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Animal Shelter FAQ's

1. How many dogs and cats are allowed?
   Answer: 4 dogs and 6 cats
   
   
2. What do we do about barking dogs?
   Answer: If it has become a nuisance, call the shelter at 662-895-4582 if during the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. If after hours, call the police department at 662-895-4111
   
   
3. What are the shelter hours?
   Answer: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday - Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
   
   
4. Is there a leash law?
   Answer: Yes, all animals including cats are to be on a leash or confined if you live in the city.
   
   
5. What do we do if a dog is being treated inhumanely?
   Answer: Call the shelter and we will have an officer do a welfare check on the animal.
   
   
6. What is considered an emergency for after hours calls?
   Answer: If the shelter is closed, it has to be a problem with an aggressive animal in order to dispatch an officer.
   
   
7. Do our animals have to wear their rabies tags?
   Answer: Yes, it is a Mississippi law, but also helps in the return of your lost animal.
   
   
8. Where can we get low cost spay and neuter?
   Answer: There is a vet in Byhalia, MS, once a week. They can be reached at 662-252-6196.