Animal Services in Chambers County

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Impoundment Facilities or Shelters in Chambers County

The nonprofit Chattahoochee Humane Society is the impoundment facility for all of Chambers County, via a contract with the Chambers County Commission. Dale Frazier has stepped up to lead the organization while it is temporarily without a director, as of this June 2026 update.

• Spay/Neuter is performed on all animals prior to adoption, according to County Manager Regina Chambers.
• Found Animals are posted on Facebook and at CHS Found Animals.
• Owner Surrenders are considered, with a $175 minimum fee.
• Animal Census Reports for 2025 recorded 722 intakes and 628 outcomes, with a 92% live release rate.

Chattahoochee Humane Society committed to no kill principles in 2023, according to the shelter website. The facility has 47 kennels for adult dogs, dedicated spaces for cats and for puppies, and a medical intake area.

In a brief conversation on June 12, 2026, interim director Dale Frazier spoke of how overwhelming the situation has become. She said 194 dogs are in the CHS system right now. Even with strong adoption numbers and constant efforts to transport dogs north, it has been challenging to keep up. Sterilization access is lacking, she said.

As we spoke, Dale was about to depart for Atlanta to bring five dogs to a transport service. Volunteers have been contacting rescue organizations in northern states and Canada to expand rescue connections.

In the unincorporated area:

• Pickup of stray animals is not available.
• Found animals can be reported through Chattahoochee Humane Society's Found a Stray form to help reunite lost animals with their families.
• If you have information about a crime, such as neglect, abuse, hoarding, or allowing dogs to run at large, contact Chambers County Sheriff’s Office at 334-864-4333 or 334-576-0914.

When help is needed in a municipality:

• In Lafayette, call Lafayette Animal Control at the Police Department at 334-864-2211.
• For assistance in Lanett, call Lanett ACO Lisa Cofield at 334-576-0914 or 334-644-5236.
• Valley Animal Control may be reached at 334-756-5200. It is unclear whether the current ACO is Phalisha Hadaway (whose email bounced on May 20, 2026) or Sgt. Duane Vallia (who had been listed on the Valley website, but was since removed) or another person.
• For assistance in Cusseta, Five Points, or Waverly, call town hall or Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.

If your ACO is unable to help or if your area has no animal services, see this guidance.

Dog Confinement is Required in Chambers County

Dog confinement is required in Chambers County because the Chambers County Commission adopted Alabama Code § 3-1-5, which requires that dogs be confined to the owner’s premises or kept in the charge of a responsible person if off-premises. Chambers County Commission adopted Alabama Code § 3-1-5 in July 2025 via resolution. The relevant meeting minutes are on pages 3, 7, and 8 of the PDF.

Dog Confinement Requirements Within Corporate Limits & Police Jurisdiction:

• Dog confinement is required by ordinance in Lanett (§ 6-7) and Valley (§ 10-37, which also requires pet licensing, thus the statute does not apply).
• Dog confinement is almost certainly required in Lafayette, Cusseta, Five Points, Waverly, whether by ordinance and/or statute.

If your neighbor is allowing his dog to roam, you may Report an At-Large Violation.

Low-Cost Spay & Neuter in Chambers County

• Chattahoochee Humane Society facilitates a spay/neuter program when funding is available.
• Several Chambers County vets participate in the ALVMF license plate program, which offers $10 cat sterilization or $20 dog sterilization for Medicaid recipients.
• See Low-Cost Spay/Neuter in Alabama for additional resources.

Chambers County Documents

• Chattahoochee Humane Society Animal Census: 2025
• Chambers County Commission Resolution to Adopt Alabama Code § 3-1-5 (see pages 3, 7, and 8 of the pdf).
• Chambers County Commission Public Records Request Form: The County Commission does not appear to have a Public Records Request form on their website. Call the Commission to request a form or submit according to the Open Records Act template.

Sources

• Regina Chambers, Chambers County Manager, 334-476-2540, spoke to Aubrie Kavanaugh on Apr. 25, 2025 about the shelter and animal control in the county and municipalities. Ms. Chambers exchanged emails with Kristin Yarbrough on Jan. 22, 2026 regarding Alabama Code § 3-1-5 adoption and provided the resolution and meeting minutes. On May 20, 2026, Ms. Chambers quickly answered a request for Chattachoochee Humane Society census reports, stating that “Chambers County Commission does not have this information.” After receiving 2025 census data from Dale Frazier of Chattahoochee Humane Society, we passed it on to Ms. Chambers for her and the commissioners’ awareness on June 13, 2026.
• Skip McCoy, Chambers County Attorney: When we inquired with the Commission about Chambers County's Alabama Code § 3-1-5 status, we received an unsigned reply from commission.info@chamberscountyal.gov: “Your question has been forwarded to the county’s attorney for assistance.” Soon after, County Attorney Skip McCoy presented and explained the statute to Commissioners, who voted to adopt in July 2025.
• Lisa Wimberley, Supervisor at Lee County Animal Control, offered information about animal control and Alabama Code § 3-1-5 status to Kristin Yarbrough on Mar. 28, 2025. Lisa stated that when animal control calls are received by Chambers County officials, residents are told to shoot the dog (which remains illegal in the absence of legal cause) or to transport the dog to the Chattahoochee Humane Society.
• Dale Frazier, interim director, Chattahoochee Humane Society, spoke about the shelter with Kristin Yarbrough and provided 2025 census records on June 12, 2026. Thanks to Jessica for passing the message to Dale.
• Chattahoochee Humane Society: We contacted this organization's Facebook page on Mar. 20, 2025 to ask whether Alabama Code § 3-1-5 status had been adopted by the Commission, but did not hear back.
• Friends of Chattahoochee Humane: We contacted this organization's Facebook page on Mar. 20, 2025 to ask whether Alabama Code § 3-1-5 status had been adopted by the Commission, but did not hear back.

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