Pickens County Animal Shelter, Adoption & Pets 2026
Looking for a dog or kitten to bring home? Or has a pet gone missing near Jasper? Pickens County Animal Shelter serves residents from its Camp Road location. A short call before visiting can save a wasted trip, especially if you hope to meet one animal you saw online.
The county shelter’s current published adoption fees are $75 for dogs and puppies and $20 for cats and kittens. The shelter also has online lost/found reporting, owner-surrender paperwork, and volunteer opportunities.
County-operated shelter
Pickens County government lists the Animal Shelter under Public Safety. It provides animal care, adoption and animal-control-related services for the local community.
Georgia, not South Carolina
This guide covers the government shelter at 3563 Camp Road in Jasper, Georgia. The similarly named Pickens County shelter in Pickens, South Carolina, has different contacts, hours and fees.
Pickens County Animal Shelter Hours in 2026
Adoption hours and animal-intake hours are not the same. This matters if you found a stray or need to surrender an animal: Saturday is specifically listed for adoptions, not routine intake.
| Day | Shelter hours | Animal intake |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday–Friday | 10 AM–5 PM | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM (adoptions only) | Not listed for ordinary intake |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
How to Find Adoptable Dogs and Cats
Seeing a photograph of a friendly dog or a tiny kitten can make you want to leave immediately. Before making the trip, check that the animal is still available and ask whether it is ready to leave with an adopter.
Open the official pet adoption route
Visit Pickens County Animal Shelter and choose View Our Adoptable Pets. The shelter currently links this to its public Facebook adoption updates.
Note the animal’s details
Record the pet’s name, approximate age, breed description and date of the post. An older post may no longer reflect availability.
Call the shelter
Ask 706-253-8983 whether the animal is available, whether there is an adoption hold or pending medical care, and whether you can meet the pet during your planned visit.
Ask about temperament and your household
Discuss children, other pets, apartment rules, activity needs and any known medical concerns. A pet’s long-term fit matters more than a single appealing picture.
Adopting a Pet at the Jasper Shelter
The official shelter publishes fees and the animals’ included care. Its public page does not provide a complete universal adoption-application checklist, so do not assume an appointment, background check, landlord letter or specific identification policy unless staff confirms it.
Prepare before visiting
- Have a suitable carrier for a cat or a secure leash for a dog.
- Bring identification and a payment method; confirm what the shelter accepts.
- Know your housing’s pet rules and your household’s agreement.
- Plan a quiet settling-in area and veterinary follow-up.
Questions worth asking
- Has the pet been spayed or neutered?
- Which vaccines were administered, and when?
- Is the microchip registered, and how do I update contact details?
- Are heartworm tests or preventatives included for this dog?
- What paperwork and veterinary records will I receive?
Pickens County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees
The shelter says dog adoption includes vaccines, rabies vaccination, heartworm testing and prevention, dewormer, flea treatment, a microchip, and spay/neuter care.
The shelter says cat adoption includes vaccines, flea treatment, dewormer, a microchip and spay/neuter care.
Lost or Found a Pet in Pickens County?
A missing pet can turn an ordinary day upside down. The shelter offers online reports that help staff compare lost and found information. Submit accurate descriptions as soon as you can.
When your pet is missing
- Go to the shelter’s official website.
- Choose Form to Report a Missing Pet.
- Submit the pet’s description and last-seen location.
- Call 706-253-8983 with the pet’s photo, tag information and microchip number if known.
- Keep checking local reports and nearby service areas if your pet could have traveled.
When you find a stray
- Check for identification only if the animal can be approached safely.
- Go to the shelter’s official website.
- Select Form to Report a Stray.
- Provide the location where the animal was found and its identifying details.
- Call the shelter for intake instructions before transporting the animal.
Owner Surrender: Appointments and Forms
Giving up a pet is often a difficult decision. If circumstances make keeping an animal impossible, Pickens County Animal Shelter asks owners to schedule an intake appointment so staff can gather medical and behavioral information.
