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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.

Contact shelter staff
Address
740 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Meet their adoptable pets

740 Fuller Avenue NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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 Kent County Animal Shelter

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Leon's adoption status with email updates.
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Leon

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie - In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie - In Foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Kitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Syrup's adoption status with email updates.
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Syrup

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Cami - In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Cami - In Foster

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
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

Alley Cat Angels

11645 W. Drive N.,
Bellevue, MI 49021

A New Start On Life

PO Box 78,
Hamilton, MI 49417

Lucky's Feral Cat TNR

Crystal, MI 48818

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
White Cloud, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Ziney's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziney

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Notorious C.A.T.'s adoption status with email updates.
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Notorious C.A.T.

British Shorthair

Male, Senior
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Benedict IV's adoption status with email updates.
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Benedict IV

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Muskegon, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Clayton's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Clayton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Byron Center, 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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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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