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Watauga County Animal Control:
Department Information
Animal Shelter
The Watauga Humane Society operates a shelter to house animals for adoption or quarantine. The shelter is located at 312 Paws Way. Hours of operation are:
Tuesday - Friday -
12:30pm - 6:00pm;
Saturday
&
Sunday -
12:30pm - 5:00pm
.
Services Provided:
Rabies control
Enforcement of state and local laws pertaining to animals
Dangerous dog investigation and enforcement
Nuisance abatement
After hour Emergency Calls
Stray animal control
Stray animal pickup (time permitting)
Trapping of wild dogs and cats
Loan traps for trapping wild dogs and cats
Lost and Found reports
Cruelty Investigations
Exposure Reports
Emergencies
We will respond to the following emergencies 24 hours a day:
Animal Bites
Dogs killing livestock
Animal Attacks
Suspected rabid animals (domestic only)
Injured animals
if owner is not known.
Things we do NOT do:
Wildlife calls
Loose livestock
Reptiles
Retrieval of animals from trees, under homes, etc.
Noises or barking
Pick up dead animals
Adoptions
You may adopt dogs or cats at the Watauga Humane Society facility during regular hours of operation. They are located at 312 Paws Way, Boone NC (828-264-7865) Public hours are Tues-Friday 12:30pm-6:00pm / Saturday & Sunday 12:30pm-5:00pm.
Pet Redemptions
To redeem an animal that was picked up at retained at the Facility you must:
Pay all fees
Show proof of rabies vaccination within 72 hours of redemption