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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 Crumb's adoption status with email updates.
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Crumb

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dawn - Chow Hound's adoption status with email updates.
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Dawn - Chow Hound

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Livvy's adoption status with email updates.
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Livvy

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
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, 4 yrs 8 mos
Grand Rapids, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Hannah's adoption status with email updates.
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Hannah

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 4 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

Carol's Ferals and Friendlies

4600 Knapp Street,
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Humane Society of West Michigan

3077 Wilson Dr. NW,
Walker, MI 49534

Doberman PInscher Alliance of America Rescue

11840 Sprague Road,
Delton, MI 49046

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Lady Whiskerwhirl and Duchess Fluff's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady Whiskerwhirl and Duchess Fluff

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Kalamazoo, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Grimm's adoption status with email updates.
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Grimm

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 7 yrs
Stanton, MI

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Animal Charities in Grand Rapids, MI

HeARTs Speak

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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