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If you witness cruelty to animals or have concerns about it, learn how you can make a complaint.
Learn about how Orange County handles the declarations and appeals of dangerous dogs.
Read about the rights, responsibilities and reporting of hunting deer with dogs in Orange County.
Check out what defines a nuisance animal and how to make a nuisance complaint.
Access the ordinances related to animal control on Orange County and find civil penalties and fees.
View information related to rabies, including the requirements for vaccinations in North Carolina.
Find information about wildlife in Orange County and check out the role Animal Services plays in controlling wildlife interactions.
Free-roaming cats contribute to pet overpopulation.
Other Animal Control and Protection issues.
You may reach Animal Control & Protection by calling 919-942-7387, option 1, during regular hours. Please note that our Animal Control and Protection Service hours are different than the Animal Services Center hours.
