Located at:                                                     

2171 Mack Road

Douglasville, GA 30135

Shelter phone:            (770) 942-5961

Animal Control:           (770) 942-5961

Email:  animalshelter@co.douglas.ga.us

The Douglas County Animal Services Mission is to promote responsible pet ownership, prevent the spread of animal borne diseases and protect the public by seizing public nuisance animals roaming throughout the County. To provide a temporary shelter for stray, unwanted or homeless animals, to maintain a vigorous adoption program to include health screening, vaccinations and mandatory spay or neutering of same. All activities shall be in compliance with state, federal and local laws and regulations and performed by a humane and professional staff.

Shelter / Adoption Center hours

We are also closed on major holidays.

We are closed until further notice due to COVID 19. Please call and leave a message under option 1 for the Animal Shelter press option 2 for Animal Control.

Field Services hours

We are also closed on major holidays.

In case of emergency, please call 770-942-5961 and press 2 to be connected to an Animal Control Officer.

You may also call 911.

While your lost pet can’t call home an Animal Control Officer can make the call for them.  Animals found running at large that are wearing their rabies license tag, owner information tag or micro chipped will be given a Free Ride Home if picked up by an Animal Control Officer and the owner can be reached. If the owner cannot be reached, the animal will be brought to the shelter and placed on hold for the owner. The reclaim fees will be charged at the normal rate. Click on the View Lost Found Pets tab above to look for your lost pet. You may also file a report for your lost pet by clicking on My Account tab located above. A report can also be completed in person at the Animal Shelter.