Iredell Animal Shelter & Control: Adoption Hours 2026
The official county shelter behind most searches for the Iredell animal shelter is Iredell County Animal Services & Control in Statesville, North Carolina. It handles public adoptions, lost and found pets, reclaim help, owner-surrender routing, animal-control reporting, rabies vaccination services, microchip help and rescue partnerships.
The shelter address is commonly listed by official Animal Services pages as 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677. One staff directory view shows the same street address with a different ZIP for physical address, so use the street address for map navigation and call the shelter if you need mailing-level confirmation.
Official County Shelter
Iredell County Animal Services & Control is a county department, not a private rescue directory. The county describes the shelter as a place where animals can be adopted, surrendered and reclaimed.
Current Hours Used
This page uses the current department/contact-page hours: Monday–Friday 12–5 for public/adoption service, Saturday 11–2, and weekday appointment availability from 10–12.
Independent Guide
Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. It is not Iredell County Government, Iredell County Animal Services & Control, ECOM, the Health Department or the official pet-listing provider.
Emergency & Important Iredell Animal Contacts
Use the right number for the right situation. A normal adoption question should not go to 911, and a dangerous or injured animal should not be handled like a routine lost-pet call.
| Contact / route | Number | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Iredell County Animal Services main line | 704-878-5424 | Main shelter routing, general Animal Services questions, adoptions, lost/found, surrender, foster, rescue, outreach and administration menu options. |
| Animal bites, injured animals, animals in danger or violations | 704-878-5424, press 1 | Official phone-menu route for animal bites, injured animals, animals in danger and animal-related violations. |
| Pet adoptions or lost/found pet reports | 704-878-5424, press 2 | Adoption questions, lost-pet reports, found-pet reports and shelter visit planning. |
| Animal Control Officer Dispatch | 704-878-5335 | Animal-control dispatch needs. Official pages also direct callers here for rabies vaccination or spay/neuter assistance menu routing. |
| Rabies vaccination or spay/neuter assistance | 704-878-5335, press 3 | Rabies vaccination information and spay/neuter assistance questions. |
| Pet surrender information | 704-878-5424, press 4 | Owner-surrender appointment requests and surrender wait-list questions. |
| Rescue groups and foster information | 704-878-5424, press 5 | Foster care, rescue partner and animal-placement questions. |
| Immediate emergency | 911 | Immediate danger, active attack, serious injury, traffic danger or an emergency that needs public-safety response. |
| Iredell Emergency Communications Center | 704-878-3039 | ECOM administrative contact. ECOM provides 24/7 911 access and supports Animal Control, but this administrative number is not a substitute for calling 911 in an emergency. |
| Iredell County Health Department | 704-878-5300 | Public-health routing for local health questions. For a possible rabies exposure, also follow Animal Services and medical guidance. |
| Health Department after-hours rabies exposure line | 704-878-3037 | Iredell County Health Department has published this after-hours emergency line for rabies-exposure assessment in an official 2026 public-health notice. |
Iredell County Animal Services & Control Overview
Iredell County Animal Services & Control combines two practical functions: it operates the county animal shelter and it supports animal control / animal welfare enforcement. That matters because a visitor may be coming for adoption, while another resident may need help with a bite, a stray animal, a found pet or a surrender appointment.
Facility address
Iredell County Animal Services & Control
430 Bristol Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
Public shelter hours
Monday–Friday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Appointments can be made Monday–Friday from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Service area
Use Iredell County Animal Services for county animal shelter and Animal Services routing. Town-specific or law-enforcement questions may still depend on the exact location of the animal issue.
Iredell Animal Shelter Adoption Hours 2026
The official department and contact pages list public/adoption service hours as Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday is a shorter window, so do not wait until the last minute if you need to meet a pet and complete paperwork.
| Day / service | Current listed hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Public shelter/adoption window. |
| Tuesday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Rabies clinic may also occur on the 2nd Tuesday evening. |
| Wednesday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Call before driving for one specific animal. |
| Thursday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Bring photo ID and pet listing details. |
| Friday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Leave time for questions, paperwork and safe transport. |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Shorter public window; arrive early. |
| Sunday | Closed for normal public service | Use online listings and prepare for the next open day. |
| Weekday appointments | Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Use the official appointment request route when needed. |
How Adoption Works at Iredell County Animal Services
Adoption is happiest when it is prepared, not rushed. The county states that available animals are adopted on a first-come basis, and most can go home the same day unless they had surgery that day.
