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Guilford County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Greensboro, NC

The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.

We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.

GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.

We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.

Contact Lisa Lee
Address
980 Guilford College Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27409
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Meet their adoptable pets

980 Guilford College Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27409

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 Guilford County Animal Services

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

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on HARLEY QUINN's adoption status with email updates.
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HARLEY QUINN

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Dipsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dipsy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Money's adoption status with email updates.
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Money

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 5 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rimmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Rimmy

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Doug's adoption status with email updates.
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Doug

Black Mouth Cur/Pug

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chickadee's adoption status with email updates.
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Chickadee

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 mos
Greensboro, NC

Shelter FAQs

The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Guilford County Animal Shelter adopts out animals to people residing both within and outside Guilford County.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.

If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.

If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov

Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Guilford County Animal Services

Pug Rescue of North Carolina, Inc.

PO Box 94,
Summerfield, NC 27358

Brigadoon Kennels Rescue

702 Fred Miller Road,
Lexington, NC 27292

Sparkle Cat Rescue, Inc.

2779 S. Church St., Suite 164,
Burlington, NC 27215

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

Rottweiler/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Winston-Salem, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ornella (FIV+)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ornella (FIV+)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on PATRON's adoption status with email updates.
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PATRON

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on LITTLE BIT's adoption status with email updates.
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LITTLE BIT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Burlington, NC

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