Call to discuss intake availability
Contact 706-253-8983. Do not assume the shelter can accept an unannounced surrender, particularly on Saturday.
Complete the species-specific questionnaire
At the official shelter website, select either Dog Surrender Questionnaire or Cat Surrender Questionnaire.
Print the surrender form
From the same page choose Form to Surrender a Pet. The shelter instructs owners to print and bring this document.
Prepare health and behavior information
Gather veterinary history, medications, feeding needs and details about behavior around other pets or children. Honest information helps staff plan responsible care.
Confirm the consequences before completing surrender
The shelter’s official page says that, once an animal is surrendered, further information about that animal will not be given to the former owner.
Animal Control in Jasper and Pickens County
Pickens County’s Public Safety Department identifies animal care and animal-control services as part of its responsibilities. For routine stray-pet or shelter questions, the published shelter line is the clearest starting point.
Routine questions and reports
Animal Shelter: 706-253-8983
Ask where to report a roaming dog, found animal, welfare concern or other non-emergency issue. Give the exact incident address and describe any immediate safety concerns.
Public-safety routing
Pickens County’s Public Safety Department coordinates several local response services. An emergency is not a routine shelter-intake matter.
For a threat to human life or an immediate emergency, call 911.
Emergency & Important Contacts
| Office | Contact | Correct use |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens County Animal Shelter | 706-253-8983 | Adoption, surrender intake, missing/found-pet and routine shelter questions. |
| Pickens County E-911 | 911 | Immediate emergency requiring police, fire or emergency medical response. |
| E-911 administrative office | 706-253-8911 | County-published E-911 office contact, not a substitute for 911 or a verified after-hours Animal Control line. |
| Pickens County Environmental Health | 706-253-0900 | Non-urgent animal-bite and rabies-exposure reporting questions in Pickens County, GA. |
| Georgia Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 | North Georgia Health District identifies this as an after-hours/urgent advice route when concerned about rabies exposure, alongside seeking medical care. |
Animal Bites and Rabies Reporting in Pickens County
The North Georgia Health District identifies Pickens County Environmental Health as the local public-health resource for rabies-exposure issues. For non-urgent reporting or follow-up, its published contact is 706-253-0900.
What information to prepare
- When and where the incident occurred.
- Animal type, description and whether it can be identified.
- Owner information if known.
- Whether the person or pet was bitten or exposed.
- Any known rabies vaccination information.
Official reporting guidance
Open the North Georgia Health District rabies-exposure guidance and follow its instructions.
For non-urgent questions, contact Pickens County Environmental Health during its published office hours.
Volunteer, Foster and Help Shelter Pets
Not every way to help begins with adoption. The shelter specifically invites people to walk dogs, spend time reading to cats, help with socialization, assist with transport and provide temporary foster care.
Hands-on animal care
Walking, grooming, safe social activities and kitten socialization may be useful volunteer roles depending on training and experience.
Temporary fostering
Ask about current needs for puppies, kittens, adult dogs and cats, and what veterinary follow-up or transport a foster home may need to provide.
Other ways to contribute
The shelter also lists fundraising and transport assistance, including occasional trips toward the Atlanta area.
To begin, use the Volunteer Info Packet on the official shelter website. Confirm current orientation and volunteer requirements with staff.
Veterinary Care Included With Adoption
The adoption fee includes several important veterinary services. This is especially valuable when calculating the real cost of bringing home a pet, but future boosters, examinations and unrelated veterinary treatment may still be your responsibility.
Dog adoption package
Vaccines, rabies, heartworm testing/prevention, deworming, flea treatment, microchip and spay/neuter are listed as included.
Cat adoption package
Vaccines, flea treatment, deworming, microchip and spay/neuter are listed as included.
Before You Visit 3563 Camp Road
Confirm availability
Call before making a long drive from an outlying North Georgia community, especially if you are visiting for one particular animal.
