Animal Control

The City of Calhoun Animal Control Department enforces the City’s animal control ordinances, responds to citizen complaints, removes dead animals from the City streets, picks up stray dogs and cats, assists the County with their animal control needs when requested, enforces state laws regarding animal control issues, and assists the Calhoun Police Department with any animal control issues they might have. Calhoun Animal Control operates a 17 dog kennel and 9 cat kennel animal shelter and also manages a Facebook page to assist in our adoption program.

Animal Control Monthly Reports | Please note, due to recent comments received pertaining to the monthly animal control reports, the reports for April 2025 and moving forward will be slightly different to help prevent misinterpretation of the data.  The City of Calhoun Animal Control Department is committed to providing accurate and transparent data to the public.

Contact Info:
Clyde Burchett / Animal Control Director
202 Kirby Rd
Calhoun, GA 30701
Office #:(706) 629-6746
City of Calhoun Animal Control on Facebook

Office and Shelter Hours:
Monday-Thursday : 8am-6pm
Friday : 8am-4pm

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