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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 Snickerdoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickerdoodle

Lionhead

Female, 3 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Gingersnap's adoption status with email updates.
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Gingersnap

Lionhead

Female, 3 yrs
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 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Kit Kat - Chow Hound's adoption status with email updates.
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Kit Kat - Chow Hound

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Mork - In Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Mork - In Foster

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Linda's adoption status with email updates.
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Linda

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Millie's adoption status with email updates.
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Millie

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Wendy's adoption status with email updates.
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Wendy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 6 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

Allegan County Animal Shelter

2283 33rd Street,
Allegan, MI 49010

Hilltop Animal Rescue

3340 Dumont Rd,
Allegan, MI 49010

Animal Rescue Project

219 Peekstock,
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Byron Center, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Karma VIII's adoption status with email updates.
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Karma VIII

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Muskegon, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Rhett's adoption status with email updates.
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Rhett

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Byron Center, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Walker, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Aurora V's adoption status with email updates.
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Aurora V

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Muskegon, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Bit-Coin's adoption status with email updates.
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Bit-Coin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Grand Rapids, MI

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