Animal Shelter

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Your safety is our priority. Due to the Emergency Order by Chairman Nash on March 27, 2020, the shelter will be closed to the public effective immediately. For more information on the County's response to COVID-19, click here.

The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter houses lost, stray, or surrendered animals.

If you're interested in adopting a new pet or if your pet is lost, the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter is a great place to begin your search.

Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement
884 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Shelter Phone: 770.339.3200
Shelter Fax: 770.339.3235

Animal Assistance
Call 770.513.5700, the Gwinnett County Police non-emergency number, for assistance with animal complaints, cruelty, sick, injured, or vicious animals. An Animal Control Officer will be notified.

Emergencies
To report an animal bite, dial 911 for medical attention first. The 911 operator will contact Animal Welfare and Enforcement.

Hours of operation:

Adoption/Kennel Hours Monday – Thursday, noon – 6:00pm Friday – Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm The shelter is closed on Sunday	Administration/Office Hours Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 6:00pm Friday – Saturday, 9:30am – 4:00pm The office is closed on Sunday

Road Operations Daily, 8:00am – 10:00pm	Animal Receiving By appointment only. Please call 770.339.3200 during office hours for appointment

2020 Shelter Closings

At peak seasons, such as prior to holidays, the shelter may not accept surrendered pets due to lack of space.

Wednesday	January 1	New Year's Day
Monday	January 20	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday	February 17	Presidents Day
Monday	May 25	Memorial Day
Friday	July 3	Independence Day
Monday	September 7	Labor Day
Wednesday	November 11	Veterans Day
Thursday	November 26	Thanksgiving Day
Friday	November 27	Day after Thanksgiving
Thursday	December 24	Christmas Eve
Friday	December 25	Christmas Day