Barrow County Animal Control

Adopting A Friend

If you are interested in adopting an animal, please come by and fill out an Adoption Application. 

We require proof of Current Rabies Vaccinations on all animals currently in a potential adopters residence, as well as proof of ownership for your property.  If you do not own and rent your property, then a letter of approval from your landlord is required for an potential applicants.

If you have an questions, feel free to email Senior Officer D.L. Harper at dharper@barrowga.org.

Who We Are

Mission Statement

The mission of the Barrow County Department of Animal Control Services is to promote responsible pet ownership; enforce state and local animal control laws, and to provide a temporary shelter for stray, unwanted and homeless animals.

Our Vision

The Barrow County Animal Control Services strives to be recognized as the adoption center of choice, a resource of animal information, and a professional enforcement unit for animal welfare.

Our Values

• We value the opportunity to provide a humane response to animal related issues and concerns.
• We value the opportunity to provide quality services in a fair, responsible, courteous, and efficient manner.
• We value the opportunity to work in partnership with others to create a safe and compassionate quality of life environment for both the animals and citizens of Barrow County.
• We value the opportunity to work in an environment that fosters humane care to those animals entrusted to us in an atmosphere of trust and respect.

General Information

The Barrow County Department of Animal Control is responsible for the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance. The department:

• responds to stray and nuisance animal complaints from citizens;
• investigates complaints regarding animal cruelty, animal bites and rabies exposure;
• conducts semi-annual rabies Clinics to prevent the spread of the disease in the community;
• educate the public concerning animal care and welfare issues;
• responds to calls for shelter and care assistance of animals during local emergencies.

The Animal Shelter is located at 616 Barrow Park Dr in Winder and may be reached by telephone at 770-307-3012 or fax at 770-867-1660. The Department consists of seven full time employees including a Director, Supervisor and five animal control officers.

Come Visit Us

The Shelter is Open to the Public on:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm

The Shelter is Closed on:

Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holdays.