Check current adoptable animals
Start with the official adoption page and current pet listings. Take a screenshot or write down the animal’s name and ID before visiting.
Visit during public adoption hours
Plan around Monday–Friday 12–5 or Saturday 11–2. Adoption availability can change quickly, so call if your trip depends on one specific animal.
Bring government photo ID
The county adoption page says adopters must present a valid government-issued photo ID to complete the adoption process.
Ask about dog meet-and-greets
Iredell County strongly recommends meet-and-greets between your dog and the adoptable dog before completing adoption. The county does not allow meet-and-greets between cats and dogs.
Ask practical home-fit questions
Ask about age estimate, medical notes, energy level, known behavior, other-pet history, children, leash manners, litter habits and first-week decompression.
Prepare safe transport
Bring a cat carrier, leash, collar, crate or safe vehicle setup so the pet can leave calmly and securely if the adoption is completed.
Iredell Animal Shelter Adoption Fees & Included Care
The county adoption page publishes separate fees for cats/kittens and dogs/puppies. The fee covers important starting care, but adopters should still budget for food, supplies, prevention, follow-up veterinary care and a small emergency cushion.
| Animal / category | Current listed fee | Included care listed by the county |
|---|---|---|
| Cats and kittens | $65 | Initial feline distemper/upper respiratory vaccination, 1-year rabies vaccination, de-worming, flea treatment, feline combo test, microchip and spay/neuter. |
| Dogs and puppies | $80 | Initial parvo/distemper combination vaccination, 1-year rabies vaccination, de-worming, flea treatment, heartworm test if over 6 months old, microchip and spay/neuter. |
| Other pets | Ask adoption staff | The county adoption page tells visitors to check with adoption staff for other-pet information instead of publishing one flat fee. |
Iredell Animal Control Routing
Animal-control calls need location and risk details. Be ready with the exact address or cross streets, animal description, whether anyone is in danger, and whether the animal is injured, aggressive, confined or roaming.
Bites, injuries and violations
Call 704-878-5424 and press 1 for animal bites, injured animals, animals in danger or animal-related violations.
Animal Control dispatch
Animal Control Officer Dispatch is listed as 704-878-5335. Use it when the situation needs field-service routing rather than an adoption desk question.
Immediate danger
Use 911 only for true emergencies: active attack, serious injury, traffic danger, immediate threat to people or another urgent public-safety situation.
Lost or Found Pet in Iredell County
A lost pet can move fast, but a calm checklist helps. Iredell County’s lost/found guidance asks owners not to delay, to report the missing animal, check found-pet listings and keep searching in person and online.
If your pet is missing
- Canvass the area where the pet went missing.
- Report the missing animal to Iredell County Animal Services.
- Check found pets at the Iredell County Animal Shelter.
- Check found-pet reports not housed at the shelter.
- Post flyers in high-traffic locations and tell neighbors.
- Use local social media groups and Petco Love Lost.
- Keep expanding the search area; pets can be found after weeks or months.
If you found an animal
- Safely contain the pet only if it is safe to do so.
- Check for collar, ID tag or other visible owner information.
- Take the pet to a local veterinarian or shelter for a microchip scan.
- Report the found pet to Iredell County Animal Services through the official found-pet route.
- Post found-pet flyers near the found location.
- Keep the pet safely separated from your own animals unless your pets are fully vaccinated and introductions are safe.
- If the animal appears aggressive or poses a threat, call Animal Control dispatch immediately at 704-878-5335.
Reclaiming a Pet From Iredell County Animal Services
If you believe your pet is at the shelter, prepare proof before you go. The county’s lost/found guidance says reclaiming a pet requires ownership documentation and a reclaim fee. Dogs also must be current on rabies vaccination, or a rabies vaccination may be administered for a fee upon redemption.
Bring ownership proof
Bring photos, microchip information, license/tag records, vet records, adoption paperwork or another document that connects you to the pet.
Ask for total reclaim cost
Reclaim fees can depend on the situation. This page does not invent a reclaim-fee amount. Ask staff for the current total before you arrive.
Rabies proof matters
Keep rabies records ready. Iredell County requires cats, dogs and ferrets over 3 months of age to have a current rabies vaccination.
Pet Surrender and Rehome Options
Surrendering a pet is heavy. Iredell County says owner-surrendered pets are accepted by appointment only as space allows. The county also offers rehome guidance so owners can try a direct, safer placement before a pet enters the shelter.
Appointment only
For owner surrender, call 704-878-5424 and press 4 to submit an appointment request.
