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Franklin County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Louisburg, NC

We are a county run facility. We strive to protect animals from abuse, neglect and homelessness. Our staff have enormous hearts and do everything we can to provide resources to the community to promote responsible pet ownership with the goal of reducing dangers, overpopulation and nuisances caused by stray and unwanted animals.

Animals are brought into our facility each and every day so please check the website frequently. If you are local, it would be great for you to come into our shelter to see all of our pets that are here and waiting for their new homes. We try and list them as soon as possible but ther are always new faces to be seen. If local, please stop in and walk thru to see all of our available animals.

Animals that come into Franklin County Animal Shelter are of various backgrounds, most are unknown. Our staff is dedicated to finding homes for the animals in our care.

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Address
351 T. Kemp Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
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Meet their adoptable pets

351 T. Kemp Road

Louisburg, NC 27549

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Franklin County Animal Control

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Louisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jody's adoption status with email updates.
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Jody

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Louisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Peppermint's adoption status with email updates.
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Peppermint

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Louisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocoa

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Louisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Caramel's adoption status with email updates.
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Caramel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Louisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Louisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Dasher's adoption status with email updates.
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Dasher

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Louisburg, NC

Shelter FAQs

Franklin County Animal Control is located in Louisburg, NC approx 30-45 minutes North of Raleigh. Animals that enter our shelter are brought in either as strays or as owner relenquish and are cared for by our staff and volunteers each day.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is very simple! Visit the shelter in person.
ADOPTIONS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
WE DO NOT HOLD ANIMALS FOR ADOPTERS.
Adoption Fees*:(cash or check only)
Dogs/Puppies: $100
Cats/Kittens: $60

Pets at shelters & rescues near Franklin County Animal Control

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Princeton, NC 27569

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Apex, NC 27502

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

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Wake Forest, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Squirrel's adoption status with email updates.
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Squirrel

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Wake Forest, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Glinda's adoption status with email updates.
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Glinda

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Roxboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Icicles's adoption status with email updates.
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Icicles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mitzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mitzy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Chapel Hill, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Courage's adoption status with email updates.
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Courage

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Smithfield, NC

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