Strays

Stray animals found in Person County can be brought to Animal Services if the finder is unable to care for them until an owner is found.  All strays are held for a state mandated period of 3 business days before becoming available for adoption or rescue. 

Whenever possible, do not pick up strays or relocate them to a different area, as this makes it much more difficult to reunite lost pets with their owners. 

Strays found outside of Person County must be taken to the shelter within the county in which it was found. 

Animals must be brought in no later than 30 minutes prior to shelter closing time. 

All lost and found animals are required by law to be reported to Animal Services immediately.

A found pet can NOT be rehomed or considered adopted by the finder or anyone else if it has not been reported AND kept according to the state mandated hold period. Once reported, Animal Services will instruct finders on what to do next and when the mandated hold period ends. 

Persons bringing strays to the shelter must be 18 years of age or older and have a current ID (Driver's license, military ID or passport).

   Reclaim Procedures

Owners are welcome and encouraged to visit the shelter and reclaim lost pets.  Proof of ownership and current Rabies vaccine is required for reclaim. If proof of current vaccine cannot be furnished, the pet will receive a Rabies vaccine upon reclaim at a cost of $10.00.  Other reclaim fees may be due upon reclaim as well (See listing of shelter fees under Services tab).

Pets at the shelter can ONLY be reclaimed by their actual owner. Friends and other family members are not allowed to pick up or reclaim on another person's behalf.  Persons reclaiming must be 18 years of age or older and have a current ID (Driver's license, military ID or passport).

 Owner Surrenders

Owner Surrenders are taken in by appointment only.

If you have a pet that you need to surrender, you will need to contact the shelter to speak with a staff member.  Staff will provide resources for re-homing and rescues to try before making an appointment. 

Surrender to the shelter should be the last option, only after you have made attempts to re-home or go to a rescue. 

Owners must be over the age of 18, provide proof of ownership (I.e. Veterinary Records, Rabies Certificate) and a current ID (Driver's License, Military ID or Passport)

A lifestyle and behavior questionnaire will be provided and must be submitted prior to scheduling an appointment for surrender.

Please use our List of Rescues to contact if you need to find another home or placement for your pet. 

 Below are some websites for rehoming your pet: