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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 Wolfey's adoption status with email updates.
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Wolfey

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Star

German Shepherd Dog

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

Whippet

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Digby's adoption status with email updates.
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Digby

Rat Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kieran's adoption status with email updates.
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Kieran

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Florian's adoption status with email updates.
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Florian

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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)

Sevier Animal Care Center

1040 Dolly Parton Parkway,
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Smoky Mountain Humane Society

420 Humane Way,
Newport, TN 37821

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sleepy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sleepy

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Hendersonville, NC
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 Brill's adoption status with email updates.
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Brill

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kratos's adoption status with email updates.
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Kratos

Carolina Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Maryville, TN

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