Guilford County Animal Services (Guilford County Animal Shelter)
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Hours: Open to the public noon-4pm Sunday, Monday and Wednesday through Saturday; closed Tuesdays. Animal Control: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Guilford County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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County animal shelter and animal control caring for lost, abandoned and surrendered animals. Offers adoptions, lost and found pet help, fostering, owner surrenders by appointment and owner-requested euthanasia. No appointment is needed to reclaim a lost pet, bring in a found stray or drop off donations.
How to reach them
Where: 980 Guilford College Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Hours: Open to the public noon-4pm Sunday, Monday and Wednesday through Saturday; closed Tuesdays. Animal Control: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.
Good to know
- How to get started: Call (336) 641-3400 or use the contact form on the county website. Owner surrenders require an appointment through the Owner Surrender page. Animal Control: (336) 641-5990; after hours call Guilford Metro at (336) 373-2222, option 3, or 911 for emergencies.
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