To Abuse this Responsibility is a SERIOUS CRIME.

Every day, animals who live in Clinch County fall victim to senseless acts of abuse. With the help of our community, we can dramatically decrease the number of stray animals and prevent a high percentage of animal abuse and neglect.

If you are witness to any acts of animal cruelty please contact our local law enforcement agencies:

Clinch County Sheriff: 487-5315

Homerville Police: 487-5305

You can find Georgia Laws regarding Animal Rights, Here.

Additional Information can be found on the Georgia Department of Agriculture web site.

Learn to recognize animal cruelty. Here are some signs and symptoms:
(courtesy ASPCA)

-- Tick or flea infestations. Such a condition, if left untreated by a veterinarian, can lead to an animal's death.
-- Wounds on the body.
-- Patches of missing hair.
-- Extremely thin, starving animals.
-- Limping.
-- An owner striking or otherwise physically abusing an animal.
-- Dogs who are repeatedly left alone without food and water, often chained up in a yard.
-- Dogs who have been hit by cars--or are showing any of the signs listed above--and have not been taken to a veterinarian.
-- Dogs who are kept outside without shelter in extreme weather conditions.
-- Animals who cower in fear or act aggressively when approached by their owners.