McDuffie County Animal Services

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McDuffie County Animal Services is committed to the compassionate care and protection of animals. Our purpose is to give sanctuary to abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, provide education to the public on responsible and humane pet ownership, encourage the public to spay and neuter their pets, and encourage adoptions of those animals placed in our care. We serve the citizens of McDuffie County by upholding the law as it relates to the protection of its people and animals. 

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McDuffie County Animal Services
802 White Oak Road
Thomson, Georgia 30824
Phone: (706) 595-0463     Fax: (706) 595-2117

Shelter Hours:

 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday

 Closed or By Scheduled Appointment Only 

Please contact us by Wednesday at 4 p.m. to schedule your Saturday appointment. 

Sunday  and Monday

Closed

If you have an emergency due to an aggressive animal or an attack,

please call the numbers listed for emergencies: 

Emergency: 911 or (706) 595-2145

Our Mission Statement

It is our mission to ensure the safety, happiness, and health of all animals in our community.

Goals

Provide a humane haven to those neglected, abandoned, or abused.

Promote humane treatment through sheltering, adoption, fostering, education, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach.

Compassionately enforce ordinances encouraging benevolent behavior toward all animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my pet is brought to the Shelter?

If your pet is not readily identifiable with either a tag or chip or collar with identification, your pet will be held at the shelter monitored and observed for health and behavioral issues to verify if the pet is adoptable, which is required by the State and City/County regulations before a pet is adopted.

Please note that McDuffie County Animal Services holds all stray/or unidentifiable animals for 3 days and 5 days with collar. After the 5-day holding period, animals are available for adoption and rescue.

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What does it cost to reclaim my pet from the Shelter?

If you find your pet is missing, please contact the McDuffie County Animal Shelter as soon as possible .

You may send a photo of your pet to animalservices@thomson-mcduffie.gov.  Animals may also be posted on our Facebook page. Please provide a description of your animal, contact information, and the date and location he/she was last seen.

Come to the shelter and view the animals. This is the best way to see if your missing pet is here. Please note that McDuffie County Animal Services holds all stray animals for 3 days and 5 days with collar. After the 5-day holding period, animals are available for adoption and rescue.

Owners wishing to reclaim their animals will need to provide proof of ownership. If the animal is not current on rabies, a rabies vaccination must be administered by a local veterinarian immediately after the animal is released. There is a $20.00 reclaim fee per animal for any animals brought into the animal shelter. All fees must be paid at time of release.

Please bring a valid Driver’s License or State-issued ID if reclaiming a pet.

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Do I have to have my pet spayed or neutered?

Spaying or neutering is not required for reclaimed pets, although the Shelter encourages responsible sterilization of pets to prevent unwanted litters. Spay and neuter is an answer for stopping millions of wonderful animals from being put to sleep every year.

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If I witness what I believe to be an act of animal cruelty, and dog fighting who do I call?

The Shelter encourages the public to IMMEDIATELY report acts of animal cruelty, dog fighting by calling the City Police, Sheriff’s Department or the Shelter. You may also file complaints of neglect to the Shelter. Messages or calls of this nature will be investigated as soon as possible.

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What does it cost to surrender my pet to the shelter?

The cost to surrender your pet:  

Dog $25  

Cat $15   

Kitten or Puppy Litter (Same Litter/Quantity 2-6)$30   

Kitten or Puppy Litter (Same Litter/Quantity 7+) $40 

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If my pet is missing, could it be at the Animal Shelter?

If your pet is missing, it is important that you contact the Animal Shelter as soon as possible so that a missing pet report can be completed and shelter staff can be notified to look for your pet.

It is also important that you contact any Veterinarian Clinics to check to see if the pet has been surrendered to them. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the pet owner to search for their missing pet; however, the Shelter will do everything possible to assist you in doing so.

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Can my pet be micro chipped at the Shelter?

Yes! Our shelter ensures all adopted animals are microchipped.

Statistics show that micro-chipped pets have a very high percentage of being returned home safely. We check each animal that comes into our shelter for a microchip, as is mandated by state law.

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