Longtime Nashville Animal Control Officer Seborn Gregory has resigned, according to Nashville Mayor Larry Dunaway.
Thursday morning around 11:00, the City of Nashville posted on its Facebook page the following statement concerning the status of the animal control service:
“The City of Nashville Animal Control department will not be taking in or picking up any animals at this time until further notice. The animals that are in the shelter now are still up for adoption. We apologize for the inconvenience. The City will keep the public notified of any updates. Thank you.”
Nashville Animal Control also has contracts for services in Murfreesboro, Mineral Springs, Washington, Prescott and Dierks.
Gregory’s resignation comes on the heels of a Nashville City Council meeting Monday where about 30 members of Southwest Arkansas PAWS showed up with offers to volunteer at the pound. SWA PAWS is a new organization in Nashville that came together after concerned citizens learned that more than 82 percent of the dogs and cats that came through the local animal control service had been euthanized during 2024.
Though not affiliated with Nashville Animal Control, SWA PAWS has been working closely with the service and will continue to work with Mayor Dunaway to make a difference for these homeless and unwanted animals.
The group’s members want to encourage people to “adopt rather than shop” for their next pet.
The group is currently fundraising to provide free or low cost spay or neuter clinics, according to SWA PAWS meeting spokesperson, Dr. John Hearnsberger.
