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Alexander County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Taylorsville, NC

Our mantra has always been protecting people from the dangers and nuisances of uncontrolled animals and keeping animals safe from mistreatment and abuse. Promoting, motivating and enforcing responsible pet ownership is our number one goal.

Contrary to the "limited admission" philosophies of some shelters for companion animals, our shelter has an open door policy. We turn away no animal, regardless of health, temperament, age or condition. Unfortunately, this does not enable us to place every animal in a new home. In reality of course, not all of the animals we take in are good candidates for placement. The sad fact remains however, that many otherwise healthy animals never get adopted because there aren't enough families who want them.

Our philosophy is to keep working at the root causes of pet overpopulation and irresponsible pet ownership - to provide alternatives to indiscriminate breeding of pets, to encourage people to become better pet owners and to make our community a better place for both people and animals.

What we value...


•A balance of enforcement and education promoting responsible pet ownership
•Homes for animals that are free from mistreatment and abuse
•Better communications, cooperation and tolerance among neighbors
•To live peaceably without suffering the nuisances and dangers caused by others' pets
•Pride in vital service we render to the community
•The difference of beliefs about the place animals have in our society
•Sensitivity to the high emotions which accompany animal problems

Contact
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116 Waggin Trail
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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Meet their adoptable pets

116 Waggin Trail

Taylorsville, NC 28681

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Adoptable pets at Alexander County Animal Services

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Border Collie

Male, 7 mos
Taylorsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Golden Retriever

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Taylorsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tony's adoption status with email updates.
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Tony

Border Collie

Male, 7 mos
Taylorsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jordan's adoption status with email updates.
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Jordan

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Taylorsville, NC

Shelter FAQs

We are the county operated animal shelter that provides animal control services and adoptions for Alexander County. We receive approximatey 2,000 animals per year. We provide care for stray and unwanted animals, and try to place these animals with loving homes or return them to their owners.

Additional adoption info

The adoption fee for our dogs and puppies is $75.00. This includes the cost of the spay or neuter, the first rabies vaccination, and the first distemper/parvo vaccination.

The adoption fee for our cats and kittens is $75.00. This includes the cost of the spay or neuter, the first rabies vaccination, and the first distemper/upper respiratory combo vaccination.

Occassionally, we have other pets for adoption as well, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, ferrets, etc. Please check for availability of these animals.

All cats and dogs are spayed or neutered --NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alexander County Animal Services

Kiki's Parrot Rescue

1931 Tate Blvd SE,
Hickory, NC 28602

Friends For Life Cat Adoptions

P.O. Box 1111,
Harrisburg, NC 28075

Caldwell County Animal Care & Enforcement

180 Government Way,
Lenoir, NC 28645

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Tabby

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Lincolnton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rina AKA Alice A523's adoption status with email updates.
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Rina AKA Alice A523

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Morganton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chauncey B403's adoption status with email updates.
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Chauncey B403

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 mos
Morganton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zany's adoption status with email updates.
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Zany

Domestic Shorthair

Male
SALISBURY, NC

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