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Jackson County Animal Shelter (NC)

Animal shelter in Sylva, NC

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.

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Address
84 Green Energy Park Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
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84 Green Energy Park Rd

Sylva, NC 28779

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Adoptable pets at Jackson County Animal Shelter (NC)

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Luka

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Sylva, NC
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Dorito

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Sylva, NC
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Freedom

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Sylva, NC
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Digby

Rat Terrier

Male, 5 yrs
Sylva, NC
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Zack

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 8 mos
Sylva, NC
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Polar

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Sylva, NC

Shelter FAQs

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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Jackson County Animal Shelter (NC)

Misfit Dog Project

Sevierville, TN 37876

Humane Society of Jackson County (ARF)

50 Railroad St,
Sylva, NC 28779

Placing Animals Within Society: P.A.W.S.

57 Lemons Branch Road, PO Box 1814,
Bryson City, NC 28713

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Jesse

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Sapphire, NC
Special Needs
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Indy

American Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Cosby, TN
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Shelby

Feist

Female, 3 mos
Sapphire, NC
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Freya

Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Newport, TN
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FELIX

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Clyde, NC
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Link

Pug/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Candler, NC

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Animal Charities in Sylva, NC

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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