Animal Shelter

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.

The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center 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

Phone: 770.339.3200
 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 Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement.