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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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19110 Meridian St

Cornelius, NC 28031

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Adoptable pets at Cornelius Animal Shelter

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Miniature Pinscher/Dachshund

Male, 10 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Meadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Meadow

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Cornelius, NC
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 6 mos
Cornelius, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tang's adoption status with email updates.
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Tang

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 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.

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Siamese

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Harrisburg, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Selena's adoption status with email updates.
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Selena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Yadkinville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sammie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Yadkinville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Gail's adoption status with email updates.
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Gail

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Yadkinville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Matthews, NC

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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