Reclaims
Reclaiming Your Impounded Pet
Each day, Athens-Clarke County Animal Services responds to a number of calls regarding dogs and cats. To ensure the safety of the public and of these animals, we sometimes impound these pets and hold them at our facility. If your pet is lost, please call Animal Services at 706-613-3540 or come by the facility. If your pet is not here, we can take a lost pet report so we can contact you if we get further information.
Fees
Please see below for common costs associated with reclaiming an animal. There may also be additional fees for violations of the Athens-Clarke County Animal Services Ordinances.
| Dogs and Cats, Spayed or Neutered | Cost |
|---|---|
| First Impound | $25 |
| Second Impound | $30 |
| Third Impound or more | $35 |
| Boarding | $5 per day |
| Rabies purchase order (if dog or cat is without current rabies vaccination) | $7 |
Any required veterinary services and inoculations |
Varies |
| All impounded dogs and cats that do not have a microchip are microchipped at no charge. |
| Dogs and Cats, Non-spayed or Non-neutered | Cost |
|---|---|
| First Impound | $50 |
| Second Impound | $75 |
| Third Impound or more | $100 |
| Boarding | $5 per day |
| Rabies purchase order (if dog or cat is without current rabies vaccination) | $7 |
| Any required veterinary services and inoculations | Varies |
| NOTE: Any dog or cat that is not already spayed or neutered is required to be altered upon the second impound at the owner's expense. All impounded dogs and cats that do not have a microchip are microchipped at no charge. |