Animal Welfare & Enforcement

NEW ADOPTION FEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1

Interested in adopting a loving shelter pet? Review the reinstated adoption fees!

UPGRADES COMING TO THE BILL ATKINSON ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER

Renovation construction of the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center has begun. The center will remain open with regular business hours, providing full services and accepting donations.

There will be intermittent parking area closures; please use caution when visiting the center and obey all posted signage. Parking or standing in line before 7:30am will not be allowed.

For more information, call 770.339.3200.
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Adopt a Pet

Discover available shelter pets!
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Foster a Pet

Share your home with a shelter pet!
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Donate or Volunteer

Make an impact in a shelter pet’s life!
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Before Your Visit

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  • There are no animal holds at any time
  • You can bring family members and current pets to your meet and greet, but please be mindful of others waiting their turn
  • Adoptable cats and dogs have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped
  • Per Gwinnett County Ordinance (Sec. 66-7), overnight camping is prohibited