Animal Control
Joe Moss
Animal Control Officer
Mike Clem
Assistant Animal Control Officer
(256) 233-6476
After 3:30PM call (256) 232-0111
Emergency: Sheriff (256) 232-0111
100 Cherry Street
Athens, AL 35611
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM
Animal Shelter “Dog Pound”
1701 US Highway 72 E
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 771- 7889
The Animal Control department receives calls for assistance from the general public, various agencies and county departments. All calls are responded to, and appropriate follow-up action is taken as required. Animal Control duties also include maintenance on animal cages, keeping cages in an acceptable state of cleanliness, maintaining reports of calls and equipment on loan.
On November 1, 2003, Limestone County Commission contracted with Dr. Robert E. Pitman to provide all services necessary in order to receive, house, and dispose of animals delivered to him by the Animal Control. All housing and disposal of animals are within the requirements of the laws and regulations of the State of Alabama.