Kent County Animal Shelter
Animal shelter in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Get in touch with this shelter
Donation
—Address
740 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Hours of Operation
Contact
shelter staffPhone
(616) 632-7300Donation
—Never miss a new pet
Create an alert, and we will notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Adoptable Pets at Kent County Animal Shelter
Buddy
American Staffordshire Terrier
Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
House-trained
Story
Licorice
Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
August
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Bozo
American Staffordshire Terrier
Male, 2 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Mila
German Shepherd Dog
Female, 3 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Sonny
Australian Shepherd
Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
James
Labrador Retriever
Male, 6 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Gengar
Mastiff
Male, 5 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Pike
Bullmastiff
Male, 5 yrs
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
1 - 9 of 27 pets available
Shelter FAQs
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.
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.
Kent County
Adoption steps
- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
- The public are welcome to visit our current animals up for adoption during our visitng hours.
- Submit Application
- Is there a pet you are interested in visiting with? Please fill out an application; the application does not obligate you to any commitments
- Approve Application
- Once preapproved, you may visit one or more of our adoptable pets.
- Meet the Pet
- Visit with our dogs in the meet and greet rooms. The cats are in our wonderful HABICAT.
- Sign Adoption Contract
- You love the pet & want them to be apart of your family? Lets do this! We'll print/sign the contract, & pet you know when they can go home!
- Pay Fee
- As of 4/1/2019, all dog adoptions are $130, plus a dog licence. Adult cats 4mos+ are $5, kittens under 3mos are $40.
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.
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 and rescues near Kent County Animal Shelter
CRASH's LANDING
1545 Diamond NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Sniffy Dogs
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Saving Argo Dog Rescue
PO Box 140216, Grand Rapids, MI 49514
Luke
Domestic Longhair
Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Tuppence
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Demeter
Domestic Shorthair
Female, Young
Grand Rapids, MI
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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