Whether pet owners seek long walks along the gorgeous Riverside Park overlooking the Guadalupe or a full-service vet, Victoria fits the bill. Victoria is the perfect launchpad for an afternoon drive to Texas' best pet-friendly beaches. Spend a dog day cooling off at Corpus Christi, Galveston or Lake Jackson's dog beaches and return with a pooped pooch to Victoria's many pet-friendly hotels. Of those, Motel 6 and La Quinta Inn even allow pets to stay with their owners free of additional charge. Grooming, boarding and emergency care for large and small animals is provided by the dedicated staff at VCA Victoria Animal Hospital or Mesa Veterinary Clinic. Looking to adopt a companion? Check out Adopt-a-Pet, a non-euthanasia adoption service that also provides common medical procedures like vaccinations.