Animal Control
The Athens Animal Control function is a division
of Public Works. The Animal Control Officer picks up stray
animals and transports them to the Animal
Shelter to be reclaimed or adopted. He also enforces the
City Ordinances on animal control. Some of those ordinances
are listed below:
- Three dog limit per household
- All animals must be confined to the owners premises
- All animals must have food, water, and shelter
The Animal Control Officer also removes stray
animals and animal carcuses from the streets of Athens. If
you call in advance, he will also set traps for unwelcome
critters that may wonder onto ones property.
* New procedures concerning the housing of stray
animals found in McMinn County at the Athens Animal Shelter
- Click Here
to view an informational Flyer
Beginning March 1, 2007, a limited number of
free animal spay/neuter contracts became available at the
Athens Animal Shelter. These contracts are funded by a grant
from PetSmart Charities, Inc. For more information, please
click Here.
If you have an animal disturbance or would like
a copy of the City of Athens Animal Ordinances, please contact
Public Works at (423) 744-2745 or email publicworks@cityofathenstn.com.
If you send an email or you receive an answer
machine, please give your name, address, and phone
number.
