Guilford County, NC
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Thank you all so much for considering adoption. Bringing a pet home is a fulfilling responsibility. We are honored that you are considering adoption from our facility.
We are open for adoptions from 12pm to 4pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for walk up registrations with no appointment needed! Come out and meet your new family member today! We are located at 980 Guilford College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27409.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 336-641-3400.
Adoptable Pets
The following animals are available for adoption at GCAS. Please click on the photos to be taken to the adoption galleries for each type of pet. Thank you!
Important Information for Adoptions
- All adopters must spend at least 15 minutes with a pet prior to adopting from Guilford County Animal Services.
- All adopters must be 18 or older and have a valid government issued ID such as a drivers license, state id, or passport.
- We do adopt to citizens that live outside of Guilford County, but you will be required to come into the facility to meet your pet, so we cannot do solely long distance adoptions or sight unseen adoptions.
- We do not put holds or reserves on pets and operate on a first come first serve basis.
- You may bring your dog for a dog to dog introduction if both dogs are over 6 months old. You will need to bring vet records for proof of up to date vaccines before a dog to dog introduction can be done. Please fill out this form and bring it with you for a dog to dog.
- If an animal is already spayed/neutered the adoption will be completed that day and the pet will be able to go home with their new family. If the pet has not yet been spayed/neutered, the adoption will be complete on the day of the surgery when the pet's new family comes to pick them up.
Adoption Hours
- Monday: 12:00pm-4pm Walk Up Registrations
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12:00pm-4pm Walk Up Registrations
- Thursday: 12:00pm–4pm Walk Up Registrations
- Friday: 12:00pm–4pm Walk Up Registrations
- Saturday: 12:00pm–4pm Walk Up Registrations
- Sunday: 12:00pm–4pm Walk Up Registrations
Adoption Fees
- Kittens, 6 months and under – $75
- Puppies 6 months and under – $75
- Adult Dogs – $75
- Adult Cats – $75
- Senior dogs – $25
- Senior cats – $10
- Rabbits/Guinea Pigs - $25
Other animals adoption fees vary. Check with front desk for pricing.
All dog and cat adoptions include age appropriate vaccines, rabies vaccines, microchip, spay/neuter, full body checkup, and has been administered flea and tick treatment for the month.
Guilford County Animal Services recommends that all current pets are up to date on all of their vaccines before bringing home a new pet.
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Common Questions About Adoptions
Below are some frequently asked questions we receive about the adoption process.
Do I need an appointment to come see dogs?
No appointments are required to see available pets for adoption. We have open adoption times from 12pm to 4pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. There may be a wait time after walk up registration, but no appointments are needed.
Can I place a pet on hold on an animal I'm interested in?
We operate on a first come first serve system based on our walk-in order. We apologize, but we cannot hold pets.
Can I see a pet that is not listed as available?
We only offer pets listed as Available in our system for adoption. If they are on stray wait, they cannot be seen by adopters as they are on a 72 hour hold period to give an owner time to come reclaim them. If they are listed as Rescue Only it is typically for behavior or medical reasons that make them ineligible for adoption at our facility.
Do you cat test your dogs and cats that come in?
Unfortunately, many of our pets come in as strays, so we often do not have background information on them. We do not cat test here at the resource center due to the amount of stress it would place on our already very stressed feline residence. The only way we would have information on how they are with cats is if they were surrendered by an owner, and the owner specifically stated that they are good with cats.
What are the youngest age pets you have for adoption?
Pets must be 8 weeks of age and meet a weight requirement for Spay/Neuter before they can be adopted out. Any animals younger than 8 weeks are sent to foster care or rescue.
Do you only adopt out spayed or neutered cats and dogs?
Yes. All adopted cats and dogs are spayed or neutered before they leave our facility unless a medical issue exists preventing them from surgery.
Can I adopt two dogs at the same time?
If they are not a bonded pair, have lived together, or are siblings, we typically recommend at least two weeks between adopting dogs. The dogs need time to decompress as two dogs in the same household that are in a high stress state could cause issues.
Can I adopt a dog and a cat at the same time?
We do not adopt out a cat and a dog to the same household at the same time. This is a stressful time for the animals and we recommend at least a two week period to allow a cat to settle before bringing in a new dog.
Can I pay for a pet and pick up the pet at a later date?
All pets must go home at the time of the adoption. If the pet is not spayed/neutered, it will need to go home after surgery at the time of payment. We cannot board owned animals at our facility.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at 336-641-3400, via our email contact form, or via our social media pages.