Walker County Animal Shelter to Participate in Empty the Shelters Event May 1-15

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Front of the Animal Shelter building

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) will join nearly 400 shelters across the country to offer reduced adoption fees during the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters® event. This will be the first time WCAS has participated in the nationwide campaign to help pets find loving homes. WCAS will waive adoption fees … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter to Participate in Empty the Shelters Event May 1-15

Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

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A white van with an animal control logo, a black sheriffs deputy vehicle and a brown prison transport van sit in a driveway.

LaFayette, GA (April 30, 2025) – Five people stand accused of animal cruelty following a surreal house hunting trip in Walker County. 78-year old James Delbert Fields, Jr., 65-year old Miriam Fields, 42-year old Mario Lopez , 40-year old Melodie Lopez and 20-year old Britni Fields have been charged with 13-counts of cruelty to animals … Continue reading Five People Charged with Animal Cruelty in Walker County

Walker County Launches Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to Combat Crisis of Unwanted Animals

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A white and orange cat lays on its back while two animal care workers prepare to spay it.

LaFayette, GA (April 15, 2025) Walker County will make vouchers available to residents beginning today for free spay/neuter services for their companion animals. The vouchers will be accepted at participating veterinarian offices in Walker County and will also cover the cost of microchipping and rabies vaccination. “The shelter will have 40 vouchers available to give … Continue reading Walker County Launches Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to Combat Crisis of Unwanted Animals

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with PetCo Love to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases

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A small white dog receives a vaccination

Chickamauga, GA (March 06, 2025) – The Walker County Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations to family pets to combat contagious and deadly diseases. The no-cost vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's national vaccination initiative, Vaccinated and Loved, which provides an additional one million free pet vaccines to animal welfare partners, like the Walker … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with PetCo Love to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases

Animal Shelter Begins Accepting Volunteers

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A black cat and a brown dog lay around wondering why no one is playing with them.

We are now accepting volunteers at the Walker County Animal Shelter! We're looking for people with a passion for animals and are willing to help our staff make a positive impact in the lives of homeless pets. We need volunteers to help answer the phone, transport animals to rescue, walk dogs, entertain cats, fundraise or … Continue reading Animal Shelter Begins Accepting Volunteers

New Walker County Animal Shelter Director Ready to Help Animals and the Community

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Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce Melissa Smith as the county’s new animal shelter director. “Smith has an extensive background devoted to improving the lives of animals,” said Teems. “She brings a lot of energy and ideas, and I’m excited to support her vision to enhance animal … Continue reading New Walker County Animal Shelter Director Ready to Help Animals and the Community

Board to Consider Several Ordinance Revisions

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Board of Commissioners meeting

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider several revisions to the County Code of Ordinances before the end of the year. Many of the proposed changes have been in the works for several months. The amendments to be considered address a number of concerns, across three codes: Alcohol, Animals and Land Development. Chapter 4 … Continue reading Board to Consider Several Ordinance Revisions

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio for July 25, 2024

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The following occurred at this meeting: -Intergovernmental agreement with Rossville concerning recreational services -Planning & Zoning -Resolution to appoint a member to the Bridge Health Board -Purchase orders for a metal jail pod building and painting/hvac at the Ag Center SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)

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Breathing some new life into the old county courthouse. On this episode of WALKER This Week, we take a look at a renovation project that's set to get underway soon in downtown LaFayette. Walker County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day and we'll be on hiatus too … Continue reading WALKER This Week – Episode 18 (May 24, 2024)