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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 Barkley's adoption status with email updates.
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Barkley

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Spotarella's adoption status with email updates.
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Spotarella

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Binx - Chow Hound/ND's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx - Chow Hound/ND

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dante - Chow Hound/ND's adoption status with email updates.
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Dante - Chow Hound/ND

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Ebony - Chow Hound/ND's adoption status with email updates.
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Ebony - Chow Hound/ND

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dave - Chow Hound/ND's adoption status with email updates.
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Dave - Chow Hound/ND

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Raven - Chow Hound/ND's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven - Chow Hound/ND

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Crow - Chow Hound/ND's adoption status with email updates.
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Crow - Chow Hound/ND

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 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

Enchanted Tails Animal Rescue

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Focus on Ferals

7962 Clyde Park SW,
Byron Center, MI 49315

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Byron Center, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Pippa's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippa

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Russian Blue

Female, Young
Newaygo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Max-Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Max-Foster

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 10 yrs 4 mos
Walker, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Susan from HR's adoption status with email updates.
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Susan from HR

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Kalamazoo, MI

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Animal Charities in Grand Rapids, MI

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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