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
Brittany is a 2 year old, spayed female, brindle & white, American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Brittany was brought to the shelter by her family when they were unable to care for her and she is ready to find a new forever home.Brittany is a wonderful gal, she has an awesome personality and she loves to be with people. Brittany walks well on a leash, is very social, hasn't shown any food aggression, loves to go for walks, likes playing with toys, has learned sit, drop it and will fetch her toys and she is very affectionate.
Brittany is a great dog and would love to have a new home. She is ready to find a perfect new home, if you would like to meet her please visit the animal shelter or send us an email with any questions you may have.
My name is Hunny I am an 8 year old, female, tan, Shar pei mix. I was brought to the shelter after I was found wandering by myself and I am ready to find a new forever home. I am a very pretty gal and would love to find a family to call my own! I am a friendly dog, I like spending time with people, I am very smart, all of the staff love working with me on my basic training and I walk pretty well on a leash too! 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 Herky, I was brought to the shelter after I was found wandering around all by myself and I am ready to find a new home. I'm a gorgeous brown tiger and white, short haired, male, about 1 year old. I would love to keep you company on the couch and make you laugh everyday, I am very entertaining guy. 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 or send an email with any questions.
My name is A.T.Grey, 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 1/2 year old, brown tiger, male, short hair, and I want to go!! I was brought to the shelter when my family wasn't able to care for me 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
2013 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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