ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTIONS
The Nash County Animal Shelter seeks to adopt out all adoptable animals to new homes and regularly reunites pets with their families.  Please visit Petfinders.com or the Animal Shelter to connect with a pet that is right for you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS - The POP-NC (Pet Over-Population in NC) affordable spay and neuter mobile clinic will be at the Animal Shelter on February 9, and March 1, 2012.  Please call POP-NC at 919.942.2250 to schedule an appointment to bring your pet. 

Nash County Rabies Clinic - April 5, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Nash County Animal Shelter.  $5.00 per animal (dogs and cats).  One year tags will be issued.  For a three year tag to be issued, proof of previous vaccination is required.

LOCATION/HOURS/CONTACT INFORMATION
Location:      921 First Street Extension, Nashville, NC 27856
Hours:           1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Monday through Friday
Phone:          252.459.9855
Email:           AnimalShelter@nashcountync.gov


VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
We strive to have an enjoyable and organized volunteer program that benefits the animals and animal lovers of Nash County.  Read more about our Volunteer and Animal Adoption Polices and/or complete a Volunteer Form.


FEES
Adoption:     $20 (New owners are responsible for rabies vaccination of all adopted dogs, cats and ferrets over 4 months old.)
Reclaim:      $25 + $5/day (Boarding)

ANIMAL CONTROL
The Animal Control Program encourages responsible pet ownership in our county, concentrating on the control of rabies. Our officers respond to calls and complaints regarding: 

• Enforcement of laws and ordinances relating to animals;
• Dangerous or vicious animals
• Injured animals (including wildlife)
• Animal welfare or cruelty
• Stray and abandoned pets
• Animals at large
• Surrendering a pet
• Unreasonable animal noise

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:                           AnimalShelter@nashcountync.gov
Phone:                          252.459.9855
Emergency Phone:       252.459.1511 (Nash County Communications - after 5:00 pm and weekends)
Emergencies Include:   An animal biting a human; an injured animal; dogs actively chasing livestock; rabid animal or a vicious dog.

NASH COUNTY ANIMAL ORDINANCE
This ordinance requires all dogs and cats have to have I.D. and regulates animal behavior.  (Click here to view the Nash County Animal Ordinance.)  Animals are considered a nusinance if they:

• damage property
• molest passersby, including cars and bikes
• demonstrate REPEATED barking, howling
• are kept in unsanitary conditions in a pen (odors)
• are defecating in other yards
• attack other domestic animals

FILING COMPLAINTS
All NUISANCE complaints are to be in writing and signed by the complainant:

• A letter describing the problem and identifying the animal and owner, or,
• A form available from Animal Control

THE COMPLAINT PROCESS
When a written complaint is received about a violation of the ordinance, an officer is dispatched to investigate the complaint. If a violation is confirmed, an oral warning to stop the violation is given to the owner. If another complaint is received  and confirmed about the same violation, a written warning is issued. A third confirmed complaint will result in a civil fine, to be paid to the Nash County Health Department.