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Kent County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Grand Rapids, MI

The Animal Shelter provides a variety of enforcement, educational, and animal disposition services including dog licensing, cruelty and complaint investigation, pet care presentations, and animal adoption.

The Animal Shelter is Kent County's animal control authority and is an excellent source of information about animal care, animal control regulations, and other animal-related community resources. KCAS staff can also answer your questions about exotic pets, rabies in non-domestic animals, or refer you to agencies that deal with livestock, wild animals, and breeding. Call the Animal Shelter at (616) 632-7300.

Contact shelter staff
Address
740 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Meet their adoptable pets

740 Fuller Avenue NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Kent County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Leon's adoption status with email updates.
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Leon

Rottweiler/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Wendy's adoption status with email updates.
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Wendy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dory - STF's adoption status with email updates.
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Dory - STF

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Baylou's adoption status with email updates.
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Baylou

American Staffordshire Terrier/Coonhound

Male, 10 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Smokie's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokie

American Staffordshire Terrier/Coonhound

Male, 4 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Frost's adoption status with email updates.
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Frost

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Blizzard's adoption status with email updates.
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Blizzard

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI

Shelter FAQs

Kent County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Persons wishing to adopt an animal can visit the Animal Shelter kennels and choose from a wide variety of dogs and cats.

Adopting an animal from the Kent County Animal Shelter is a rewarding experience! Some animals may be ready to go home with you the day of adoption and others may need to stay a few days to allow us time to get them spayed or neutered. Our skilled counselors are here to help guide you through the adoption process.

Adoption application

https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/AnimalShelter/animal_adoption_program.htm

Pets at shelters & rescues near Kent County Animal Shelter

Cathedral Animal Rescue

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

SPCA of Southwest Michigan

6955 W KL Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

We'll also keep you updated on Simon XVI's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon XVI

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Muskegon, MI
We'll also keep you updated on D'Augustine 2 - Sweetie's adoption status with email updates.
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D'Augustine 2 - Sweetie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Muskegon, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Pirate's adoption status with email updates.
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Pirate

Domestic Longhair

Male, Senior
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dottie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Lake Odessa, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Alvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Alvin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Twitch's adoption status with email updates.
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Twitch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Kalamazoo, MI

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