In the event of an emergency such as an animal bite or aggressive animal, CALL 911
The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter houses lost, stray, or surrendered animals. If you're interested in adopting a new pet or if your pet is lost, the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter is a great place to begin your search.
Shelter Phone: 770.339.3200
Shelter Fax: 770.339.3235
Call 770.513.5700, the Gwinnett County Police non-emergency number, for assistance with animal complaints, cruelty, sick, injured, or vicious animals. An Animal Control Officer will be notified.
| Shelter Office Hours Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 6:00pm Friday – Saturday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Closed Sunday |
Adoption/Kennel Hours Monday – Thursday, 11:00am – 6:00pm Friday – Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm Closed Sunday |
| Animal Receiving Hours Monday – Thursday, 11:00am – 5:00pm Friday and Saturday, 11:00am – 3:00pm Closed Sunday |
Roving Road Operations Daily, 8:00am – 10:00pm |
2019 Shelter Closings
| Tuesday | January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | January 21 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | |
| Monday | February 18 | Presidents Day | |
| Monday | May 27 | Memorial Day | |
| Thursday | July 4 | Independence Day | |
| Monday | September 2 | Labor Day | |
| Monday | November 11 | Veterans Day | |
| Thursday | November 28 | Thanksgiving Day | |
| Friday | November 29 | Day after Thanksgiving | |
| Tuesday | December 24 | Christmas Eve | |
| Wednesday | December 25 | Christmas Day |
