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Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center

This is an open-admissions shelter, meaning most lost, stray, or surrendered animals are accepted. We strive to find appropriate adoptive families, foster homes, or rescue groups for all the animals in our care.

If you're interested in adopting or fostering a new pet, or if your pet is lost, the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center is a great place to begin your search. 
 
Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center
884 Winder Highway
Lawrenceville, GA  30046

Center Phone: 770.339.3200
Center Fax
: 770.339.3235

    Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center

Animal Assistance:  770.513.5700
Call for assistance with animal complaints, cruelty, sick, injured, or vicious animals. The Gwinnett County Police non-emergency number will notify an animal control officer; road operations hours are daily 8:00am to 10:00pm.

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

 

Hours of Operation

November – February
Sunday: Closed

Adoption Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Animal Intake Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 3:00pm

March – October
Sunday: Closed

Adoption Hours
Monday – Thursday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Animal Intake Hours
Monday – Thursday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 3:00pm

 


 

Road Operations
Daily: 8:00am – 10:00pm

Owner Surrender Hours
By appointment only. Call 770.339.3200 during office hours for appointment

Fees

We may charge the following fees as applicable:
  • Adoptions
  • Impound/reclaim: $35 per animal plus boarding fees as applicable
  • Owner surrender: $25 per animal
  • Domestic animal boarding: $10 per animal per day
  • Livestock animal boarding: $15 per animal per day
  • Rabies quarantine: $200 per animal plus impound fees as applicable
  • Dart: $50 per animal
  • Domestic dead animal removal: $7 per animal
  • Trailer: $35 per user

2022 Closings

At peak seasons, such as prior to holidays, the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center may not accept surrendered pets due to lack of space.

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