Rutherford County Animal Control

If you are interested in adopting an animal from the shelter you will need to come by and select an animal. After choosing the animal you must fill out the adoption contract stating that you will take the animal to the veterinarian of your choice. The cost of the adoption is $60.00 for all dogs and cats. The cost includes your exam at the veterinarian's office, first rabies vaccine, first parvo/distemper vaccine, and the spay or neuter of the animal. The shelter hours are Monday thru Friday 12:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. for adoptions only and Saturday 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. for adoptions only. The shelter is closed on Sunday and major holidays. The shelter is located at 578 Laurel Hill Drive in Rutherfordton. Phone number is (828) 287-6025 or (828)287-6420 - Fax number (828) 287-6373. PLEASE if you need assistance on the animals that are in the shelter or the ones we have for adoption call the R.C.A.P.A. volunteer office at (828) 287-7738 after 12:00P.M.

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Community Pet Center

Please click on the link below to view pets available for adoption

www.petfinder.com
Adoptable Dogs
Adoptable Cats
Lost Dogs
Lost Cats

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Animal Control Staff

Sergeant James Greene(Director of Animal Control)
Patrolman Brad Jones (Animal Control Officer)
Patrolman Chad Toney (Animal Control officer)
Sara Hartman (Shelter Attendant)