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Your safety is our priority. The shelter is open for limited occupancy. When you arrive for your visit, you may be directed to wait in your car or in our Education Room. Please follow the posted signage.

Gwinnett Animal Welfare & Enforcement 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 Gwinnett 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.

 
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