About Dog Pound
Dog Pound is an animal control in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Friends of Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter Volunteer Team, about 0.0 mi away.
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34.78233, -86.93432
What Dog Pound does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Friends of Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter Volunteer Team1701 US Highway 72 E, Athens, ALAnimal shelter0.0 mi
- Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter1701 US Highway 72 East, Athens, ALAnimal shelter0.0 mi
- Limestone County Animal Control521 US Hwy 72 W, Athens, ALAnimal control2.3 mi
- Limestone County Animal Control100 Cherry St, Athens, ALAnimal control3.1 mi
- Creating Hope for Paws19135 Nuclear Plant Rd, Tanner, ALAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- Animal Friends Humane Society240 Johnston St SE # B, Decatur, ALHumane society13 mi
- A New Leash on Life Adoption Center1292 Slaughter Rd, Madison, ALAnimal shelter13 mi
- You Are Loved Animal Rescue and Sanctuary9612 Highway 53, Ardmore, ALAnimal sanctuary14 mi
- Animal Shelter1802 Central Pkwy SW, Decatur, ALAnimal shelter14 mi
- Albie Einswine Minipig & Friends Rescue108 Stan Ryan Rd, Toney, ALAnimal rescue14 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Dog Pound located?
Dog Pound is at 1701 US Highway 72 E, Athens, AL 35611 in Limestone County.
What are the hours of Dog Pound?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (256) 771-7889 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Dog Pound?
Start on limestonepets.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Dog Pound?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.