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1. What do I do if I have been bitten by an animal?
2. If my animal has bitten someone, will Burke County Animal Control take the animal from me?
3. Does my animal have to be quarantined at the animal shelter?
4. How do I get a copy of a bite report?
5. How do I protect myself against dog bites?
6. If you are approached by a dog that may attack you, follow these steps:

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1. My animal was picked up or I think it might be at the shelter, what’s next?
2. Will it cost me anything to get my animal back?

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1. Do you board animals?
2. Does Burke County require animals to be licensed?
3. Can I purchase a microchip for my own animal at the Burke County Animal Shelter?
4. Do you scan animals for microchips?

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1. I’ve lost my pet; what do I do?
2. What can I do to prevent my pet from getting lost?
3. When will an animal control officer respond to my call?

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1. How do I get an animal picked up?
2. How can I get a dead animal removed?
3. Do you pick up sick or injured animals?

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1. Is my animal required to have a rabies shot?
2. Do you provide rabies shots at your shelter?

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1. I have to surrender my pet. How long will you keep him?
2. What do I need to do to surrender a pet?
3. If I surrender my pet, can I get it back?

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1. Can someone trap animals on their property to catch cats and/or dogs?
2. Does Burke County Animal Control provide traps?
3. What happens if a dog trap or cat trap catches a wild animal?
4. Can I used a trap I rented from Burke County Animal Control to catch wildlife?

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1. I found a lost pet and turned him into the shelter. How long will you keep him?
2. If I turn in a stray animal, can I come back to pick-up if it’s not claimed?