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Cornelius Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Cornelius, NC

The Cornelius Animal Shelter is a dual purpose facility, with Animal Control leadership, Volunteer devotion; we've given our animals a great place to visit, and an opportunity to find a loving home.

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19110 Meridian St
Cornelius, NC 28031
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Meet their adoptable pets

19110 Meridian St

Cornelius, NC 28031

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 Cornelius Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Esther's adoption status with email updates.
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Esther

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tang's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Tang

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kai

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Brin's adoption status with email updates.
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Brin

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Russet's adoption status with email updates.
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Russet

Black Mouth Cur/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Cornelius, NC

Shelter FAQs

The Cornelius Animal Shelter accepts animal impounds within town limits only.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Applicants are reviewed, once passed, there is a $85-$95 adoption fee. Once the fee has been collected, the animal is transferred to The Animal Hospital of Cornelius for a final wellness check and spay/neuter if applicable.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cornelius Animal Shelter

Meow to my Heart Cat Rescue

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

Dachshund/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Spruce 's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Spruce

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Concord, NC
We'll also keep you updated on DANA's adoption status with email updates.
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DANA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Lincolnton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Lenoir, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BLUE's adoption status with email updates.
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BLUE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on CHASE's adoption status with email updates.
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CHASE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Shelby, NC

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Animal Charities in Cornelius, NC

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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