The Kent County Animal Shelter welcomes everyone to come and visit our animals, please feel free to stop in anytime.
Monday through Friday
10:00 am until 6:00 pm
Adoptions:
10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am until 12:00 pm
Adoptions:
8:00 am until 11:00 am
We stop adoptions and visitations one hour before the building closes.
Due to the high volume of interest generated by Petfinder the staff will not be able to answer questions about the animals over the phone. Questions can be answered by a visit to the shelter.
While we strive to keep our page current, please understand we are not able to guarantee a particular pet will be available for adoption when you visit.
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Our Featured Pets
Dogs
Linus is a 1 year old, male, red brindle and white, American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Linus was brought to the shelter after he was found wandering stray, he is now ready to find a new home.Linus is a sweet dog,he has a high energy level, and he loves to be with people. Lilnus walks fairly well on a leash, is very social, hasn't shown any food aggression, loves to go for walks and is very affectionate.
Linus is a great dog and would love to have a new home. He is ready to find a perfect new home, if you would like to meet him please visit the animal shelter or send us an email with any questions you may have.
My name is Taylor I am a 2 year old, female, tri colored, Beagle mix. I was brought to the shelter by my fnice stranger when I walked away from my home and wasn't able to find my way back. I am a very pretty girl and would love to find a family to call my own! I am a social dog and love to go for walks, I bet you would like to take me for a walk everyday! I think it would be great to go to training classes and learn new tricks together. I would love to find a new forever home soon, you can visit me at the shelter or send questions to the folks at the shelter they would love to talk to you about me!!
Cats!!
My name is Figero, I was brought to the shelter after I was found stray and now I am ready to find a new home. I'm a gorgeous gray tiger, short haired, neutered male, about 2 years old. I would love to keep you company on the couch Take me home and I promise to entertain & love you forever. I'd love to have a new home, come visit me at the shelter.
My name is Samy, and I want to go home! I want to play on the couch and be your best friend!!! I am very friendly and love to play with toys. I am a 1 year old, black and white, neutered male, short haired cat, and I want to go!! I was brought to the shelter after I was found wandering around by myself and I am ready to get adopted!!! Please send an email or visit the shelter if you would like to meet me.
Who We Are
The Kent County Animal Shelter is dedicated to creating good relationships between animals and people. We strive to maintain a productive and responsible adoption program in addition to our county animal control role.Adopting a friend
Adoption fees are as follows:Dogs:
$70.00 Adoption Fee$80.00 or $90.00 Spay or Neuter
2012 License Fee- $12.00
Total: $162.00 or $172.00 ($82.00) if they are already spayed or neutered)
Cats:
$25.00 - $50.00 Adoption Fee (based on age of animal)$55.00 - $70.00 Spay or Neuter
Total: $80.00 - $120.00
Senior Citizens (62 and Over) pay a $6.00 license fee for dogs, but are still responsible for adoption and spay and neuter fees.
**Any animal available for adoption will be spayed or neutered before going home.**
Please consider adopting a companion from us. These pets are willing and able to be your friend for life!
Come Visit Us!
The Kent County Animal Shelter is located at 740 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, we stop adoptions and visitations 1 hour before we close. We are closed Sundays and Holidays. If you have any questions about the animals listed please feel free to email or stop down in person. Unfortunately due to the high interest in our pets we are unable to answer questions over the phone.Also please take a moment to view Pets Incredibles helpful pet ownership videos available on DVD!
Help Us Out!
Kent County Animal Shelter
740 Fuller Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-7300
Email: cathy.hand@kentcountymi.gov
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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