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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 Polar's adoption status with email updates.
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Polar

Domestic Longhair

Female, 10 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
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 5 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)

Haywood County Animal Services

453 Jones Cove Road,
Clyde, NC 28721

Blount County Humane Society

1005 East Broadway,
Maryville, TN 37804

Haywood Spay/Neuter

182 Richland St. Unit #1,
Waynesville, NC 28786

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Hendersonville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Valley Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Valley Girl

Australian Shepherd/Plott Hound

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Cedar Mountain, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tangie's adoption status with email updates.
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Tangie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Labrador Retriever

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

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 7 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Sparky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Sapphire, NC

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