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Contact Animal Control

 To file a complaint or request service, call (828) 252-1110. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. An Animal Services Officer is on duty from 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 1-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Officers are on standby for incoming emergencies at all other times.

City of Asheville Animal Services
Unit Supervisor: Brenda Sears
Location: 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 (Police & Fire Headquarters)
Mail: P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802
Direct: (828) 259-5872
E-mail: bsears@ashevillenc.gov

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is in charge of animal control for Buncombe County outside municipal limits. They can be reached at 253-1195. The Asheville Humane Society manages the Buncombe County Animal Shelter.

 Beginning in October, 2007 the office began conducting community meetings to talk about animal control - restraint, vaccinations, spay/neuter and animal care.  These meetings are held at the fire depts around the county.  Call 253-1195 or email helen.hall@buncombecounty.org for more information.