Animal Control Services
To provide Rutherford County with Animal Control services including:
- Stray animal pick-up
- Bite case investigation
- Cruelty investigation
- Animal nuisance complaints
- Animal reclaims and adoptions
- Rabies Vaccines and Rabies Control
To provide assistance and information to others whose purposes are consistent with the purpose of Rutherford County Animal Control Services
To inform the public on the importance of spaying and neutering in order to reduce the numbers of unwanted animals
Form networks with local and regional rescue groups to increase adoption rates
To overall improve the quality of life for the animals of Rutherford County through information and by reducing the dog and cat overpopulation
Contact information:
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm ****Please note...during covid we require that everyone who comes to the shelter must make an appointment prior to their arrival.
Phone: 828-287-6025
Physical Address: 578 Laurel Hill Dr. Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1957 Rutherfordton, NC 28139
**For emergency, please call the non-emergency dispatch line at: 828-286-2911**