Animal Control facilities fall under the animal shelter definition of the Animal Protection Act. Specifically, "Animal Shelter" means any facility operated by or under contract for the state, county, municipal corporation, or any other political subdivision of the state for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals.... Rule 40-13-13-.01(5)
Animal Shelters are responsible for complying with the provisions of the Sterilization Act, O.C.G.A. 4-14-1.
Links Below available for your convenience.
Animal Protection Act 4-11-1 For PDF Version Click PDF
Animal Protection Rules 40-13-13 PDF
License Holder Priority Information Document PDF
Animal Control Information Sheet PDF
Animal Control Record Keeping Form (Now Fillable in word) PDF
Foster Home/Animal Shelter Agent Agreement PDF
Foster Home/Animal Shelter Agent Inspection Report PDF
Foster Home/Animal Shelter Agent Pet Inventory Form (Now Fillable in word) PDF
Reportable Disease List
Reportable Disease In GA Information Sheet PDF
Sterilization Act PDF
Veterinary Information PDF