Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

6431. Tri-City Animal Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Redemption, Adoption, and Public Education goals of the Tri-City Animal Shelter and Adoption Center are to offer exceptional care for detained and unwanted animals.

6432. Hancock County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The mission of the Hancock County Animal Shelter is to encourage responsible pet ownership, safeguard the health and wellbeing of our locals, and ensure the safety and compassionate treatment of all animals. Our goal is to move healthy animals while ferociously providing temporary sanctuary for stray, unwanted, or abandoned animals. All adopted animals must undergo a health checkup, shots, and a necessary spay or neuter procedure as part of our program. Under the direction of a certified veterinarian, all activities are carried out by humane and professional employees in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local rules and regulations.

6433. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control

Time:
  • Monday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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6434. Austin Animal Center

Time:
  • Monday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM

The municipal shelter serving Travis County and the City of Austin is called Austin Animal Center. No of their age, condition, breed, or species, we accept animals in need of shelter.a

6435. Kent County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Friday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS), a section of the Kent County Health Department, serves as both the county's animal control agency and the actual shelter.

6436. Flathead County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

6437. Pasco County Animal Services

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 06:30 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 06:30 PM
  • SundayClosed

We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for animals at the Pasco County Animal Shelter and increasing their chances of finding loving homes.

6438. Forsyth County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday10:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping the residents and animals of Forsyth County for more than 44 years. Since its founding in 1975, HSFC has found permanent, loving homes for more than 28,000 animals.

6439. Oakland County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center's mission is to protect public safety by upholding applicable state laws, to inform the public about responsible pet ownership, to provide a safe haven for animals in our care, to try to reunite pets with their owners whenever possible, and to encourage responsible pet placement.

6440. Ionia County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Ionia County's residents and animals are served by the Animal Care and Control Department. Ionia County and State of Michigan dog laws are enforced by the Animal Control Department. The Shelter accepts stray animals in Ionia County that have been abandoned by their owners or other people. Once the required stray hold time, imposed by the State, has passed, these animals are made available for adoption to the general public.