Oakland County Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center
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Hours: Pet Adoption Center: Tue and Thu 10:00am-7:00pm; Wed and Fri 10:00am-5:00pm; Sat 10:00am-4:00pm; closed Sun and Mon. Animal Control (248-858-1090): Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; after 4:30pm or on weekends, contact local law enforcement.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Oakland County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Oakland County government animal shelter, pet adoption center and animal control. Handles adoptions, found cats and dogs, dog licenses and animal control reports.
How to reach them
Where: 1200 N Telegraph Road, Building 42E, Pontiac, MI 48341
Hours: Pet Adoption Center: Tue and Thu 10:00am-7:00pm; Wed and Fri 10:00am-5:00pm; Sat 10:00am-4:00pm; closed Sun and Mon. Animal Control (248-858-1090): Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; after 4:30pm or on weekends, contact local law enforcement.
Good to know
- How to get started: Visit the Pet Adoption Center during open hours or call 248-858-1070. For animal control, call 248-858-1090.
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
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