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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 June's adoption status with email updates.
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June

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 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 1 mo
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Wishbone's adoption status with email updates.
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Wishbone

Jack Russell Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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)

Teddy & Friends Animal Rescue

PO Box 2101,
Hendersonville, NC 28793

Asheville Humane Society

14 Forever Friend Lane,
Asheville, NC 28806

Stitchs Shady Acres

Warne, NC 28909

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on RAlphie's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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RAlphie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Newport, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Redbone Coonhound/Bloodhound

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Spot's adoption status with email updates.
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Spot

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Fisher's adoption status with email updates.
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Fisher

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Taco's adoption status with email updates.
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Taco

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 mos
Sapphire, NC

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