Whitfield County Animal Control in Dalton, Georgia
About Whitfield County Animal Control
Whitfield County Animal Control is an animal control in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia. It is operated by Whitfield County. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Humane Society Of Northwest Georgia, about 3.3 mi away.
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34.74941, -84.92317
What Whitfield County Animal Control 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 Yes
- 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
- Humane Society Of Northwest Georgia1210 Veterans Dr, Dalton, GAHumane society3.3 mi
- Humane Society of Northwest GA604 Brookview Ln, Dalton, GAHumane society4.3 mi
- Humane Society Of Nw Georgia1703 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GAHumane society4.3 mi
- Murray County Animal Control571 GA-52, Chatsworth, GAAnimal control9.4 mi
- Murray Shelter Dogs -God Only Knows Animal Rescue, Inc.5394 Old Federal Rd S, Chatsworth, GAAnimal rescue12 mi
- Murray County Humane Society12097 Highway 225 N, Crandall, GAHumane society15 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Whitfield County Animal Control located?
Whitfield County Animal Control is at 156 Gillespie Dr, Dalton, GA 30721 in Whitfield County.
What are the hours of Whitfield County Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (706) 278-2018 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Whitfield County Animal Control?
Start on wc-animalshelter.com, 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 Whitfield County Animal Control?
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
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- 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.