Orange County Animal Services in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
About Orange County Animal Services
Orange County Animal Services is an animal control in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina. It is operated by Orange County. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Love Overboard, about 4.0 mi away.
Map
35.96872, -79.07590
What Orange County Animal Services 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 Yes
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Love Overboard710 West Rosemary Street, Carrboro, NCAnimal shelter4.0 mi
- Jenna and Friends Animal Sanctuary2403 Carl Durham Rd, Chapel Hill, NCAnimal sanctuary6.4 mi
- Independent Animal Rescue2000 Bivins St, Durham, NCAnimal rescue8.2 mi
- Brajboro Cow Sanctuary6903 Gold Mine Loop, Chapel Hill, NCAnimal sanctuary8.9 mi
- Independent Animal Rescue1821 Green St, Durham, NCAnimal rescue9.2 mi
- Independent Animal Rescue507 E Knox St, Durham, NCAnimal rescue11 mi
- Dickinson Animal Services101 E Delafield Ave, Durham, NCAnimal control11 mi
- Animal Protection Society of Durham2117 E Club Blvd, Durham, NCAnimal shelter13 mi
- Durham County Animal Control3005 Glenn Rd, Durham, NCAnimal control13 mi
- Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge7236 NC Highway 87 N, Pittsboro, NCAnimal shelter15 mi
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Where is Orange County Animal Services located?
Orange County Animal Services is at 1601 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 in Orange County.
What are the hours of Orange County Animal Services?
The recorded opening hours are Mo 12:00-18:00, Tu 12:00-19:30, We 12:00-18:00, Th 12:00-19:30, Fr 12:00-18:00, Sa 12:00-17:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (919) 942-7387 before you go.
How do I adopt from Orange County Animal Services?
Start on orangecountync.gov, 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 Orange County Animal Services?
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.