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

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.

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