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Guilford County Animal Services The Guilford County Animal Resource Center is the only public, open admission animal services center in Guilford County.

We are committed to every animal that arrives at our facility, and to placing every adoptable animal into a new home.

10/17/2026

Halo was found as a stray at Sheetz, and somehow this petite brindle girl is still waiting for a home 🐾

Halo was found as a stray at a local Sheetz gas station and was a little nervous when we first met her, but her wiggly, friendly personality quickly came through 🥰 Halo now loves attention and will happily roll right onto her back for belly rubs whenever she gets the chance.

Halo is an incredibly easy girl to spend time with. She’s effortless to walk on leash, appears to be house trained and even takes good care of her blankets in her kennel 🦮 She’s the kind of dog who makes the everyday stuff feel easy, with plenty of affection mixed in.

She’s also a BIG fan of other dogs ✅ Halo recently had a play date with Rice Pudding, and the two had a great time together. She’d love to keep making canine friends and would be a great match for someone looking for a friendly, social companion.

At just 2 years old and 40 lbs, Halo has so much love to give in a little package. She’s already showing us what an easy companion she can be ❤️ Now she just needs someone to take her home and make those belly rubs part of the daily routine.

As always, we strongly recommend that resident dogs meet any new potential canine family members. If bringing a resident dog for a dog to dog test, please bring proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.

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10/16/2026

Notebook was abandoned at the shelter a month ago & not one person has come to adopt him.

Notebook is about 2 years old and was completely shut down when he first arrived 😕 Being left in a box with other cats understandably overwhelming, and for the first few days, he wasn’t quite ready to show us much of his personality.

Just 3 days later, though, Notebook started coming around. He slowly became more comfortable with his surroundings, and now he’s a curious little guy who enjoys exploring and seeing what’s going on around him 🐾

He’s even started coming right up to the front of his kennel to ask for attention and happily soaks up pets from the people spending time with him.

Watching Notebook become more comfortable has been so rewarding, but he’s now spent over a month at the shelter without a single interested adopter.

Notebook has already learned that people can be pretty great. Now he just needs one to take him home 🩷

To meet/adopt, visit us in Greensboro, NC from 12-4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

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10/16/2026

Franklin really wants an adopter so he can finally have a family and a toy bucket of his own 🤎

This 3-year-old and 75 lb boy was found as a stray standing outside a local business. With time to build trust, our team was able to bring him safely to the shelter, where he slowly began showing us his sweet personality 🥰 These days, Franklin is always happy to see new people and is more than ready to head outside when it’s his turn.

Franklin is easily leashed and enjoys getting out for walks. He can be strong when he’s excited, but once he gets some initial energy out, he settles into a great walking buddy 🦮 He also keeps his kennel tidy and appears to be house trained ✅ Around his canine neighbors, he’s curious and nonreactive.

Franklin is a big toy guy. He’ll happily hop right into our toy bucket to browse the selection, because choosing just one isn’t an option. He’s playful, cuddly and loves spending time with his people 🐾 He’s also patient during training and does well when given a chance to focus and learn.

Now, Franklin is a friendly guy who’s ready for a family to share his days with. Preferably one with room for a few extra toys.

As always, we strongly recommend that resident dogs meet any new potential canine family members. If bringing a resident dog for a dog to dog test, please bring proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.

To meet/adopt, visit us in Greensboro, NC from 12-4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

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10/14/2026

Adopted 🥳 Buckles came to the shelter as a stray immediately requesting belly rubs and a family 🐾

This 5-year-old and 52lb boy is friendly, affectionate and more than happy to lean his entire body into you for scratches 🤎 If you’re looking for a dog who enjoys being close without needing to spend every second on the go, he might be your guy.

Buckles is an easygoing, low-energy boy who walks nicely on leash and enjoys taking things at a relaxed pace. He doesn’t seem bothered by all the barking around him at the shelter and would much rather focus on his own little world ✅ He also enjoys playing with other dogs through the fence and seems interested in making some canine friends.

Buckles pays close attention during training, listens well and waits patiently for treats. He also appears to be house trained, making him an even easier guy to picture settling into a home.

Buckles is the kind of dog who makes spending time together feel easy 🦮 A leisurely walk, a little training, some quality couch time and plenty of belly rubs sound like his idea of a pretty great life.

Now he just needs someone to share it with.

As always, we strongly recommend that resident dogs meet any new potential canine family members. If bringing a resident dog for a dog to dog test, please bring proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.

To meet/adopt, visit us in Greensboro, NC from 12-4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

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Our shelter’s kitten season isn’t slowing down, with nearly 100 cats & kittens available for adoption and new litters ar...
10/14/2026

Our shelter’s kitten season isn’t slowing down, with nearly 100 cats & kittens available for adoption and new litters arriving daily 🐾🐈

If you’ve been thinking about adopting or fostering, these are the kittens who could use your help.

🐱 See all of our available cats and kittens here: https://tinyurl.com/y83wmjxe

We always have babies and nursing moms who aren’t available for adoption just yet, but are eligible for foster care while they wait 🩷

We’re currently welcoming fosters from surrounding counties! While our foster program is typically limited to Guilford County residents, we’re currently expanding to neighboring counties to help accommodate the number of cats and kittens in our care.

Please visit our site or send us a message for more information on fostering or adopting!

✅ All adoptable cats and kittens go home spayed/neutered, appropriately vaccinated and microchipped.

