Davidson County Animal Shelter
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Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm; Sat 11:00am-3:00pm
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Owner surrenders accepted only from Davidson County residents with a valid ID.
- Where
- Davidson County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Open-admission county shelter that houses stray, injured, abused and unwanted animals, offers adoptions and helps return lost pets. Animal control (a separate department) handles strays, rabies control and cruelty complaints for the county and the cities of Lexington and Thomasville.
How to reach them
Where: 490 Glendale Road, Lexington, NC 27292
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-5:00pm; Sat 11:00am-3:00pm
Good to know
- Who can use it: Owner surrenders accepted only from Davidson County residents with a valid ID.
- How to get started: Visit during open hours or call (336) 357-0805. For animal control, call Emergency Communications at (336) 249-0131.
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
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More keeping your pet, end-of-life care and pet loss near Lexington
- Rowan County Animal Services (Rowan County Animal Shelter) · Salisbury · 13 mi
- Humane Society of Rowan County · Salisbury · 15 mi
- Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary · Salisbury · 20 mi
- High Point Police Department Animal Control · High Point · 21 mi
- Forsyth Humane Society · Winston-Salem · 22 mi
Other help near Lexington
- Low-cost care Rowan County Animal Services Low-Cost Rabies Vaccines · Salisbury · 13 mi
- Spay/neuter Forsyth Humane Society Spay and Neuter Clinic · Winston-Salem · 21 mi
- Emergency Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Winston-Salem · Winston-Salem · 21 mi
- Pet food Forsyth Humane Society Pet Food Assistance Program · Winston-Salem · 23 mi
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