How to Find Animal Control Shelters
State run animal control shelters are located in just about every city and town in the United States. Most are run by taxpayer money and donations. Animal shelters that are privately run are dependent totally on donations and volunteers from the community in which they serve. Finding the type of animal shelter you want that has room can be somewhat challenging.
- Check
the Internet since it often offers a wealth of information. Check
out Animal
Shelter.org to find a shelter nearest you. Keep in mind that
many animal shelters that are no-kill will not come to you and pick
up the animal, you will need to transport it to the shelter.
State-run animal control will come out to pick up a stray or vicious
animal, but they also euthanize, so keep that in mind when looking
for a shelter. - Use
the search feature on the Internet and search for “Animal control
Your Zip Code." Alternatively, you can search for “No-kill
animal shelters Your Zip Code," which will provide you with lists
of different of state-run shelters and privately run shelters in
your city. Make the call and explain your situation and why you need
their help. - Look
in the phone book. If you have no access to the Internet, the yellow
pages will certainly help you find a shelter in your area. If you
need an animal control that the city runs, you might try looking in
the state section of your phone book. Moreover, many cities place
animal control numbers on the first page of the phone book under
“Important numbers."