Arrange safe transport
Have the right carrier or secure leash. Never leave an animal unattended in a hot parked vehicle.
Accessibility or visit questions
For parking accommodations, access arrangements or special assistance, ask shelter staff before traveling. Detailed parking facilities were not confirmed from the official page.
Directions to Pickens County Animal Shelter, Jasper GA
Physical address: 3563 Camp Road, Jasper, Georgia 30143.
Additional Shelter and Adoption Guidance
If you are comparing shelters outside Pickens County, this animal shelter finder and adoption guide explains how to choose the agency responsible for your area. You can also review how no-kill shelters differ from public animal shelters before deciding where to adopt, foster or seek intake assistance.
Pickens County Animal Shelter: 10 FAQs
1. Where is Pickens County Animal Shelter in Georgia?
The county shelter is located at 3563 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143.
2. What is the Pickens County Animal Shelter phone number?
Call 706-253-8983 for shelter and adoption information.
3. What are the shelter’s adoption hours?
The shelter is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for adoptions only. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
4. How much does it cost to adopt a dog?
The current official fee is $75 for dogs and puppies.
5. How much does it cost to adopt a cat?
The current official fee is $20 for cats and kittens.
6. What is included in the dog adoption fee?
The shelter lists vaccinations, rabies, heartworm test/prevention, dewormer, flea treatment, microchip and spay/neuter care.
7. Can I surrender a pet without an appointment?
The official shelter requires intake appointments. Owners must complete the appropriate questionnaire and bring the surrender form.
8. How do I report a missing pet?
Use the Form to Report a Missing Pet on pickensanimalshelter.com and contact the shelter with identifying details.
9. Can I bring a stray animal on Saturday?
Saturday is listed as adoptions only. Contact the shelter for correct stray-animal intake instructions instead of assuming Saturday intake is available.
10. Who handles rabies or animal-bite questions in Pickens County?
Pickens County Environmental Health can be contacted at 706-253-0900 for non-urgent rabies-exposure and animal-bite reporting questions. Seek immediate medical help if necessary.
Official Resources
- Pickens County Animal Shelter — adoption, lost/found, surrender and volunteer information
- Pickens County Public Safety — official government department information
- Pickens County Animal Shelter directory — official address and phone
- Pickens County E-911 — official emergency routing
- North Georgia Health District — rabies-exposure guidance
- Pickens County Environmental Health — contact and office hours
Animal Shelter Action Planner: Lost Pet, Found Pet, Adoption, Reclaim & Surrender Helper
Use this free tool to create a practical next-step plan before visiting or contacting an animal shelter, humane society, rescue, or animal control agency. It does not search a live shelter database, but it helps you prepare the right documents, questions, safety steps, and official-source searches.
Build a USA-wide shelter action plan
Select your situation and location. The tool will create a general action plan, search links, call questions, and a copyable checklist.
Lost pet recovery checklist
Check the steps you have completed. This helps you stay organized during the first urgent hours and days.
Found pet safety decision helper
Use this when you find a stray or loose pet and need a safe next step.
Adoption readiness checker
This helps adopters prepare before visiting a shelter or rescue. It is not a guarantee of approval.
Pet reclaim document checklist
If your pet may be at a shelter, prepare proof before visiting. Exact requirements and fees vary by agency.
Owner surrender preparation helper
Surrender rules vary. Many shelters require appointments, proof of residence, behavior/medical information, and may offer alternatives.
Animal control contact decision helper
Choose the situation and get a general USA-wide contact path. Local rules may differ.
Adoption and first-month budget planner
This is a planning guide, not a shelter fee database. Always confirm adoption fees and included services with the shelter.
Your generated shelter plan
Your action plan, search links, call script, checklist, or budget guide will appear here.
Start with the Planner tab
Select your state, city/county/ZIP, pet type, and goal. The tool will create a practical USA-wide shelter action plan.
Privacy note: this tool runs in your browser. It does not send your entries to animal-shelter.org.