Texas Sealife Center in Corpus Christi, Texas
About Texas Sealife Center
Texas Sealife Center is an animal shelter in Corpus Christi, Kleberg County, Texas. Its name and records point to a focus on birds. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2011. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Coastal Bend Small Breed Rescue, about 4.1 mi away.
Map
27.62534, -97.22149
What Texas Sealife Center does
- Pet adoption No
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Yes
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Coastal Bend Small Breed RescueEnter from LAGUNA SHORES ONLY DON'T USE, 2502 Laguna Shores Rd, Gadwell St, Corpus Christi, TXAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Lion Of Judah Animal Services1502 Airline Rd Ste. 220, Corpus Christi, TXAnimal control10 mi
- Texas Adoption Center5151 Flynn Pkwy Ste 511A, Corpus Christi, TXAnimal shelter12 mi
- Gulf Coast Humane Society3118 Cabaniss Rd, Corpus Christi, TXHumane society14 mi
- Animal Care Services2626 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TXAnimal control14 mi
- People Assisting Animal Control5804 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TXAnimal control15 mi
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Where is Texas Sealife Center located?
Texas Sealife Center is at 14220 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 in Kleberg County.
What are the hours of Texas Sealife Center?
The recorded opening hours are We-Sa 10:00-15:30; Su 12:00-15:30. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (361) 589-4023 before you go.
How do I adopt from Texas Sealife Center?
Start on texassealifecenter.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Texas Sealife Center?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Texas Sealife Center tax-deductible?
Texas Sealife Center matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 27-5069736), with reported annual revenue of about $199,605. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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