Wait-list process
After the Pet Surrender Form is submitted, the pet is added to the surrender wait list and staff contact the owner about the surrender process.
Owner-to-owner rehome
The county rehome page lets pet owners post pets for potential adopters to contact directly. These animals are not housed at the county shelter.
Rabies Clinic and Exposure Help
Rabies information matters in Iredell County because animal bites and possible wildlife exposure can become public-health issues. The county requires cats, dogs and ferrets over 3 months old to have a current rabies vaccination.
| Rabies topic | Official detail | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Normal shelter rabies vaccination | $10 during normal Animal Shelter hours; no appointment necessary; 1-year vaccines administered. | Call before visiting if you are unsure whether the service is available that day. |
| Monthly rabies clinic | 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00–7:00 p.m., $5 cash only, Iredell County residents only. | Bring cash and confirm the clinic is still scheduled before driving. |
| Possible exposure | Examples include fights with wild animals, stray animals, animals not fully vaccinated, bats or dead wild animals. | Contact Animal Services and a veterinarian/medical provider as appropriate. |
| Vaccinated pet exposed | County guidance says a booster is needed within 96 hours and the animal must be observed for 45 days. | Seek veterinary guidance immediately and follow local health direction. |
| Unvaccinated pet exposed | County guidance describes possible 4-month confinement at a veterinarian’s office or euthanasia, determined by the local Health Director. | Do not wait. Contact Animal Services, public health and a veterinarian. |
Veterinary, Microchip and Spay/Neuter Services
Iredell County Animal Services is not a private full-service veterinary hospital. However, official pages support limited public animal-health services: rabies vaccinations, microchip identification, spay/neuter assistance for qualifying pet owners and shelter veterinary care.
Rabies vaccinations
Rabies vaccinations are available during normal shelter hours for $10, and the monthly resident clinic is listed at $5 cash only.
Microchip stations
Iredell County lists microchip scanning stations in Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville and Harmony, including Animal Services at 430 Bristol Drive.
Spay/neuter assistance
The county says Animal Services subsidizes spay/neuter surgeries for qualifying pet owners and routes spay/neuter assistance through 704-878-5335, press 3.
VeterinaryCare schema only for the
verified rabies / microchip / spay-neuter assistance service. It does
not claim that the shelter is a 24-hour animal hospital.
Verified Public Staff Listings
Staff names are included only where official Iredell County directory pages publicly list them. This page does not invent doctor schedules, appointment fees or private medical services.
Kristian Hernandez
The official staff directory identifies Kristian Hernandez as Director of Iredell County Animal Services & Control.
Dr. Meagan Wentworth
The official department staff listing identifies Dr. Meagan Wentworth as Veterinarian. This confirms a public staff role, not a walk-in veterinary appointment schedule.
Community Cats, Wildlife and Livestock
Iredell County has local rules and programs beyond basic dog/cat adoption. These matter when a resident finds an outdoor cat, sees wildlife exposure or owns livestock that could escape.
Community cats
County ordinance language recognizes Trap-Neuter-Return programs and community cat caregivers. Cat bites must be reported to Iredell County Animal Control.
Wildlife exposure
Fights with wild animals, stray animals, bats or dead wild animals can create rabies exposure concerns. Use Animal Services and health guidance instead of guessing.
Livestock Return Program
Iredell County offers a Livestock Return Program to help contact livestock owners quickly when an escaped animal needs to be returned without unnecessary impoundment.
Foster, Rescue and Volunteer Help
Not everyone can adopt today. Foster homes, rescue partners and volunteers still help animals get out of stress, receive more attention and reach better placement options.
Foster program
Iredell County foster materials describe short-term foster options that give animals a break from the shelter and help staff learn more about their behavior in a home environment.
Rescue partners
Iredell County Animal Services works with local and out-of-state nonprofit rescue organizations and publishes a rescue partner application route.
Volunteer program
Volunteers must be at least 14. Volunteers age 14–16 must have a parent or guardian present each time they volunteer or represent ICAS.
Before You Visit 430 Bristol Drive
Adoption checklist
- Check current adoptable pets before leaving home.
- Call if your trip depends on one specific dog, cat or other animal.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Bring payment for the adoption fee and possible additional care items.
- Ask about surgery status; some pets may not go home the same day if surgery happened that day.
- Plan dog-to-dog introductions if you already have a dog.
- Bring a secure carrier, leash, collar or crate for safe transport.
Lost / reclaim checklist
- Bring recent photos and proof of ownership.
