Henderson County Animal Enforcement (AE) consists of 6 sworn officers who are tasked with answering calls for service relating to dangerous animals, animal cruelty/mistreatment/neglect, larceny of animals and animal nuisance violations. AE also documents animal bites and works alongside the Henderson County Health Department on rabies control issues. Each AE officer is sworn by the Sheriff to uphold and enforce animal laws in accordance with Henderson County Ordinances, North Carolina Criminal Statutes and United States Federal Law.