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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 Dory - STF's adoption status with email updates.
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Dory - STF

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Fox - Chow Hound/KC's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Fox - Chow Hound/KC

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Magnus - Chow Hound/KC's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnus - Chow Hound/KC

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Birdie - Chow Hound/KC's adoption status with email updates.
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Birdie - Chow Hound/KC

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dachshund

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Husky

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 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

Montcalm County Animal Control

154 W Quarterline St, P.O Box 368,
Stanton, MI 48888

Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary

8935 Thompson Road,
Lake Odessa, MI 48849

Hidden Horse Haven

7730 Belding Rd,
Rockford, MI 49341

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Byron Center, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Shirley - Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Shirley - Foster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Walker, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Skits's adoption status with email updates.
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Skits

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Walker, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
White Cloud, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Calcifer IV's adoption status with email updates.
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Calcifer IV

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Muskegon, MI

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