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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.

Contact
Address
84 Green Energy Park Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
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Meet their adoptable pets

84 Green Energy Park Rd

Sylva, NC 28779

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Adoptable pets at Jackson County Animal Shelter (NC)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jingles's adoption status with email updates.
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Jingles

Domestic Longhair

Male, 10 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

Husky

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Homer's adoption status with email updates.
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Homer

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Meeka's adoption status with email updates.
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Meeka

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pita's adoption status with email updates.
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Pita

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rebel's adoption status with email updates.
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Rebel

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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)

Friends for Life

933 Flat Creek Drive,
Glenville, NC 28736

STAR (Save The Animals Rescue) Ranch

970 Rabbit Skin Rd,
Waynesville, NC 28785

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Waynesville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on London's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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London

Domestic Longhair

Female, 14 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Brody's adoption status with email updates.
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Brody

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
fletcher, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sprout's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprout

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs
Asheville, NC

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