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Kent County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Grand Rapids, MI

The Animal Shelter provides a variety of enforcement, educational, and animal disposition services including dog licensing, cruelty and complaint investigation, pet care presentations, and animal adoption.

The Animal Shelter is Kent County's animal control authority and is an excellent source of information about animal care, animal control regulations, and other animal-related community resources. KCAS staff can also answer your questions about exotic pets, rabies in non-domestic animals, or refer you to agencies that deal with livestock, wild animals, and breeding. Call the Animal Shelter at (616) 632-7300.

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Address
740 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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740 Fuller Avenue NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Adoptable pets at Kent County Animal Shelter

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Wanda

Mastiff/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 5 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
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Marvin

Beagle

Male, 2 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
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Brie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
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Cypher

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Grand Rapids, MI
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Goose

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
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Sugar

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Grand Rapids, MI

Shelter FAQs

Kent County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Persons wishing to adopt an animal can visit the Animal Shelter kennels and choose from a wide variety of dogs and cats.

Adopting an animal from the Kent County Animal Shelter is a rewarding experience! Some animals may be ready to go home with you the day of adoption and others may need to stay a few days to allow us time to get them spayed or neutered. Our skilled counselors are here to help guide you through the adoption process.

Adoption application

https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/AnimalShelter/animal_adoption_program.htm

Pets at shelters & rescues near Kent County Animal Shelter

LuvnPupz

Wyoming, MI 49548

West Michigan Chocolate Lab Rescue

1885 West 32nd Street,
Holland, MI 49423

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Cadbury-Foster

Netherland Dwarf

Female, 4 mos
Walker, MI
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O YA GAME ON

Greyhound

Male, Adult
Grandville, MI
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Adora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Kalamazoo, MI
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Caspian

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Walker, MI
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Tupac

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 mos
Walker, MI
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Everest

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Kalamazoo, MI

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Animal Charities in Grand Rapids, MI

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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