Community Services & Wildlife
Friends of Animal Rescue (FAR)
The island's no-kill rescue and state-licensed quarantine facility, partnered with the City of SPI; call the 24-hour line if a pet goes missing or a stray turns up at a rental. Also offers microchipping and periodic low-cost vaccine clinics.
Plan your visit
- Location
- 4908 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
- Phone
- (956) 772-1171
- Business Type
- ⭐ Local & Independent
What to know before you go
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Amenities 1 detail
FAR operates a thrift shop, Rescue ME Resale, that stocks a rotating inventory of donated clothing, shoes, jewelry, furniture, housewares, artwork, and pet items, with new items posted on its own Facebook page.
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Policies 2 details
Rescue ME Resale runs a frequent-shopper punch card: every $10 spent earns a stamp, and a full card of 10 stamps earns a $10 in-store reward.
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There is no online volunteer sign-up form; volunteer applications are only available on request at the shelter facility.
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Prices 1 detail
Adoption fees are $85 for dogs and $25 for cats, and both fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm testing (with treatment if needed), and microchipping.
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