Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center
Click here for the ADOPTABLE PETS; These pets are currently available for placement. Please read each 'biography' about the pet as it may answer questions you may have before contacting us.
Previously adopted pets are no longer pictured due to the confusion it has caused with viewers of our pages. We apologize for any inconvenience. .Our Featured Pets..
This Fall's enrolees for the NEW LEASH ON LIFE program are a female Australian Shepherd X Border Collie and a female Labrador Retriever. TRIXIE is about 45lbs, with the natural tail of the Border Collie and has the 'eye' and drive typical of both breeds. MEMPHIS at about 70lbs pounds is what we call an 'English' Lab, big head, fat feet and otter tail. She is old enough to have outgrown some of the 'stupid puppy tricks' that very young labs seem to have a propensity for. Both dogs would do well with active, outgoing families with children old enough to participate with their new family member Check their 'biographies' again in about a month - 6 weeks as they will be updated as they progress in the program. Dogs, like children are a 'work in progress - but for their entire lives! First Grade comes and you send your child off to school. After the first 8 weeks they don't come home a brain surgeon, or at the end of 8 years, or at the end of 18 years! but... the ITP Trainers have given these dogs a good foundation of the basics, with limits and boundaries for you to build on, and to grow with the dog, just like you do with your child. It's in your hands now, and TOP DOG ACADEMY will work with you if you need a 'refresher' course. for more information on the NLOL program click here: http://www.doc.state.nc.us/DOP/Program/leash.htm These are young, enthusiastic, energetic and exhuberant dogs; and while they are receiving excellent training there is not the opportunity to expose them to small children, cats or other small animals. We therefore suggest families with children 10 years of age or older. Check them out on Our Adoptable Pet List above. Adoption of the NLOL Dogs is handled through 'PALS for PAWS' at : http://www.palsforpaws.org. or by e-mailing us at animalcontrol@cravencountync.gov Graduation will be December 2 for these dogs.News
A NEW LEASH ON LIFE
Who We Are
We are a division of Craven County Environmental Health Department, and serve as Rabies Control for Craven County and the Animal Shelter for most of Craven and Pamlico Counties stray or unwanted animals.
There are also several non-profit / volunteer rescue organizations in Craven, Pamlico, and other neighboring Counties. These groups have foster home programs for dogs, cats and sometimes other pets as well. Most can be found here on PETFINDERS or call us for additional information.
Because we see so many unwanted animals, we urge that you consider all aspects of pet ownership. Dogs and cats are an ongoing financial expense, as well as being time consuming. They need regular Veterinary checkups, they need training (Craven County Recreation Department offers several Dog obedience classes each year), they need responsible ownership, and last, but not least, they need love.
The acquisition of a pet should be a family decision; it is not a short term or temporary commitment to take an animal into your home. We strive to assist you in your choice of a dog or puppy, a cat or a kitten by asking questions regarding your lifestyle and your expectations of the pet.
By asking questions we are not being intrusive, we want to help you make the right decision, for you and for the pet. We hope that you will allow us to help you make that decision.
Our staff usually knows some of the personality traits of the animals in our care as the majority of the pets are actually surrendered by their original owners. Reasons range from moving, to children’s allergy, to just not having the time it takes to provide the companionship and care an animal requires.
We are ‘Rescue Friendly’ and will be glad to discuss our ‘rescue’ policies with a representative from your group. If you are a 501c3 group you will need to provide us with a copy of your EIN letter.
You may also check our web page on the County Government website at http://www.co.craven.nc.us/depts/hth/aco/acomain.htm
Adopting a friend
Adoption fees include the pre-paid Veterinary fees for spaying or neutering and a rabies vaccination. Dogs/puppies are $95.00 and cats/kittens are $70.00.
We also offer a Senior Citizens discount for those of you that are 65 or older.
Craven County Ordinance requires Spaying or Neutering and vaccination of all adopted pets.
Fees are in CASH only, we do not accept Checks, Credit or Debit cards.
There is a ‘playroom’ with dog toys and kitty furniture for you to enjoy meeting with your new friend. We ask that you be here at least 30 minutes before closing in order to become acquainted, and for us to do the Adoption Contract.
We also gladly accept donations. Donation monies are used to purchase Heartworm test kits, tick and flea preventives, Feline Combo test kits and other health care products, in addition to toys and fleece bedding.
Come Visit Us!
The Shelter is located at 1639 Old Airport Rd. in the James City / Grantham area East of New Bern. From Hwy 70E, heading towards Havelock/Morehead City, turn to the right at Riverside Chrysler-Dodge just past the big sign for ‘COASTAL CAROLINA AIRPORT’. It is the second traffic light past the bridge. Go past the main entrance to the Airport. Take the next street to the left, ‘Old Airport Road’. You will be coming up behind the shelter, the brick building on the right.
From Havelock, just past the sign for COASTAL CAROLINA AIRPORT, turn left at Riverside Chrysler-Dodge and follow the above directions.
We are open 8:30a.m. to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays. We are closed to the public on Sundays and County observed Holidays.
Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center
1639 Old Airport Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
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Email: animalcontrol@cravencountync.gov
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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