Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter

Lavonia, GA

An animal shelter in Lavonia serving Franklin County and the northeast Georgia region, placing homeless cats and dogs in adoptive homes.

Adoption fee From $75

Hours Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Areas served Lavonia, Franklin County and northeast Georgia

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $75

Cats and kittens: $75

How it works

Contact Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter at (706) 356-5363 or negas@windstream.net to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

Location

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The area

Franklin County at a glance

Population 24,234

Housing units 10,905

Est. households with a cat 2,887

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats and kittens: $75.

Where are you located?

Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter is at 870 Bear Creek Rd in Lavonia, Georgia.

Which areas do you serve?

Lavonia, Franklin County and northeast Georgia.

Get involved

Support Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter at (706) 356-5363 or negas@windstream.net to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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