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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740 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Kent County
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
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Belding, MI 48809
7962 Clyde Park SW,
Byron Center,
MI
49315
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