they don’t mind small spaces. By periodically dumping standing water you can prevent them from growing into adults that feed on you. Standing water in old tires, plant containers, buckets and any other containers with standing water all provide a great environment for many species of mosquitoes to develop. By being vigilant in dumping these containers you are doing a lot to control mosquito populations.
• Drain– Kiddy pools, water troughs, pet water dishes and birdbaths all provide an ideal environment for mosquito larva to grow. You can prevent this by regularly draining and refilling these water sources.
• Dress– When you are dressing to go outdoors prepare for mosquitoes. Wear clothing that covers as much skin as possible to prevent bites. Long pants and long sleeve shirts made out of lighter materials are ideal in our hot summer climate when venturing into the great outdoors. Also consider hats with mosquito netting
• DEET- Use an insect repellent that lists DEET or alternatively eucalyptus oil to prevent mosquito bites. DEET is proven to be the most effective repellent and safe for human use. Bug zappers, candles and ultra- sonic devices are not effective mosquito control measures. Save your money and invest in proven solutions like DEET based insect repellents.
• Dusk/Dawn- Mosquitoes are most active during the early morning and evening hours. Try to stay indoors during these time periods and if that is not possible make sure you are dressed to prevent mosquito bites and using DEET based insect repellent.

The city will be out next week larvaciding public areas that have standing water to help prevent the hatching of mosquito larva.

The city does not spray aerosol adulticide unless we have a detection of an arbovirus or a continuous high count of a specific species of mosquito at a trap site.

The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will attend several events through the month of May to increase pet adoptions.  The events are:

• May 1, 2015 – Art Walk at Retama Park 5pm-9pm (Sponsored adoptions)
• May 3, 2015 – Buc Days Stripes Carnival 12pm-5pm (Sponsored adoptions)
• May 5, 2015 – “Cinco de Meow-o!” (Cat adoptions $5.00)
• May 9, 2015 – “Are You My Mommy?” (<6mo $10.00)
• May 16,2015 – Cash America Cash Advance at 1205 Airline 9am-2pm (Sponsored adoptions)
• May 23, 2015 – “Dia Del Nino” At Reconciliation Church 4518 Saratoga 12pm-4pm
• May 25,2015 – ACS CLOSED
• May 27, 2015 – “Canines and Cappuccinos” at Cactus and Vine at 2115 Ayers 5pm-8pm (Sponsored adoptions and 25 free microchips)
• May 29, 2015 – ACS CLOSED
• May 30, 2015 – Naylor’s Feed Store at 102 Old Robstown Rd. 9am-2pm (Sponsored adoptions and 25 free microchips)