
If you'd like to adopt a new family member or if your pet is lost, the Animal Shelter is a great place to begin your search. The Gwinnett Police Department operates the Animal Shelter to enforce animal control laws and to shelter animals that have strayed, gotten lost, or been turned over for adoption. With pet overpopulation on the rise, we're proud to report a decrease in incoming animals and an increase in animals placed to individuals and rescue groups through our shelter.
Location
The Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center is located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.
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| Office Hours: | |
| Sunday | Noon – 4:00pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday and Friday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
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| Turn In Animal Hours: | |
| Sunday and Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Wednesday and Friday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
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| Kennel Hours: | |
| Sunday | Noon – 4:00pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday and Friday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
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| Adoption/Reclaim Hours: | |
| Sunday | Noon – 4:00pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday and Thursday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Wednesday and Friday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 3:30pm |
Additional Contacts:
Charles Johnson, Road Supervisor
Charles.Johnson@gwinnettcounty.com
Thomas Stephens, Road Supervisor
Thomas.Stephens@gwinnettcounty.com
Monica Peete, Office Supervisor
Monica.Peete@gwinnettcounty.com
Jason Cannon, Kennel Supervisor
Jason.Cannon@gwinnettcounty.com
Michael Cain, Kennel Officer/Website Data Entry
Michael.Cain@gwinnettcounty.com
Sorenson VP: 678.735.7578
Emergencies
To report an animal bite: Call 911 for medical attention first. The 911 operator will call us about the animal. To report cruelty cases or an injured, sick, or vicious animal call us at 770.513.5700.
Complaints
To file a complaint (barking dogs, etc.) call 770.339.3200 (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm)
Pet Listings
To see pictures of some of the many dogs and cats who need a good home right now, click in the left navigation bar.
Lost Animals
To reclaim your lost pet from the Shelter, bring identification (drivers license or Georgia ID) and proof of ownership, such as vet records.
Lost or Found
To report a lost or found animal, please complete the form below and send the information and photo to our Lost/Found e-mail: AnimalWelfare@gwinnettcounty.com. The notice will be posted in the shelter.
Please remember that it is still your responsibility to come to the shelter and look for your lost pet. Strays are held for a minimum of five days and then may be offered for adoption, rescue, or, in extreme cases, euthanized. LOST/FOUND FORM
When you locate your pet, please call the shelter at 770.339.3200, ext. 5564, so we can remove your lost notice. Otherwise, the flyer will be pulled after 30 days.
Please always insure that your pet is properly identified with a collar and tag and/or a microchip!