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Smyth County Animal Control Frequently Asked Questions Will the shelter spay or neuter my adopted animal(s)?The shelter does not have a veterinarian on staff to spay or neuter animals. However, assistance may be available through the Smyth County Humane Society for spaying or neutering. What are the hours of operations for Animal Control?
*Only Emergency Services are provided after normal operating hours What can I do about the barking dogs in my neighborhood? Smyth County has a noise ordinance in effect from 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., this includes barking dogs. Law enforcement agencies will have to enforce the ordinance since Animal Control does not have staff on duty during these hours. I am having problems with wild animals, can Animal Control help me. Animal Controls provides services in regards to
domestic animals only. Wildlife complaints need to be directed to
the Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries(276)
783-4860. What are the leash and restraint laws in Smyth County? There are no leash/restraint laws in the County for dogs or cats. Can I handle the dogs and cats at the Shelter? We do not allow handling of the animals prior to adoption due to liability concerns. We must protect the public and the animals. Will animal control pick up cats? We do not pick up cats, however we do accept cats at the shelter from Smyth County residents only.
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