Welcome
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is run through the Environmental Health Section of the Jackson County Health Department.
The main purpose of the animal shelter is animal control and protecting public health by enforcing state Rabies laws. The shelter handles animal bites, animal cruelty & neglect cases, and provides adoption services. Animal control does not handle wildlife issues.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
84 Green Energy Park Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Jackson County, NC (Sylva, Cullowhee, Whittier, Dillsboro, Webster, Tuckasegee, Little Canada, Cashiers, and parts of Balsam and Cherokee.
Additional adoption info
Adopting an Animal
The standard adoption prices are $75 for dogs and $60 for cats (prices may vary).
To adopt an animal, you must be over the age of 18 and you must provide a valid form of identification.
All dogs and puppies must leave the shelter with a collar and leash; bring them with you when you come to adopt or you can purchase those items at the shelter when coming to adopt.
All cats and kittens must leave the shelter in a carrier; please bring one with you when you come to adopt or you can purchase one when coming to adopt.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Hendersonville, NC 28739
65 Lower Grassy Branch Road,
Asheville,
NC
28805
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