Animal Shelter & Control

The mission of Animal Control (a division of Jackson County Animal Shelter) is to: 

  • Provide safe and humane shelter for unwanted, stray and abused impounded animals
  • Strive to protect the public's health and safety from vicious, sick or injured animals
  • Educate the public about responsible animal care in the community

For complaints concerning animal control issues, please contact Animal Control at 706-367-5480. For after hour calls concerning dog or cat bites please call 706-367-1911.

SHELTER PETS ARE THE BEST BREED TO ADOPT!  
CHECK THEM OUT IN THEIR NEW FOREVER HOMES!
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HELPFUL TIPS


Wildlife Questions

  • GA Department of Natural Resources              770-535-5770

Livestock Questions

  • GA Department of Agriculture                          404-656-3600

Missing Dog/Cat look at the follow Social Media pages

Register a Dangerous Dog

Please contact, Director, Brad Richards at 706-367-5480 for more information

            CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS
          WE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, DEC 22 UNTIL MONDAY, DEC 25.  
             WE WILL RESUME NORMAL HOURS ON TUESDAY, DEC 26.        


  HOURS OF OPERATION

Adoption Hours Surrender Hours Reclaim Hours (CALL AHEAD)
Monday- Closed Monday- Closed Monday 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm
Wednesday- Closed Wednesday- Closed Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm
Thursday 9 am to 4 pm Thursday 9 am to 4 pm Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
Friday 9 am to 1 pm Friday 9 am to 1 pm Friday- 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm Saturday- No surrenders accepted Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
Sunday- Closed Sunday- Closed Sunday- Closed