Transylvania County

Animal Services

Animal Services Lead Officer
Charles "Chuck" Byrd 

Phone (828) 883-3713

       Fax (828) 883-2567
Shelter Hours:  Wednesday 9-11 a.m. and Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The primary purpose of the Animal Services program is the control of rabies.

******2008 Rabies Vaccinations Schedule May 3, 2008******

ENFORCEMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES IS PROVIDED THROUGH:       

•         Operation of the county animal shelter; 
•         Humane disposition of diseased and unwanted animals;
•         Development of a rabies control program in cooperation with veterinarians;
•         Investigation of cruelty and nuisance complaints and
•         Educational presentations about pet care and control.

 SPECIFIC SERVICES

• Picking up stray and unwanted animals;
• Confinement of biting animals, as required by law;
• Investigation of cruelty and nuisance complaints;
• Educational presentations about proper pet care and  animal control ordinances, local media releases and announcements;
• Conducting annual reduced cost clinics for rabies vaccination;
• Removal of dead animals from city streets;
• Routine patrolling of the community for violations.

EMERGENCIES
Animal control officers can be contacted at 828-883-3713, or by fax at 828-883-2567.  After shelter hours, call the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department at 884-3168, or the Brevard Police Department at 883-2212.