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

Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 10-24-24

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SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed The following items were on the agenda: Public Hearings on: -Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code -Ordinance O-02-24 to Amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code -Ordinance O-03-24 to Amend the Animal Code New Business: -Ordinance O-01-24 to Amend the Land Use Code -Resolution R-034-24 … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio from 10-24-24

Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

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A mugshot for a 57-year old woman and 72-year old man.

Updated at 8:45 a.m. on September 14 to reflect new numbers and information. A Walker County couple faces charges of animal cruelty after the discovery of nearly 200 dogs, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their property, many living in unsanitary conditions and without shelter. 57-year old Patty Bryant and her husband, 72-year old Jerry Bryant, … Continue reading Animal Welfare Check Leads to Two Arrests at Home with Nearly 200 Animals

Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

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LaFayette, GA (August 15, 2023) – A second person has been arrested and charged in connection with an animal hoarding case that has now resulted in 101 cats and 3 dogs being removed from a property in south Walker County. 76-year old Dee Darren Decker faces one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals in connection … Continue reading Second Person Arrested in Animal Hoarding Case in Walker County

Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned for April 23 and May 21

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An animal getting a rabies vaccine

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and Cornerstone Veterinarian Services have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics again this year.  Protect your family from a deadly disease by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated.  The cost is just $15, cash only.  Vets will provide … Continue reading Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned for April 23 and May 21

Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Petco Love to “Give Pets Their Best Shot” on April 9

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Flyer of free pet vaccines

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to give pets their best shot for a healthy life by hosting a free pet vaccine event on April 9th. In order to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations, Petco Love will provide free … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Partners with Petco Love to “Give Pets Their Best Shot” on April 9

My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

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People and animals at the AG center

Rock Spring, GA - My Kids Have Paws will return to Walker County in October to host three spay/neuter + walk-in vaccine clinics.  The Dalton-based clinic offers many common preventative shots at a low cost to the public. The My Kids Have Paws mobile clinic will set up shop at the Walker County Ag Center on Tuesday … Continue reading My Kids Have Paws offers low cost spay/neuter and vaccine services for Walker County residents

Walker County Animal Shelter Resumes Intake By Appointment Only

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A flyer for the Walker County Animal Shelter "Intake by appointment only"

We’re asking residents to call and schedule an appointment, so we can balance the load and keep our staff from being overwhelmed,” said Commissioner Shannon Whitfield.  “The Walker County Animal Shelter was not designed to hold an infinite number of dogs and cats.  We need to manage intake with capacity, so that the shelter doesn’t become overcrowded again.”

Earth Day Adoption Event at Walker County Animal Shelter

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A dog from the animal shelter

Chickamauga, GA - "Reduce, Rehome, Relove."  That's the mantra this Earth Day at the Walker County Animal Shelter. The Shelter staff will host a special Earth Day Adoption event on Saturday, April 20th.  Reduced adoption rates will be available for dogs ($45) and cats ($20) during the event and includes spay/neuter, rabies and core vaccination.  … Continue reading Earth Day Adoption Event at Walker County Animal Shelter

Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned in May

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An animal getting a rabies vaccine

LaFayette, GA - Walker County Extension and your local veterinarian have teamed up to provide low cost rabies clinics again this year.  Protect your family from a deadly disease by bringing your dog and/or cat to one of the locations listed below to be vaccinated.  The cost is just $15, cash only.  Vets will provide … Continue reading Walker County Rabies Clinics Planned in May