Manager:
Mary Lou Respess
770.339.3200
Mary.Respess@gwinnettcounty.com
Manager: Mary Lou Respess
Mary Lou has been a police officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department since 1984. She has served in many divisions within the department including uniform, criminal investigations, training and professional standards. Mary Lou currently holds the rank of lieutenant in the support services division. She has a bachelor's degree in management and a master of arts in leadership. Mary Lou was born and raised in Atlanta and has a strong background in volunteering with and caring for animals.
770.339.3200
Mary.Respess@gwinnettcounty.com

Gwinnett County Animal Shelter
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 and MondayClosed
Tuesday and Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday and Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
Turn In Animal Hours:
Sunday and MondayClosed
Tuesday and Thursday10:00am - 3:30pm
Wednesday and Friday10:00am - 3:30pm
Saturday10:00am - 3:30pm
Kennel Hours:
Sunday and MondayClosed
Tuesday and Thursday10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday and Friday10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday10:00am - 4:00pm
Adoption/Reclaim Hours:
Sunday and MondayClosed
Tuesday and Thursday10:00am - 3:30pm
Wednesday and Friday10:00am - 3:30pm
Saturday10:00am - 3:30pm

Additional Contacts:
General Administrative Contact E-mail
Acuadmin@gwinnettcounty.com

Jason Cannon, Supervisor
Jason.Cannon@gwinnettcounty.com

Charles Johnson, Supervisor
Charles.Johnson@gwinnettcounty.com

Thomas Stephens, Supervisor
Thomas.Stephens@gwinnettcounty.com

Monica Peete, Office Supervisor
Monica.Peete@gwinnettcounty.com

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.
Animals available for adoption
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