About the City Animal Shelter Welcome to the City of Rocky Mount Animal Shelter. The Animal Control Unit was formed to maintain stray, diseased, nuisance and at large animals within the corporate limits of Rocky Mount. Such animals are a nuisance to society and pose threats to the health of the community and to the safety of persons and property alike. Animal Control Officers have the responsibility to abate and control these nuisances through enforcement of city ordinances and North Carolina state statutes. The Animal Control Unit consists of three Animal Control Officers, one Supervisor, and is under direct supervision of the Rocky Mount Police Department.
Location and Hours
The Rocky Mount Animal Shelter is located at 1101 North Church Street between the Tar River Bridge and the Highway 64 Bypass. Hours of operation are from 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday. An Animal Control Officer is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may contact the Animal Shelter directly during regular business hours (252) 972-1390, or contact the Rocky Mount Police Department for after hour emergencies (252) 972-1411.
Education
Animal Control educates, provides leadership, and offers advice for the citizens of Rocky Mount. This education is offered through lectures, videos, and demonstrations to school children, community groups, and clubs. The Animal Control Unit also educates through the Rocky Mount Police Department's Citizens Police Academy where city ordinances and Animal Control procedures are discussed and taught. Tours of the Animal Shelter are also available by calling the Animal Shelter for an appointment.
Animal Adoption and Photo Gallery Read our Animal Adoption Guidelines and see pictures of animals that are or have been at the Animal Shelter. You can also read our Adoption Guidelines, and download an Adoption Application. Due to the volume of animals we receive the availability of each animal is subject to change. Click HERE to open the Gallery.
Animal Control Services
The Animal Control Unit offers a variety of services for the community. Some of these services include retrieving stray animals that destroy public and private property, animals that run at large, or pose health or traffic hazards, or animals that may pose a threat to themselves or others. The Animal Control Unit also offers the following:
The setting of traps upon request for a variety of domestic and wild animals as long as traps remain available.
Enforcement to ensure compliance of rabies shots for dogs and cats.
Investigate complaints of Animal Cruelty and Dog Bites.
Provide protection for animal owners as well as non-animal owners through the enforcement of state statutes and local city ordinances.
Ensuring humane treatment for all animals.
Euthanasia of animals that are injured or that comply with state guidelines.
Shelter Programs
January:
February: Spay Day USA February 28, 2007.
March:
April: Tag Day USA April 2, 2007. To inform the community of the importance of identifying their pets. April 9-15, 2007 is National Animal Control Appreciation Week.
May: May 21-27, 2007 National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
June: Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
July:
August: August 19, 2007 National Homeless Animals Day
September:
October: Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
November: November 5-11, 2007 National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
December:
Look for announcements by radio, paper, or TV for more details, or call the Animal Shelter at 252-972-1390.
Important Documents and Information
We are pleased to provide these important and informative documents for you to download. All documents are in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Reader installed on your computer, click the button below to download it.
Animal Complaints Online
To file an animal complaint or to request a trap you may fill out the below form or contact the Animal Control Unit directly (252) 972-1390. For after hour animal complaints that are non-emergency, leave a message. For after hour emergencies or for immediate assistance, contact the Rocky Mount Police Department (252) 972-1411.
About the City Animal Shelter
Read our Animal Adoption Guidelines and see pictures of animals that are or have been at the Animal Shelter. You can also read our Adoption Guidelines, and download an Adoption Application. Due to the volume of animals we receive the availability of each animal is subject to change. 