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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 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 Bruno's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruno

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs
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
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zip's adoption status with email updates.
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Zip

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 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)

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FurEver Friends

Asheville, NC 28801

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Newport, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Odie's adoption status with email updates.
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Odie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
fletcher, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Clyde, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin

Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Macaroni's adoption status with email updates.
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Macaroni

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Sapphire, NC

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