Animal Control

Mission

The mission of the Oconee County Animal Control Department is to assist, protect and educate the public on animal care, welfare issues, and to enforce the Oconee County Animal Control Ordinances

Responsibilities

Enforce Oconee County Animal Control Ordinances and issue citations accordingly; pick up stray and abandoned animals; promote animal adoption programs in the community and on the internet; work closely with rescue and other agencies; trap stray dogs and cats; investigate reports of animal cruelty and neglect; visit schools and teach responsible pet ownership; bite prevention and recognition of Rabies and animal behavior; rescue sick and injured animals; assist the Rabies Control Officer; trap wildlife and snakes inside the living area of the home.

Contact

Catlyn A. Vickers, Director
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Susan Jones, Administrative Assistant
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Crystal Berisko, Adoption Rescue Coordinator
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Kathryn Sullivan, Road Officer
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Stephen Eades, Road Officer
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Nancy Bennett, Road Officer
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1171 Branch Road
Bishop, Georgia 30621

Phone: 706-769-3956
Fax: 706-769-2933

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
In order to efficiently serve the public, all paperwork should be turned in by 4:30 p.m.

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Emergency calls will be answered 7 days a week

FAQs

1) What do the adoption fees include?

FAQs

1) What do the adoption fees include?

The fee for dogs or cats is $100. The price includes sterilization, Rabies and distemper vaccinations, micro-chipping, wormer, and a light veterinary exam. All animals are sterilized prior to release for adoption and will be picked up from the veterinarian's office unless prior arrangements are made with the shelter.

Oconee County Animal Control does not guarantee the health or behavior of an adopted animal. If problems are evident, the shelter will disclose the information to the adopter.

Oconee County Animal Control now accepts cash, check MASTERCARD, VISA AND DISCOVER cards. A convenience fee of 3% is added when using cards.