Jackson County Animal Shelter

Sylva, NC

Part of the Jackson County Department of Public Health; works with rescue partners including Friends of Animal Rescue Center-Jackson County to place animals.

Hours Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm; Saturday by appointment

Areas served Jackson County, North Carolina

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 828-586-6138 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Staff complete a personality profile to help match animals with appropriate homes. Stray animals are held for three business days before becoming available for adoption.

Location

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The area

Jackson County at a glance

Population 43,771

Housing units 27,803

Est. households with a cat 5,916

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

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm; Saturday by appointment.

Get involved

Support Jackson County Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Jackson County Animal Shelter at 828-586-6138 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.