Virus Found in Surrendered Puppies Prompts Closure of Walker County Animal Shelter

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Chickamauga, GA (May 21, 2026) – The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for a minimum of 30-days following a positive test for canine distemper virus (CDV) from a litter of surrendered puppies. All eight puppies in the litter succumbed to the virus. CDV is an extremely contagious airborne virus. Due to the shelter's … Continue reading Virus Found in Surrendered Puppies Prompts Closure of Walker County Animal Shelter

Walker County Receives 2026 County Excellence Award for Innovation in Local Government

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LaFayette, GA (April 29, 2026) – Walker County received a 2026 Georgia County Excellence Award from ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, for innovation in county government. Walker County received the acknowledgement for its spay/neuter voucher initiative. “The Georgia County Excellence Awards is an annual program that recognizes innovative spirit and ingenuity of Georgia’s counties and their … Continue reading Walker County Receives 2026 County Excellence Award for Innovation in Local Government

Two Charged with Animal Cruelty in Dog Death Investigation

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Rossville, GA (April 22, 2026) - The observation of a Georgia Department of Family and Children’s Services case manager leads to the arrest of a Rossville couple on several animal related charges. 33-year old Andrew James Groncki and 23-year old Megan Gibson stand accused of cruelty to animals, improper disposal of a dead animal and … Continue reading Two Charged with Animal Cruelty in Dog Death Investigation

Walker County Animal Control Requests Assistance After Finding Note Left with Dog

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Animal Control Requesting Assistance from the PublicOur animal control team is asking for the community’s help in identifying the owner of this dog. This little dog was picked up by animal control after being found abandoned inside of a pet carrier near the intersection of Schmidt Road and W. Cloud Springs Road in Rossville on … Continue reading Walker County Animal Control Requests Assistance After Finding Note Left with Dog

Walker County Animal Control Has A New Number

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An infographic explaining that Walker Count Animal Control has a new phone number, which is 706-924-0053.

Walker County Animal Control has a new number. Animal Control responds to reports of stray animals, bite cases, aggressive animals, etc. and is different than the Animal Shelter, where animals are housed and cared for until reclaimed by their owners, adopted or rescued. Animal Control dispatch can now be contacted directly at 706-924-0053 Monday through Friday between the … Continue reading Walker County Animal Control Has A New Number

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope

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Chickamauga, GA (November 28, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, to bring holiday hope to homeless pets. Walker County’s shelter is one of 300 locations across the country participating in the Empty the Shelters® – Holiday … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Bring Holiday Hope

Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday

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Chickamauga, GA (August 7, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will waive adoption fees this Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, in an effort to place more animals into loving homes. The move is part of the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and fostering of … Continue reading Fees Waived for Adoptions at the Walker County Animal Shelter this Friday & Saturday

Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event

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Chickamauga, GA (July 7, 2025) - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will join nearly 300 shelters across the country to offer reduced adoption fees during the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters® event. WCAS will waive adoption fees for cats and dogs over four months of age from July 7 through July 19. The … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Sets Goal of 100 Adoptions During Empty the Shelter Event

Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Live & Deceased Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions

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Updated July 8, 2025 - The Jackson's were stopped by the Morven Police Department, about 18-miles from the Florida line, on July 1st and arrested on the outstanding warrants. They were transported back to Walker County on July 2nd, where they were booked on the charges relating to this case. Rossville, GA (June 30, 2025) … Continue reading Two People Charged with Animal Cruelty After Live & Deceased Dogs Found in Deplorable Conditions