How we know this: every fact below was read on 21 September 2026 from Friends of Animal Rescue Official Information via WeRescue and Visit South Padre Island — official community databases.
Barrier Island Animal Welfare & Shorebird Triage
Operating in municipal partnership with the City of South Padre Island, Friends of Animal Rescue (FOAR) is a licensed quarantine facility and no-kill animal shelter managing over 800 domestic animals, injured shorebirds, and native wildlife annually.
- Location & Hours: 4908 Padre Blvd. Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- 24/7 Dispatch Hotline: Call (956) 772-1171 immediately for lost or found pets.
- Stray Hold Protocol: Unclaimed pets are held for 7 to 10 days to reconcile microchips before entering the adoption stream.
- Rescue ME Resale: On-site boutique thrift shop whose revenues directly fund shelter operations and medical surgeries.