Burke County Animal Services in Morganton, North Carolina
About Burke County Animal Services
Burke County Animal Services is an animal control in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is A Better Life Animal Rescue, Inc., about 2.2 mi away.
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35.76519, -81.66505
What Burke County Animal Services does
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- 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 Not available
- 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
- A Better Life Animal Rescue, Inc.PO Box 8311, Morganton, NCAnimal rescue2.2 mi
- Caldwell County Animal Shelter829 Fairview Dr SW, Lenoir, NCAnimal shelter11 mi
- Foothills Canine Rescue220 Joycetown Church Rd SW, Lenoir, NCAnimal rescue11 mi
- Caldwell Animal Rescue164 Deer Creek Dr, Hudson, NCAnimal rescue12 mi
- River Rock Wildlife Rehab9870 Roger Hill Rd, Connelly Springs, NCWildlife rehabilitation15 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Burke County Animal Services located?
Burke County Animal Services is at 425 Kirksey Dr, Morganton, NC 28655 in Burke County.
What are the hours of Burke County Animal Services?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (828) 764-9588 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Burke County Animal Services?
Start on petfinder.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 Burke 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.