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Cherokee County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Canton, GA

The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is a "full service" operation. We take in animals that are brought in by Cherokee County Animal Control officers, animals owned by citizens of Cherokee County and unwanted strays found in Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter also adopts animals out to the public.

Contact
Email
Address
1015 Univeter Road
Canton, GA 30115
Donation Paypal account: afreimuth@cherokeega.com
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Meet their adoptable pets

1015 Univeter Road

Canton, GA 30115

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Cherokee County Animal Shelter

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Zoe

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Senior
Canton, GA
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Judah

Boxer/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Senior
Canton, GA
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Loyola

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Canton, GA
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Maverick

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Canton, GA
Special Needs
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Lydia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Canton, GA
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Tippy

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Canton, GA

Shelter FAQs

We only accept animals from Cherokee County, Ga residents but we adopt to any location.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

$100 Adoption Fee

Our adoption fee includes Spay/Neuter, heartworm/leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventive, micro chip, sample bag of food and various other services.

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Crystal

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 mos
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Lawrence

Maine Coon

Male, Young
Buford, GA
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Aspen

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Woodstock, GA
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Prince- IN FOSTER

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Chamblee, GA
Needs Home Fast
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2025-04-279 *Dora*

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Winder, GA
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Columbia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Alpharetta, GA

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