- Bring microchip number or registration account details.
- Bring rabies certificate, vaccination records and vet records when available.
- Bring a valid photo ID and current contact information.
- Ask staff for the current reclaim fee before arriving.
- Check found-pet reports not housed at the shelter as well as shelter animals.
- Keep searching in your neighborhood even after filing a report.
Simple Call Scripts
When you are anxious about a pet, a short script keeps the call clear. Start with the exact location, animal description and whether anyone is in danger.
Adoption
Hi, I am interested in [pet name or ID]. Is the animal still
available, and should I come during the Monday–Friday 12–5 or
Saturday 11–2 adoption hours? What should I bring besides my
government photo ID?
Lost pet
Hi, my [dog/cat/other pet] is missing from [exact street or area].
The pet is [description] and is [microchipped/not microchipped].
Has a matching animal been brought in or reported found?
Found animal
Hi, I found a [dog/cat/other animal] at [exact address/cross
streets]. The animal is [safe/injured/aggressive]. Should I file a
found-pet report, bring the animal in, or request Animal Control?
Bite or rabies concern
Hi, I need to report a possible bite or rabies exposure at [exact
location]. The animal is [owned/stray/wild/unknown], and the person
or pet exposed is [details]. Do I need Animal Control, public health
or emergency medical help?
Map: Iredell County Animal Services & Control
Use the map for travel planning to 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, North Carolina. Because official pages show a ZIP-code conflict for the same street address, rely on the street address for navigation and confirm with the shelter if you need mailing precision.
Official Iredell County Resources
Use official sources for current hours, pet availability, forms, rabies-clinic changes, emergency routing, surrender capacity and program updates.
Iredell Animal Shelter FAQ
What is the official Iredell animal shelter?
The official county shelter is Iredell County Animal Services & Control in Statesville, North Carolina.
Where is Iredell County Animal Services located?
Official Animal Services pages commonly list the shelter at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677. One official staff directory view shows the same street address with a different ZIP, so use the street address for navigation and call the shelter for mailing details.
What is the Iredell County Animal Services phone number?
The main Animal Services phone number is 704-878-5424.
What is the Iredell Animal Control dispatch number?
Animal Control Officer Dispatch is listed as 704-878-5335.
What are Iredell animal shelter adoption hours?
Current public/adoption hours are Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Are weekday appointments available?
Official department listings say appointments can be made Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat from Iredell County Animal Services?
The current county adoption page lists the cat and kitten adoption fee as $65.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from Iredell County Animal Services?
The current county adoption page lists the dog and puppy adoption fee as $80.
What does the cat adoption fee include?
The county lists initial feline distemper/upper respiratory vaccination, 1-year rabies vaccination, de-worming, flea treatment, feline combo test, microchip and spay/neuter.
What does the dog adoption fee include?
The county lists initial parvo/distemper combination vaccination, 1-year rabies vaccination, de-worming, flea treatment, heartworm test if over 6 months old, microchip and spay/neuter.
Are adoptions first come, first served?
Yes. The county adoption page says all adoptions for available animals are completed on a first-come basis.
What ID do I need to adopt?
A valid government-issued photo ID is required to complete the adoption process.
Can I do a dog-to-dog meet-and-greet?
Iredell County strongly recommends meet-and-greets with your dog and the adoptable dog before completing adoption. The county does not allow meet-and-greets between cats and dogs.
How do I report a lost or found pet?
Call 704-878-5424 and press 2, and use the county’s official lost/found pet route and 24Petconnect guidance.
What should I bring to reclaim my pet?
Bring ownership documentation such as photos, microchip information, veterinary records, license/tag details and photo ID. Ask the shelter for the current reclaim fee before arrival.
How do I surrender a pet?
Owner surrender is by appointment only as space allows. Call 704-878-5424 and press 4 or use the official surrender form route.
Does Iredell County Animal Services offer rabies vaccinations?
Yes. Rabies vaccinations are available during normal shelter hours for $10. The county also lists a monthly second-Tuesday rabies clinic from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for Iredell County residents at $5 cash only.
Who is the Iredell County Animal Services veterinarian?
The official department staff listing identifies Dr. Meagan Wentworth as Veterinarian.
Who is the Iredell County Animal Services Director?
The official staff directory identifies Kristian Hernandez as Director of Iredell County Animal Services & Control.
Is Animal-Shelter.org the official Iredell County website?
No. Animal-Shelter.org is an independent informational guide. Use official Iredell County sources for current hours, pet availability, fees, forms and emergency instructions.
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