File an Animal Control Request

09/30/24: Due to Hurricane Helene, Animal Service personnel are not able to pick up healthy stray animals at this time. 

You may file an animal control request or complain by contacts the Animal Services Division at 828-252-1110.

Animal Service Unit Responsibilities

The City of Asheville’s Animal Services Unit is responsible for the enforcement of animal control ordinances within the Asheville City limits.


Contact Information

City of Asheville’s Animal Services Division
828-252-1110
On-call for emergencies 24/7

Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

For animals outside the city limits please contact:
Buncombe County Animal Services
828-250-6670