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Macon County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Franklin, NC

Who We Are - We are a County operated shelter serving all of Macon County, North Carolina. We opened in July 2009 and our shelter has a cat room in our lobby as well as a cat room, puppy room, dog kennels, and dog and cat isolation areas.

Come Visit Us! - Shelter is open Monday - Friday from 9am-4pm

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1377 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
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1377 Lakeside Drive

Franklin, NC 28734

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Adoptable pets at Macon County Animal Services

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We'll also keep you updated on Puddles's adoption status with email updates.
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Puddles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jaily's adoption status with email updates.
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Jaily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Dozer's adoption status with email updates.
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Dozer

Mastiff/Bulldog

Male, Adult
Franklin, NC

Shelter FAQs

We are a County operated shelter serving all of Macon County North Carolina. We opened in July 2009, our shelter has a cat room that can house up to 21 adult cats, 30 large dog kennels, a puppy room and both cat and dog isolation rooms and our newly added lobby cat room where you can go in and visit with adoptable cats and kittens.



Come Visit Us! - Shelter is opened Monday - Friday from 9AM to 5PM Phone 828-349-2106

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are $65 for both dogs and cats. All adoptions include age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and spay/neuter. We ask that if you plan to adopt a dog, you bring a leash and collar. If you plan to adopt a cat, please bring a carrier. If you do not have a carrier, they are available to purchase for $5.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Macon County Animal Services

Valley River Humane Society

7450 US Hwy 19,
Marble, NC 28905

Lynn for the Animals

17 Monte Vista Road,
Candler, NC 28715

We'll also keep you updated on June Bug's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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June Bug

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on KitKat's adoption status with email updates.
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KitKat

Tabby

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Sautee, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 8 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo

Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Sautee, GA
We'll also keep you updated on TICKY's adoption status with email updates.
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TICKY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Clyde, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sunshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunshine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
CORNELIA, GA

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