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animal printAnimal Adoption   more info
The animal adoption program was designed to provide homes for pets who were found abandoned or lost.

animal printCruelty Investigation

Dare County Animal Control will investigate all reports of animal cruelty reported within the unincorporated areas of Dare County and in the towns of Manteo, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores and Duck regardless of the severity.


animal printDog Licenses

Section 91.15 of the County of Dare Code of Ordinances requires all dog owners to obtain a County dog license for the current calendar year, and keep it securely attached with the current rabies tag to the dog collar or harness.

A Dare County Dog License Mail-In Registration form can be completed on-line and printed for mail-in with required documentation. more info

animal printLost and Found Pets

The Dare County Animal Shelter maintains a Lost & Found log of all pets reported to our facility.  All stray animals brought to the shelter are crossed matched with this log in hopes of returning the pet to its owner.

animal printSpay \ Neuter

The Dare County Animal Shelter and The Outer Banks S.P.C.A. in cooperation with your local Dare County Veterinarians offer a low cost spay/neuter program for county residents.  Contact your local veterinarian for information on this program and eligibility.

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