Animal Shelter

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.

Shelter Office Hours Monday – Wednesday, 8:30am – 6:00pm Thursday, 8:30am to 8:00pm Friday – Saturday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Closed Sunday	Adoption/Kennel Hours Monday – Wednesday, 11:00am – 6:00pm Thursday, 11:00am – 8:00pm Friday – Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm Closed Sunday

Animal Receiving Hours Monday – Thursday, 11:00am – 5:00pm Friday and Saturday, 11:00am – 3:00pm Closed Sunday	Roving Road Operations Daily, 8:00am – 10:00pm

2018 Shelter Closings

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

Monday	January 1	New Year's Day
Monday	January 15	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday	February 19	Presidents Day
Monday	May 28	Memorial Day
Wednesday	July 4	Independence Day
Monday	September 3	Labor Day
Monday	November 12	Veterans Day
Thursday	November 22	Thanksgiving Day
Friday	November 23	Day after Thanksgiving
Monday	December 24	Christmas Eve
Tuesday	December 25	Christmas Day

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Animal Shelter

Animal Shelter

Animal Shelter

2018 Shelter Closings