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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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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 Kimble's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimble

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Yasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Yasmine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jiggs's adoption status with email updates.
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Jiggs

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Timmy Turner's adoption status with email updates.
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Timmy Turner

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 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)

Sister Kitten Animal Rescue

PO Box 1872,
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Cinagro Farm Rescue Services, Inc.

P.O.Box 333,
Robbinsville, NC 28771

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

Border Collie

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Waynesville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bing's adoption status with email updates.
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Bing

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs
Pickens, SC
We'll also keep you updated on DIOR's adoption status with email updates.
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DIOR

Treeing Walker Coonhound

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

Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Liberty, SC

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