Kent County Animal Shelter

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 1 pm-6 pm; Wednesday, Thursday 1 pm-7 pm; Saturday 10 am-1 pm; closed Sunday. Adoptions end 45 minutes before closing.

What it is

Shelters and rescues

Where

Kent County

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Kent County government animal shelter providing temporary care and shelter for lost, unwanted and abused animals, adoptions, lost and found pet services, dog and kennel licensing, rabies testing and community outreach programs to keep families and pets together. Works with Kent County Animal Control, part of the Sheriff's Office.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

Good to know

• How to get started: Visit during open hours to adopt. Owned pets are surrendered by appointment; call 616-632-7300 to schedule.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.

Also from this organization

• Kent County Animal Shelter - Low-Cost Pet Euthanasia · Grand Rapids

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Sources

Kent County Animal Shelter official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.