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Guilford County Animal Services Animal shelter in Greensboro, NC

The Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of Guilford County, N.C. We strive to humanely care for all the animals and work diligently to return lost animals to their owners.

We are committed to making every adoption of every animal a positive, permanent experience for both the animals and the pet owner. We work collaboratively with other rescue organizations to help place specific dogs, cats, livestock, exotic and wildlife. We also conduct community awareness programs on pet care and responsibility, as well as pet therapy at senior residence homes.

GCAS is committed to every animal that arrives at our facility. Our staff is devoted to treating every animal with a curable illness in order to help it get adopted. We are proud to have a 97% success rate with dogs and a 78% success rate with cats.

We are a proud adoption partner of Pets for Patriots, a nationally operating 501(c)(3) charity saving lives through companion pet adoption for United States veterans.

Contact Heidi Scott
Address
980 Guilford College Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27409
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Meet their adoptable pets

980 Guilford College Rd.

Greensboro, NC 27409

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 Guilford County Animal Services

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bianca's adoption status with email updates.
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Bianca

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Coast's adoption status with email updates.
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Coast

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tommy Doyle's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy Doyle

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Camille's adoption status with email updates.
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Camille

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Severus's adoption status with email updates.
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Severus

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Harlow's adoption status with email updates.
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Harlow

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Greensboro, NC

Shelter FAQs

The Guilford County Animal Shelter is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Guilford County Animal Shelter adopts out animals to people residing both within and outside Guilford County.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and flea and tick treatment.

If the dog or cat you choose to adopt is already spayed or neutered, they can go home the same day; otherwise, the spay/neuter surgery is scheduled when you adopt, and you can pick up your new pet after the surgery.

If you have any questions about our adoption process, please visit us at http://guilfordanimalservices.com or email Arryn at svalitzski@guilfordcountync.gov

Thank you for considering adoption. We are so happy that you are planning to join the GCAS Family!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Guilford County Animal Services

Nadia's Haven of Hope Foundation

PO Box 5041,
Eden, NC 27289

Carolina Border Collie Rescue

7809 Cedar Point Rd,
Summerfield, NC 27358

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lottie

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Winston-Salem, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Napoleon's adoption status with email updates.
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Napoleon

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Queso's adoption status with email updates.
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Queso

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Toast, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Emma's adoption status with email updates.
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Emma

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Salisbury, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Martinsville, VA

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