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Gwinnett County Animal Welfare & Enforcement

Animal shelter in Lawrenceville, Georgia

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884 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
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Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center

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Shelter FAQs

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is an open-admissions shelter, which accepts most lost, stray, or surrendered animals. We strive to find appropriate adoptive families, foster homes, or rescue groups for all the animals in our care. Each year, approximately 7,000 stray, lost, abandoned, and surrendered animals arrive at the shelter where their health and temperament are evaluated. Healthy and even-tempered animals are available for adoption.
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Additional adoption info

Adopting a pet from our Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center includes spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccinations!

Check out potential pets online then visit the shelter. There are no animal holds at any time. All adoptions are on a first-come/first-served basis. Visitors may sign in during office hours, but may not visit potential pets until the Adoption Center opens.

Residents be at least 18 years old to adopt. Bring your ID and a leash, collar, or a cat carrier when you come for your meet and greet. You can bring household members and current dogs to your meet and greet too. You'll be able to bring home your new pet the same day!

Adoption fees:
Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies: $0
Cattle/swine $50
Equine $100
Fowl (livestock or exotic) $10
Reptiles $10
Domestic mammals (guinea pig, hamster, etc.) $10

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Pets at shelters and rescues near Gwinnett County Animal Welfare & Enforcement

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Moxie

Rottweiler

Female, Adult

Lawrenceville, GA

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Joshua

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

Dacula, GA

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Paxton

Pug

Male, 2 mos

Lawrenceville, GA

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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