Animal Services in Escambia County

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Impoundment Facilities or Shelters in Escambia County

Escambia County Animal Control & Shelter is operated by Escambia County for the unincorporated area and the municipalities of Brewton, East Brewton, Flomaton, Pollard, and Riverview. The Escambia County Shelter houses only dogs.

• Stray Hold is 7 days.
• Spay/Neuter is the responsibility of the adoptive family. The adopter signs a contract that they will sterilize the dog within 30 days and provide proof.
• Animal Census Reports are prepared monthly and provided to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

The Escambia County Animal Shelter Facebook page offers a great example of effective, positive communication.

The Atmore Animal Shelter houses both cats and dogs. Like that of Escambia County, the Atmore Animal Control Facebook page includes delightful descriptions and clear photos of adoptable pets.

Animal Control in Escambia County

Animal Control in Unincorporated Areas of Escambia County: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office employs two part time ACOs, one of whom is shelter manager David Cole. Contact Animal Control at 251-809-2154.

Animal Control Within Corporate Limits & Police Jurisdiction:

• In Atmore and surrounding areas, call Atmore Animal Shelter / Poarch Creek Indian (PCI) Animal Control at 251-368-0859.
• For assistance in Brewton, East Brewton, Flomaton, Pollard, or Riverview, call Escambia County Animal Control at 251-809-2154.

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

Dog Confinement Requirements in Escambia County

County Adoption of Alabama’s Dog Confinement Statute: Dog confinement is not required in unincorporated Escambia County because the Escambia County Commission has not adopted Alabama Code § 3-1-5, which would require that dogs be confined to the owner’s premises or kept in the charge of a responsible person if off-premises. There are still steps you can take to address issues or to encourage the county to require confinement.

Dog Confinement Requirements Within Corporate Limits & Police Jurisdiction:

• Dog confinement is required by ordinance in Atmore (§ 8-30), Brewton (§ 4-81).
• We do not know whether owners are required to confine their dogs in East Brewton, Flomaton, Pollard, or Riverview. Please email us if you can share information.

How to Report: See How to Report an At-Large Violation.

Low-Cost Spay & Neuter in Escambia County

See Low-Cost Spay/Neuter in Alabama for programs that may be available to Escambia County residents.

Can you can provide spay/neuter information? Please email us.

Escambia County Documents

• Escambia 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

• David Cole, Shelter Manager & ACO, Escambia County Animal Control and Shelter, 251-867-1346, spoke with Aubrie Kavanaugh about the shelter and animal control in spring 2025.
• Sharon Edwards, Escambia County Commission, 251-867-0208, spoke with an ACO to confirm on an Apr. 8, 2025 call with Kristin Yarbrough that Escambia County has not adopted Alabama Code § 3-1-5.

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