Smyth County Animal Control and Shelter provides for the humane treatment
of stray, neglected and abused animals. We wish to provide our professional
assistance for the health and protection of the residents of Smyth County.
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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?
| Adoption, Viewing and Reclamation | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00pm-4:15pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am-2:00pm | |
| Animal Intake | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00am-noon |
| Closed daily for lunch | noon-1:00pm | |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 8:00am-4:15pm | |
| No animal intake on Saturdays | ------------------- | |
| Closed to the public | Sunday | Closed |
*Only Emergency Services are provided after normal operating
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?
It is unlawful for dogs to run at large in Smyth County.
•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.
