Pickens Animal Rescue

We make an effort to rehome or find rescue for each animal.

The animal shelter in Gilmer County is a county-run facility. We keep domesticated animals that have been abandoned, abused, and are unwanted. These animals can also be adopted.

Our goal is to provide a no-kill shelter for stray animals found in the Big Canoe neighborhood, giving them a place to stay until they are adopted into a lifelong, devoted home.

Preventing rabies from spreading to the residents of Murray County. lowering the frequency of injuries caused by animals by encouraging responsible pet ownership through public education

The organization's staff, which is entirely made up of volunteers, is committed to saving and rehabilitating homeless companion animals that have been abandoned, owner-rendered, or taken in from the county's high-kill shelters.

The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is devoted to preserving the lives of animals and is open-door, compassionate, pro-active, committed to humane education, invested in the care of pets in our community, and proactive.