I have an emergency and I did not get an answer on the Animal Control number?
If you have an emergency and are unable to reach the Animal Control Officer please call 911 or contact the Cocke County Sheriff Department Dispatch at 423-623-3064.
I have called animal control, but haven’t heard back from anyone?
When calling animal control if you do not get an answer it is important to leave a message. Cocke County has one animal control officer for the entire county. Many times, he is out of the cell phone coverage area in more rural parts of the county. During these times the phone does not always [...]
If I am concerned about conditions of livestock, do I still call animal control?
Yes, but keep in mind that local animal control cannot go into a livestock area without a representative from the State of Tennessee Agriculture Department.
What do I do if a stray animal is roaming my neighborhood?
Call the animal control number listed above during normal business hours. The animal control officer will come to the area in question and try to locate the animal. However, if the animal in question is on the property of the owner when animal control arrives then the animal will not be taken in.
Does Tennessee have a leash law?
Yes Tennessee does have a leash law.
What is considered an emergency animal control call?
Under these conditions the animal control officer would respond to a scene after normal business hours to assess the situation: An animal has threatened or endangered a person or persons An animal has attacked and/or injured a person or persons An animal has been critically injured in an accident, such as a highway automobile accident [...]