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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.

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Address
740 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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740 Fuller Avenue NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Adoptable pets at Kent County Animal Shelter

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Kitty

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
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Jim - Chow Hound Knapp's Corner

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
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Lily

Belgian Malinois

Female, 10 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
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Vinny

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
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Malone

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
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Tokyo

American Staffordshire Terrier/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 mos
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

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Barn Cats

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Byron Center, MI
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Cookie

Beagle/Corgi

Female, Young
Newaygo, MI
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Big Jim

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Muskegon, MI
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Barry

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male
Grand Rapids, MI
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Curly

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Kalamazoo, MI
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Krew

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Byron Center, MI

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Animal Charities in Grand Rapids, MI

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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