Orange County Animal Services (NC)

Join us June 27 (Saturday) 9:00 am -12:00 pm at Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC. This special clinic will offer free DA2PPV/FVRCP vaccines for cats and dogs, as well as $10 rabies vaccines and $35 microchips.
Free vaccines provided by Petco Love.
Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/308/Low-Cost-Clinics for more important information.

Join us for dog training classes on June 13 and June 27! All classes are for new or experienced dog owners. Learn some very cool things about canine companions and connect with other dog lovers! Too busy in June? No worries! More dates available in August! Visit this page for more information and to sign up: https://www.orangecountync.gov/3646/Pet-Training

🦊 Spotted a fox in NC lately? You are not alone! Fox sightings are rising across North Carolina, even during the day and in suburban neighborhoods, especially as more humans move into areas that once belonged to wildlife. Seeing a fox during the daytime does not mean it has rabies. They are just adapting and looking for food sources. Fox attacks are rare and they are typically not aggressive - just curious and sometimes a little bold. However, it is important to keep them wild and wary of humans. If a fox shows signs of rabies (such as severe aggression, stumbling or foaming at the mouth) call your local animal control immediately. It's very important to make sure pets are current on rabies vaccinations!
How to Prevent Fox Conflicts...
Do not feed them: Feeding rewards them for getting close to humans.
Secure your trash: Use tight lids and put bins out on pickup morning.
Move pet food inside: Never leave pet bowls outside overnight.
Block off hiding spots: Close crawl spaces under decks, sheds, and porches.
Clean up yards: Clear fallen fruit and sweep up fallen birdseed.
Protect pets: Keep pets indoors or secure them with fox-proof fencing.
Make noise to scare them away: Yell or bang pots to scare a fox out of your yard.
Evict denning foxes: Place a playing radio or flashlight near the den entrance.
Talk to neighbors: Community action helps keep foxes away. Work together!
For general questions, concerns, and advice about foxes, contact the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The Wildlife Helpline is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call: 866-318-2401. Outside of business hours or for less immediate concerns, please email [email protected].
If you're in Orange County and you have concerns about exposure to rabies (rabies spreads to people and animals via saliva, usually through bites, scratches, or direct contact with mucosa (e.g. eyes, mouth, or open wounds)), contact Animal Control at 919-942-7387, option 1, or dial 9-1-1 if you have an emergency (such as animal bites to humans) outside of regular hours.

Unfortunately, today’s Kitten Yoga (Saturday, June 6) has been canceled. We know many of you were looking forward to kitten cuddles and yoga, and we’re disappointed too!

Please keep an eye out for our July Kitten Yoga date. We hope to see you there for plenty of stretches and kitten snuggles.

If you were planning to attend and would still like to support the kittens and pets in our care, donations are always appreciated and help provide medical care, enrichment, and more: https://www.orangecountync.gov/364/Donations

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the animals at Orange County Animal Services!

Mr. Business is more like Mr. Dreamy and he had a lovely adventure away from the shelter. Consider adopting this handsome, young guy! He'll change your life in so many fun ways!
Check out his listing for more details: https://24petconnect.com/ORNCAll/Details/ORNC/A251924 🐶

Ready for a full day of cultural events, performances, food, and community connections? Come out and celebrate on June 12! Animal Services will attend the evening event (6 - 9pm at Eno Arts Mill) and we will have adoptable dogs that you can take home directly from the event. Their adoption fees have been sponsored! Who can resist a day of fun and a potential new furry family member?! These dogs were fully sponsored by the amazing Orange County Office of Civil Rights & Civic Life - and we can't thank them enough for their positive impact on our community. 🥰
Visit this web page for more details:
https://www.orangecountync.gov/3643/2026-Juneteenth-Celebration/Juneteenth

Can you reply to emails with the warmth of a golden retriever and the efficiency of a border collie? Would you enjoy knowing that your administrative magic directly helps pets and people in our community? Work with an amazing team and enjoy excellent benefits! We're looking for an Office Assistant! More details and application here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/jobs/5362732/office-assistant-ii-animal-services
Please feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions about applying or the status of your application. Thank you!

Happy Adoption Update! 😍
"Curly has been living his best life. He loves his walks, car rides with the windows down, and lots of pets. He has learned basic commands and is getting better each day at them. He loves napping in sunny spots and tug of war before bedtime. We love having Curly in our family!"
Find your new best friend at our shelter and take advantage of reduced adoption fees for dogs during our Summer Snuggles Adoption Special! Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/287/Available-Pets for more information.

"Cici is a big cuddle bug! She was so well-behaved with us, including in the car. She explored our fenced yard and was very interested in chasing some squirrels, but mostly she relaxed with us on the couch or played with chew toys. She is very good at destroying toys, so she needs the strongest, sturdiest chew toys available. Cici was treat-motivated and knows the commands 'Sit' and 'Down' very well. She was excited to explore our house, but once she settled in, she hopped on the couch with us and took a nice nap. Loves pets and giving lots of kisses. She was recovering from a rash on her belly, but she still wanted belly rubs. So sweet!"
Check out her listing for more details: https://24petconnect.com/ORNCAllKennel/Details/ORNC/A250073
Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/287/Available-Pets for more information about pets and out current dog adoption special!

🐾 The tiniest kittens in Orange County need YOU! 🧡💙💚

Right now, OCAS needs fosters for neonatal and sick kittens (Upper Respiratory Infections, Ringworm, Panleuk, etc) who need a safe place to heal and grow. Some are bottle babies. Some just need extra TLC while recovering. All of them need someone willing to say, “I can help.”

The good news? You are never doing it alone.

✔️ We provide all medical care
✔️ We provide supplies, formula, food, and litter
✔️ We provide training and support every step of the way

You provide the love.

Even fostering for a short time can save a tiny life and give a vulnerable kitten the chance they deserve. Whether you’re brand new to fostering or experienced with kittens, we’ll help you get started.

Interested in fostering? Visit our website to learn more and sign up today. https://www.orangecountync.gov/1873/Foster-Opportunities🐱