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Transylvania County |
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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.
The primary purpose
of the Animal Services program is
the control of rabies.
Rabies
Clinic Schedule
Proposed New Animal Shelter
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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 .
