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Animal Services
Mission Statement
Lincoln County Animal Services is committed to saving the lives of as many animals as possible, while having a lasting positive effect on the people and animals in our community. Our goal is to maintain a live release rate of 90% and above for all the animals that come into our care. We are responsible for all Animal Sheltering and Animal Control activities in Lincoln County.
Animal Services currently offers the following:
- An Adoption Program
- Special Adoption Events
- Medical and Behavioral Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs
- Pet Retention and Rehoming Services
- Foster Care Program
- Volunteer Program
- Rescue Partnerships
- Proactive Animal Control Services
- Public Education and Outreach
- Lost and Found Animal Services
Our success is directly related to the commitment and involvement of every individual and organization involved with animals in our community!
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Jana Aviles
Director
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Animal Services
Physical Address
650 John Howell Memorial Dr.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: (704) 736-4125 or (704) 736-4126Fax: (704) 736-4127
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (10 am to 5 pm)
Tuesday/Thursday (11 am to 7 pm)
Saturday (Noon to 5 pm)
OWNER SURRENDERS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
(Please call us to arrange an appointment prior to showing up to surrender and animal)
Closed Sundays and Holidays
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