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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!
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
- Facebook
-> Jackson County, GA Animal Shelter
-> Lost and Found Pets of Jackson County and surrounding counties
-> Pawboost
-> Neighborhood HOA page if applicable - Next-door App
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) |
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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 |
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Animal Control
Physical Address
29 Galilee Church Road
Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone: 706-367-5480
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Brad Richards
Animal Control DirectorPhone: 706-367-5480
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Karlee Jo Boyd
Administrative AssistantPhone: 706-367-5480
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David Pinkston
Animal Control OfficerPhone: 706-367-5480
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Nathan Harris
Animal Control OfficerPhone: 706-367-5480
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Holly Bennett
Animal Control OfficerPhone: 706-367-5480
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