To meet/adopt, visit us at 980 Guilford College Rd in Greensboro, NC from 12–4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

10/13/2026

Mama Luna raised her 4 puppies until they found homes, and now she’s ready to find hers too 🩷

This 5-year-old, 64 lb girl came to us with her four puppies after her owner could no longer afford their care. She was sweet from the very beginning and headed into foster care, where she got to raise her little family in a comfortable home 🐾 Now that all four of her puppies have been adopted, it’s finally Mama Luna’s turn!

Luna can be timid when meeting new people, but once she realizes you’re a friend, good luck getting rid of her. She’s incredibly affectionate and would happily spend most of her day snuggled up next to you on the couch 😴 She’s an overall low-energy girl who enjoys leisurely walks and is perfectly content taking life at a slower pace.

✅ She’s also wonderful with other dogs, especially those with calmer personalities, and regularly enjoys walks with her foster siblings. Luna is house-trained, loves her crate and sees it as her own little safe space. She’s a smart girl, too, and already knows sit, down and shake!

Mama Luna has spent the last several months being a wonderful mom, and now she’s ready to enjoy a little more attention for herself ❤️ She’s already proven what a lovely companion she can be in a home. All that’s missing is a family to call her own.

As always, we strongly recommend that resident dogs meet any new potential canine family members. If bringing a resident dog for a dog to dog test, please bring proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.

Mama Luna is currently in a foster home & would love to meet you! Please reach out to her foster parent via text to set up a time to meet at (336) 706-3889!

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10/12/2026

Our shelter dogs had a little field trip yesterday, were the best guests… but nearly ALL are still available 🐾

Vegas, Saturday, Guinness, Enthusiasm and Cozmo joined us at Pig Pounder Brewery for a pet market hangout and adoption event ✅ They all got along wonderfully, made some new furry friends and showed off their excellent manners around kids. We couldn’t have asked for a better group to bring along!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, supported our shelter and spent some time with our pups. We loved getting to bring them out into the community!

To everyone’s surprise, all five of these good dogs are STILL available for adoption 👀

All available dogs: https://tinyurl.com/ycy92m9r

If you missed them yesterday, you can still meet them at Guilford County Animal Services. We’re open 12–4 PM every day except Tuesdays, and no appointment is needed.

(Except for Guinness in foster! To meet her, reach out to our foster coordinator Stephani at (336) 937-1867.)

10/11/2026

Buttercup has been waiting 162 days for a home, & somehow she gets cuddlier each day she waits 🩷

Buttercup is a 5-year-old, 50 lb girl who was found wandering around a local middle school. She quickly made friends with the people who found her, and she’s been winning everyone over at the shelter ever since 🦮 Now she’s our longest resident, and we really can’t understand how this affectionate girl is still waiting.

Buttercup is happy, wiggly and always excited to spend time with people. She loves being included, whether that means going for a walk, getting pets or simply hanging out together. Since we first met her, she’s become even more cuddly and loves getting close to her favorite people.

She has shown interest in other dogs at the shelter and settles into a nice walk once she gets some initial excitement out 🐾 Buttercup has so many of the qualities people look for in a companion: she’s affectionate, friendly and just genuinely fun to be around.

After 162 days in our care, Buttercup deserves to experience the best part of being a dog: having a person and a place to call her own. We’d love for her next update to be that she finally made it home. 🩷

As always, we strongly recommend that resident dogs meet any new potential canine family members. If bringing a resident dog for a dog to dog test, please bring proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.

To meet/adopt, visit us in Greensboro, NC from 12-4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

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Adoption Update 🥳 Nine days after being left tied to our shelter doors, Charles found the family who changed his life. S...
10/11/2026

Adoption Update 🥳 Nine days after being left tied to our shelter doors, Charles found the family who changed his life.

Someone brought Charles, formally Panther, to the shelter, tied him to our doors and took off. He was understandably nervous, but underneath that uncertainty was the sweetest boy.

Just 9 days later, Charles met the family who would change everything for him ❤️ His family says Charles has helped them heal and that they will be forever thankful that they found him.

These days, Charles is living his best life as a goofy boy with plenty of brothers, and has decided that horses are pretty cool too 🐴 His family even did a DNA test and discovered that this handsome guy is half Doberman and half Doodle!

From being left tied to a shelter door to becoming a beloved member of a family, Charles’ story is such a good reminder of how quickly a shelter animal’s whole world can change 🐾

To meet/adopt your future best friend, visit us in Greensboro, NC from 12-4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

10/09/2026

Felix is an 11-month old Shar Pei mix who watched his brother get adopted and is still searching for a home ❤️

Felix came to the shelter after roaming the streets as a stray with his brother who has since found a home.

Felix is a happy, 55lb, affectionate boy with a surprisingly calm demeanor. He loves staying close to his people and cuddling up for attention 🐾 He’s the kind of dog who’s just happy to be near you, whether you’re spending time together or relaxing at home.

Felix is a fantastic walker on leash, listens well to cues and already knows sit. He takes treats gently and even is affectionate when it’s time for a bath 🛁

At the shelter, Felix is non-reactive toward his canine neighbors 🦮 He did arrive with another dog, but he can be selective about his canine friends, so we strongly recommend a proper meet and greet before introducing him to a resident dog.

Felix has a lot of great qualities packed into one fluffy package. He’s young, affectionate and wonderfully easy to walk, and he’s ready for a home where he can settle in and get all the cuddles he has to give.

As always, we strongly recommend that resident dogs meet any new potential canine family members. If bringing a resident dog for a dog to dog test, please bring proof of Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines.

To meet/adopt, visit us in Greensboro, NC from 12-4pm any day except Tuesdays; no appointment needed.

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980 Guilford College Road
Greensboro, NC
27409

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Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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