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Animal Shelter & Control
The mission of Animal Control (a division of Jackson County Animal Shelter) is to:
- Provide safe and humane shelter for unwanted, stray and abused impounded animals
- Strive to protect the public's health and safety from vicious, sick or injured animals
- Educate the public about responsible animal care in the community
For complaints concerning animal control issues, please contact Animal Control at 706-367-5480. For after hour calls concerning dog or cat bites please call 706-367-1911.
SHELTER PETS ARE THE BEST BREED TO ADOPT!
HELPFUL TIPS
Wildlife Questions
- GA Department of Natural Resources 770-535-5770
Livestock Questions
- GA Department of Agriculture 404-656-3600
Missing Dog/Cat look at the follow Social Media pages
- Facebook
-> Jackson County, GA Animal Shelter
-> Lost and Found Pets of Jackson County and surrounding counties
-> Pawboost
-> Neighborhood HOA page if applicable - Next-door App
Register a Dangerous Dog
Please contact, Director, Brad Richards at 706-367-5480 for more information
HOURS OF OPERATION
Adoption Hours | Surrender Hours | Reclaim Hours (CALL AHEAD) |
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Monday- Closed | Monday- Closed | Monday 9 am to 4 pm |
Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm | Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm | Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm |
Wednesday- Closed | Wednesday- Closed | Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm |
Thursday 9 am to 4 pm | Thursday 9 am to 4 pm | Thursday 9 am to 4 pm |
Friday 9 am to 1 pm | Friday 9 am to 1 pm | Friday- 9 am to 4 pm |
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm | Saturday- No surrenders accepted | Saturday 9 am to 1 pm |
Sunday- Closed | Sunday- Closed | Sunday- Closed |
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Animal Control
Physical Address
29 Galilee Church Road
Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone: 706-367-5480
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Brad Richards
Animal Control DirectorPhone: 706-367-5480
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Karlee Jo Boyd
Administrative AssistantPhone: 706-367-5480
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David Pinkston
Animal Control OfficerPhone: 706-367-5480
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Nathan Harris
Animal Control OfficerPhone: 706-367-5480
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Holly Bennett
Animal Control OfficerPhone: 706-367-5480
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