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Tuscola County Animal Control Shelter

2738 W. Caro Rd, Caro, MI 48723

Contact
Email tcac@tuscolacounty.org
Phone (989) 672-3863
Website
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Areas Tuscola County Animal Control Shelter serves

The Tuscola County Animal Control Shelter is dedicated to the welfare of the animals in Tuscola County. The Tuscola County Animal Control & Shelter is a governmental agency and is funded with tax dollars. Many tasks of our animal control is, but not limited to....

1. Investigating animal cruelty.
2. Picking up stray and unwanted animals for the safety of the animals and citizens.
3. Housing and caring for stray and unwanted animals at the shelter.
4. Promoting the adoption of animals to caring and responsible pet owners.
5. Enforcing leash laws and other state animal control laws.
6. Providing the humane euthanasia/disposal of unwanted stray animals.
7. Advocating the spay and neuter of all pets due to the overwhelming amount of homeless animals.
8. Educating the public about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
9. Assisting owners of lost pets.
10. Assisting owners of pets that they can no longer keep.


The Tuscola County Animal Shelter is located in a very rural area and only consists of 12 dog kennels and 7 cat cages. Although we try very hard, not all of our animals are placed and unfortunately have to be humanely euthanized due to limited space and funding. One full time animal control officer and one kennel attendent are employed at Tuscola County Animal Control.

Tuscola County Animal Control Shelter's adoption process

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting a pet on our site, please contact us for an adoption application. The adoption application is required before you can adopt a pet. This is for you and your family’s benefit and the pet's benefit. The application tells us about the applicant and helps guide us in placing the correct animal in the right forever home. Once a COMPLETED application is received, a representative of TCACS will review your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. TCACS reserves the right to refuse an application. By filling out an application, you are not obligated to adopt an animal from us and you are not guaranteed one of ours. It normally takes 2-10 days to process the application. There is a $60 adoption fee, and you are required to get the pet altered, heartworm checked, and up to date on shots. Once this is done, you will recieve a $30 refund from your origional $60.

About Tuscola County Animal Control Shelter

We are dedicated individuals who work to make the world a safe place for animals. Our goal is that one day, no adoptable pet will be euthanized, and that all pets will have loving homes. We encourage everyone to spay and neuter their pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets.

Tuscola County Animal Control Shelter's adopted pets

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