Animal Services Unit
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About Animal Services
The mission of New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit is to protect the public from the threat of rabies virus exposure and to ensure proper animal care, through prevention, public perception, and education.
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Adoption
The Animal Services Unit desires to provide the best possible homes for our available animals.
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Animal Complaints
The complaints should be handled in order of priority dependent upon public safety concerns and animal cruelty issues.
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Dangerous Dog
Dogs that are found to be in violation of any of the panel’s decisions or ordinances may be confiscated by ASU staff and their owner cited.
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Fees
Learn about the fees for pet adoptions and shelters.
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Pet Registration
Dogs, cats, and ferrets are required to have a current rabies vaccination starting at four months of age, which must be maintained for the duration of the pet’s life.
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Rabies
All animal bites to a human must be reported to Animal Services Unit.