Animal Control
Opt to Adopt!
There are so many wonderful cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes; when you opt to adopt, you’re saving a life.
Our adoption fee includes: DHPP vaccination, microchip, and spay/neuter appointment.
Cat Adoption no spay/neuter: $5.00 (Spray/neuter within 30 days of contract)
Dog Adoption no spay/neuter: $25.00 (Spray/neuter within 30 days of contract)
Impound Fee (Per Day): $10.00
Impoundment Pickup Fee: $25.00
Delivery Fee: $40.00 (Pet transportation to owner within County)
Owner Surrender: $60.00 (Owner surrendering the animal is required to bring all veterinary paperwork at the time of drop off)
Owner Surrender/Euthanasia: $60.00 + euthanasia fee
In animal control care or custody, if an animal must be seen by our veterinarian all costs must be paid by the owner of the animal before it will be released back to them.
Violations
Effective September 1, 2024 the County Ordinance Fines will be changing. The fines will be a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $1,000 plus surcharges. Please see document listed below of our main fines and the applicable surcharges.
Livestock on Public Ways:
1st Offence: $100.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $200.00 + surcharges
3rd Offence: $300.00 + surcharges
Removal of Deal Animals: $250.00 + surcharges
Unsanitary Conditions: $250.00 + surcharges
Nuisance Barking:
1st Offence: $100.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $200.00 + surcharges
3rd Offence: $400.00 + surcharges
Tethering:
1st Offence: $100.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $200.00 + surcharges
3rd Offence: $400.00 + surcharges
Animals Running at Large:
1st Offence: $100.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $200.00 + surcharges
3rd Offence: $400.00 + surcharges
Impounding and other fees in connection with animal shelter:
Pick-up: $25.00
$10.00/day
Certain animals prohibited from entering county recreational land or facilities:
1st Offence: $100.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $200.00 + surcharges
3rd Offence: $400.00 + surcharges
Cruelty to animals and fowl:
1st Offence: $500.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $1,000.00 + surcharges and 30 days imprisonment
Poisoning Animals:
1st Offence: $500.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $1,000.00 + surcharges and 30 days imprisonment
Vaccination of animals (Rabies):
1st Offence: $100.00 + surcharges
2nd Offence: $200.00 + surcharges
3rd Offence: $400.00 + surcharges
Quarantine of animals:
Pick-up: $25.00
$10.00/day
Person bitten by an animal: $500.00 + surcharges
Vicious Dogs: $400.00 + surcharges
Euthanasia:
Under 25lbs $60.00
25-50lbs $70.00
50-99lbs $75.00
Animal/Animal Attach: $250.00 + surcharge
Registration of Classified Dogs: $25.00
Failure to Wear/Obtain License or Rabies Tag: $30.00
Interference with Animal Control Officer: $60.00
Unauthorized Removal of Animal from LCAC: $100.00 + surcharge
Violations of Long County Ordinance: not to exceed $500.00 + surcharges
Criminal cases such as dog fighting and aggravated cruelty violates Title 16 of Georgia State Law and are felony offenses punishable with up to 5 years in jail and a $15,000.00 fine
Crime Reporting Reward: $5,000.00
The Humane Society of the United States offers a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dog fighting or cockfighting.
Hotline: (877) TIP-HSUS
Joy Petoff, Secretary
Phone: (912) 545-2287
Jessica Hood
Elijah Rodriguez