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Catawba County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Newton, NC

The Catawba County Animal Shelter is located at 201 Government Services Drive on the Catawba County Government Center campus in Newton. The shelter is operated and staffed by Catawba County Animal Services.

After receiving comprehensive medical and temperament examinations, animals taken in by the shelter are made available for adoption. Additionally, our full-time Rescue/Foster Coordinator works with outside rescue organizations to place animals. To learn more about our adoptable animals, visit our website or social media pages, contact us, or stop by our shelter to meet them in person.

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Address
201 Government Services Drive
Newton, NC 28658
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201 Government Services Drive

Newton, NC 28658

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Adoptable pets at Catawba County Animal Services

Needs Home Fast
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MAYA

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Newton, NC
Needs Home Fast
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VINNIE

Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner

Male, 2 yrs
Newton, NC
Needs Home Fast
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GORDITA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Newton, NC
Needs Home Fast
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SAHARA

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
Newton, NC
Needs Home Fast
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TROY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Newton, NC
Needs Home Fast
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RUPERT

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Newton, NC

Shelter FAQs

Catawba County and surrounding areas.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

If you find a furry friend online who you think may be a match for you, please come visit us! We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-6pm. Our address is:

201 Government Services Dr,
Newton, NC 28658

*In order to adopt an animal from CCAS you must spend at least 15 minutes with that animal before an adoption can be finalized. Please bring your Photo ID. Please bring your own leash/collar or cat carrier.*

After you have found your perfect match, simply fill out a pre-adoption questionnaire (located in our lobby). This questionnaire takes less than two minutes to complete. Once this questionnaire is reviewed and approved by our staff (less than 10 minutes) the adoption can be finalized!

Adoption application

https://www.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/emergency-services/animal-services/adopt-foster/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Catawba County Animal Services

Watauga Humane Society

312 Paws Way,
Boone, NC 28607

Animal Rescue Center

Charlotte, NC 28214

Charlotte Metro Pet Referral

PO Box 411311,
Charlotte, NC 28241

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Muffin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
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PUPPY PRINCE GEORGE

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
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Blaze

Dalmatian/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 4 mos
Salisbury, NC
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Penelope

Labrador Retriever/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Cornelius, NC
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Bentley

Tabby

Male, 11 mos
Lincolnton, NC
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Sarasota

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 11 mos
Fort mill, SC

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