Wild animals, such as raccoons, deer and other species abound in Henry County, and while most wildlife never comes in contact with people, sometimes these animals can become a nuisance. Henry County has grown so much and due to development, many of these wild animals are losing or finding their habitats limited. The Henry County Animal Care and Control Department does not handle complaints regarding nuisance wildlife. If you have nuisance wildlife on your property, please visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website. There you will find a links for licensed Nuisance Wildlife Trappers as well as licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators (Rehabilitators are licensed to handle injured and/or orphaned wildlife).

About Us
The Henry County Animal Care and Control Department takes pride in our services and our animals! Enforcement of our County's animal control ordinances, investigation of animal neglect and abuse, quarantine of biting animals, care of stray and abandoned animals, pet adoptions, assistance with lost and found pets, and public education on animal related issues are just some of the services that we provide.

In 2023, the department responded to 5,430 calls for service and provided shelter and care for over 3,213 animals. The Department is committed to serving the public and the care and well being of animals, both domestic and livestock, throughout the unincorporated areas of Henry County and in the cities of Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge.

We have 20 total employees - including a Department Director, a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, Field Services Supervisor, Shelter Operations Supervisor, two Administrative Assistants, six Kennel Technicians, and eight Animal Control Officers.

The department is a member of the National Animal Control Association and a founding member of the Animal Welfare Alliance of Georgia.