Animal Services: frequently asked questions

Answers about licences and rabies tags, strays and loose pets, feral cats, adoptions, donations, and deceased animals in Bryan County.

Do I need a licence or rabies tag?

Yes. Dogs and cats in Bryan County must have a current rabies vaccination and tag. Call Animal Services at 912-851-3817 for the licence requirements.

Who do I call if my pet has gotten loose?

Call Animal Services at 912-851-3817. After hours and on weekends, animal emergencies — an aggressive or injured animal — go through the Sheriff's Office dispatch.

What do I do about feral cats or other animals on my property?

Animal Services will provide traps. Animal Services does not run a trap-and-release program for feral cats.

How do I adopt an animal?

Adoptions are handled at the Animal Services shelter; see the Animal Services page for hours and the address.

Does Animal Services accept donations?

Yes — food, towels, litter, and similar supplies are gladly accepted. Drop them at either the Pembroke or the Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning office; for a large donation, call ahead to arrange the drop-off.

Will Animal Services pick up a deceased animal?

No. If the animal is in a public right of way, contact Public Works at 912-653-4511. On private property, the owner is responsible.

Who do I call about wild animals — alligators, rabid raccoons?

Wildlife is handled by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources rather than Animal Services; call Animal Services at 912-851-3817 and they will point you to the right office.