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Catawba County Animal Services Animal shelter in Newton, NC

The Catawba County Animal Shelter is located at 201 Government Services Drive on the Catawba County Government Center campus in Newton. The shelter is operated and staffed by Catawba County Animal Services.

After receiving comprehensive medical and temperament examinations, animals taken in by the shelter are made available for adoption. Additionally, our full-time Rescue/Foster Coordinator works with outside rescue organizations to place animals. To learn more about our adoptable animals, visit our website or social media pages, contact us, or stop by our shelter to meet them in person.

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201 Government Services Drive
Newton, NC 28658
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201 Government Services Drive

Newton, NC 28658

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Adoptable pets at Catawba County Animal Services

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 mos
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MURPHY's adoption status with email updates.
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MURPHY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on PAISLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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PAISLEY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on UNKLE's adoption status with email updates.
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UNKLE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on WINRY's adoption status with email updates.
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WINRY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on STAN's adoption status with email updates.
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STAN

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BLOSSOM's adoption status with email updates.
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BLOSSOM

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on RHANEYRA's adoption status with email updates.
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RHANEYRA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Newton, NC

Shelter FAQs

Catawba County and surrounding areas.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

If you find a furry friend online who you think may be a match for you, please come visit us! We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-6pm. Our address is:

201 Government Services Dr,
Newton, NC 28658

*In order to adopt an animal from CCAS you must spend at least 15 minutes with that animal before an adoption can be finalized. Please bring your Photo ID. Please bring your own leash/collar or cat carrier.*

After you have found your perfect match, simply fill out a pre-adoption questionnaire (located in our lobby). This questionnaire takes less than two minutes to complete. Once this questionnaire is reviewed and approved by our staff (less than 10 minutes) the adoption can be finalized!

Adoption application

https://www.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/emergency-services/animal-services/adopt-foster/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Catawba County Animal Services

HSLC - University PetSmart

8116 University City Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28213

Mutts-R-Us Pet Rescue

Taylorsville, NC 28681

RescueNCYorkies

Charlotte, NC 28226

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

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BIRDIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BIRDIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 mos
Mooresville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Toaster's adoption status with email updates.
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Toaster

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Newland, NC
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN PUDDIN''s adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN PUDDIN'

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Captain's adoption status with email updates.
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Captain

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Mooresville, NC

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