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Athens Clarke County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Athens, GA

PLEASE ACT QUICKLY - ATHENS GA HAS A LARGE PET OVERPOPULATION PROBLEM, WHICH MAKES THIS IS A HIGH-KILL SHELTER..
Refer to the animal's ID number when contacting animal control (see phone numbers below.).
These postings are monitored daily by volunteers but cannot be up-to-the-minute accurate. For the most up to date information, please call the shelter. Stray animals in Athens have a 5 day hold period after entering the shelter (excluding Weds. when the shelter is closed.) Owner surrendered pets have no hold period. Animal Control tries to keep every animal as long as possible, but if the shelter is full and more animals are on the way, they must euthanize. Staff and volunteers work to promote adoptions and rescues to keep euthanization rates as low as possible.

DOG SHELTER: (706) 613-3540.
Open 10AM-4PM daily except Wednesdays and holidays.

CAT SHELTER:
The shelter number is (706) 613-3887.
Open 10AM-4PM daily except Wednesdays and holidays.

Check out www.athenspets.net for more pictures and information on how to help animals at this shelter.

Contact
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125 Buddy Christian Way (Dog Shelter)
150 Buddy Christian Way (Cat Shelter)
Athens, GA 30605
Donation Please see our website for donation and volunteer information.
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125 Buddy Christian Way (Dog Shelter)

150 Buddy Christian Way (Cat Shelter)

Athens, GA 30605

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Adoptable pets at Athens Clarke County Animal Control

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Athens, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Kiki's adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
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Kiki

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Athens, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
Needs Home Fast
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Rocky

Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Male, Adult
Athens, GA

Shelter FAQs

Athens Clarke County GA

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are $50 at Animal Control plus the cost of any veterinary services required (including the spay/neuter and Rabies vaccines)
Visit: http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/index.aspx?NID=133
for more detailed information.

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

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Miss Coco

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Rattle AKA Abby

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

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