Transylvania County

Animal Services

Animal Services Lead Officer
Charles "Chuck" Byrd 

Phone (828) 883-3713

       Fax (828) 883-2567
Shelter Hours:  Wednesday - Friday 1pm. - 6pm.
Saturday 10 am. - 12 pm., 1pm. - 3pm.


**View Animals Currently in Shelter**

 

ENFORCEMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES IS PROVIDED THROUGH:       

  •         Operation of the county animal shelter; 
  •         Humane disposition of diseased and unwanted animals;
  •         Development of a rabies control program in cooperation with veterinarians;
  •         Investigation of cruelty and nuisance complaints and
  •         Educational presentations about pet care and control.

 SPECIFIC SERVICES

  • Picking up stray and unwanted animals;
  • Confinement of biting animals, as required by law;
  • Investigation of cruelty and nuisance complaints;
  • Educational presentations about proper pet care and  animal control ordinances, local media releases and announcements;
  • Conducting annual reduced cost clinics for rabies vaccination;
  • Routine patrolling of the community for violations.

EMERGENCIES
Animal control officers can be contacted at 828-883-3713, or by fax at 828-883-2567.  After shelter hours, call Transylvania County Communications at 828-884-3188 or 911 .

 

 

Rabies Clinic Schedule

 

Proposed New Animal Shelter PowerPoint
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© Transylvania County

last updated February, 2012