Animal Control / Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.)

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Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) is responsible for all animal control operations including field operations, shelter management and care, and the animal adoption/rescue program for Floyd County Animal Control (P.A.W.S.).  

Our Mission

  • To shelter lost, unwanted and neglected animals
  • To prevent suffering and provide healthcare services to sheltered animals
  • To provide comprehensive adoption and rescue programs
  • To prevent human injuries and the spread of disease by humanely capturing and containing animals deemed a hazard to the community
  • To assist members of the community in becoming more responsible at pet ownership by creating public education programs and providing helpful information
  • To consistently work to improve our performance through education and by putting forth dedication to our mission
  • When unavoidable, to humanely provide euthanasia

Hours of Operation
  Adoption Hours Surrender Hours Telephone Hours
Monday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday By Appointment Only By Appointment Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment Only 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday

Public Hours 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Adoption Appointments 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(all adoptions must be scheduled in advance)

    
Sunday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

 

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