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Animal Care Services

Animal Permits

By City Ordinance all Commercial Animal Establishments, Boarding Kennels, and Stables must have an annual inspection and valid permit issued by Corpus Christi Animal Care Services. All premises must comply with sanitation and welfare requirements established by the Animal Care Services Director. All inspections will be conducted during reasonable daytime hours. The establishment must apply for a permit by completing the application and mailing, or bringing the application to the address below.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
2626 Holly Rd,
Corpus Christi Texas 78415

Permit Costs
Commercial Permit

(Including: Auctions, Circus, Grooming Shops, Kennels, Performing Animal Exhibit/Exhibition(s), Pet Stores, Horse Stables, Circuses, Rodeos, Animal Shows, Petting Zoos AND Recreational Animal Rides)

$57.00
Intact Permit $50.00

Once the permit application and payment for the permit is received you will be contacted to schedule an inspection appointment. Failure to apply for and obtain a permit may result in a misdemeanor citation, court fine, and you may not be allowed to operate until a valid permit is obtained. 

 

 

 

 

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: 311

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

Hours

Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Saturday,
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  

Adoptions & Microchips:
Monday thru Saturday,
1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  

Walk-in visits are welcomed!