2. History of the Gulf Humane
Society
On January 15, 1945, a group of animal lovers led by Frances Weil filed
a charter to form the Gulf Coast Humane Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. On March 22, 1947, the Society filed a charter
amendment changing the name to Gulf Coast Humane Society, its
corporate name until 1976, when it was amended to PAWS-Gulf Coast
Humane Society.
From its beginning, the men and women of the Society acted as
humane officers for Nueces and the surrounding counties. In Corpus
Christi, the Society members worked closely with the police officers
assigned to humane duties and the City Pound. In 1947, the Society
acquired a permanent home. They purchased 3.2 acres of land on
Navigation Boulevard. It was through annual fund drives, rummage
sales, charity balls, and similar efforts that the Society was able to pay
off the land purchases and build a very fine kennel building.
In 1997, the board of directors decided to revert back to the previous
name of Gulf Coast Humane Society. In April 1998, the Society began
operating from a new facility. The facility was made possible by the
generous donation of Tom and Cora Keeler. The new facility is double
the size of the Society's old home, allowing the organization to help
more animals and offer expanded education and services to the public.
3. Tamucc Students to Volunteer
We are going to have a day where we can have students
volunteer at the humane society!
This will include volunteering, donating and even adopting
This will be a great event and it will be a great help to the
Humane Society
We can organize not just one day of help but many days to follow
4. Donations
ANYTHING DONATED TO BENEFIT OUR SHELTER IS
MOST GREATLY APPRECIATED! ALL OUR LITTLE
ORPHANS THANK YOU!
Dry and wet cat/dog food.
Dog/Cat treats toys
Old sheets blankets and towels
Newspaper
Cat litter
We also accept monetary donations via PayPal, over the
by credit card or in person. We thank you so much!
5. BECOME A VOLUNTEER
TODAY !
Bring joy and brighten the day of an orphan
animal, foster a mother and her kittens, or help to
educate the youth of Corpus Christi on the
importance of spaying and neutering.
Whether you are able to volunteer daily, weekly,
or monthly, you can help the plight that so many
unwanted and homeless animals find themselves
in.
The only requirements are a love for animals!
6. Adopting A Pet
Must be 21
Have a valid Drivers License
Pay the adoption fee (89-500$)
Fill out the adoption application to see if you
qualify
