Animal Control
Mission Statement
The mission of the Barrow County Department of Animal Control Services is to promote responsible pet ownership; enforce state and local animal control laws, and to provide a temporary shelter for stray, unwanted and homeless animals.
Our Vision
The Barrow County Animal Control Services strives to be recognized as the adoption center of choice, a resource of animal information, and a professional enforcement unit for animal welfare.
Our Values
- We value the opportunity to provide a humane response to animal related issues and concerns.
- We value the opportunity to provide quality services in a fair, responsible, courteous, and efficient manner.
- We value the opportunity to work in partnership with others to create a safe and compassionate quality of life environment for both the animals and citizens of Barrow County.
- We value the opportunity to work in an environment that fosters humane care to those animals entrusted to us in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
General Information
The Barrow County Department of Animal Control is responsible for the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance. The department:
- responds to stray and nuisance animal complaints from citizens;
- investigates complaints regarding animal cruelty, animal bites and rabies exposure;
- conducts semi-annual rabies Clinics to prevent the spread of the disease in the community;
- educate the public concerning animal care and welfare issues;
- responds to calls for shelter and care assistance of animals during local emergencies.
The Animal Shelter is located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder and may be reached by telephone at 770-307-3012 or fax at 770-867-1660. The Department consists of eight (8) full time employees including a Director, Assistant Director and six (6) animal control officers.
