Animal Control
The animal control division consists of one animal control officer. He is responsible for picking up stray animals, lost or wounded animals and animal carcasses. He enforces all laws dealing with animals, such as: the leash law and ensuring animal's are vaccinated and properly licensed. Animal control also deals with all calls for unusual or wild animals. These animals can range from snakes to wild hogs to bears.
Animal control also maintains an animal shelter that houses stray or lost animals, until homes can be found for them. The animal control officer processes the paperwork for adoption for these animals.
The animal shelter has a website showing available animals for adoption: www.emporiashelter.petfinder.com. If you're interested in adopting an animal, please call Animal Control Officer Joey Turner at 434-634-2121 or 434-634-3609.
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