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 Dogs at the Shelter |
 Cats at the Shelter |
All dog adoptions include:
- Initial medical exam
- Initial deworming
- Initial heartworm screening
- DHLPP vaccination
- Rabies vaccination and tag
- Microchip ID and registration
- Spay or neutering
All cat adoptions include:
- Initial medical exam
- Initial deworming
- FVRCP vaccination
- Rabies vaccination and tag
- Microchip ID and registration
- Spay or neutering
The earliest a stray may be released for adoption is three shelter business days after being made available for reclaim by the Shelter. N.C. law requires this holding period in order to provide owners the opportunity to reclaim their lost pet. If an animal has been legally surrendered by the owner, the minimum hold does not apply, and we will make the animal will be made available as quickly as can.
Adoption Hours:
Monday through Friday, 11 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday until 6 pm
Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM
The shelter is closed on Sundays except for special events.
In the following circumstances, staff may decline an adoption:
- Adopter has been convicted in criminal court for matters related to animal cruelty
- Adopter has been cited for animal cruelty
Adoption fees are $40 for dogs and $10 for cats.
In some instances, these fees are waived. Special adoption promotions occur from time to time and include a reduced fee adoption.
Please visit the shelter during operating hours at 1601 Airport Road in Shelby or view adoptable animals on the Cleveland County Animal Services' website.
Call 980-484-4997 or e-mail Permits.Office@clevelandcountync.gov for application, scheduling, or permit instructions, and to submit applications.
For online inspection results, check your inspection status here.
*You must know your permit number- please select "Contains" from the drop-down menu, type just the numerical permit number, and then select Search.
We offer outstanding benefits including health plans with a $0 Employee-only Premium, HSA dollars up to $1,100, Employee Wellness Center, and more. Learn more about our benefits and awards!
Apply online at: https://epass.nc.gov/. If you need a replacement EBT card, to reset your EBT PIN number or to check your EBT balance; please contact the EBT Customer Service Office at 1-888-622-7328 .
Apply online at: https://epass.nc.gov/. If you have questions about services covered by Medicaid, please call the NC Medicaid Careline at 1-800-662-7030.
Energy Assistance (LEIAP/CIP)
Apply online at: https://epass.nc.gov/
You can apply for Child Support Services, review case information, and payment information, and make child support payments online at https://www.ncchildsupport.com/ecoa/ You can also receive information by calling the Child Support Customer Services Center at 1-800-992-9457.
Visit Cleveland County Social Services to learn more.Learn more about applying for a marriage license through the Cleveland County Register of Deeds.
The Cleveland County Passport Acceptance Facility is inside the Register of Deeds office. Applying for and obtaining a passport is quicker & more convenient for our citizens than going outside of the County. We accept Passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. You can view the current wait times on the US Department of State website.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Passport Applications require an appointment, and appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM. Please call to schedule an appointment at 704-484-4780.
Learn more about our Passport Acceptance Facility through the Cleveland County Register of Deeds.To obtain a certified copy of a vital record (Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate), you will need a valid state-issued ID or valid Passport. You may come to our office at 311 E. Marion St or if you prefer to order online or by mail (see instructions here).
North Carolina law [NCGS 130A-93(c)] specifies that certified copies of certificates are available only to the following people:
- The subject of record
- The subject’s spouse, parent, direct ancestor or descendant, step-parent or step-child, or sibling.
- An attorney or legal representative
The cost for Certified Cleveland County Vital Records is $10.00. If coming to the office to get a certified copy, please have your State-Issued ID with you (No appointment necessary).
Learn more through the Cleveland County Register of Deeds.
- Assumed Business Names
- Deeds
- Deeds of Trust
- Easements
- Notary Public Oaths (by appointment)
- Plats
- Power of Attorney
- Satisfactions
- Many more types of documents are recorded in our office. Wills are recorded at the Clerk of Court.
Learn more through the Cleveland County Register of Deeds.
Immunizations
Appointments are available through the Cleveland County Health Department (200 S Post Rd, Shelby) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Walk-in patients are accepted 8:00-11:30 am and 1:00-4:30 pm. Learn more here.
Travel Immunizations
Traveling somewhere? Need immunizations? For pricing and availability, please call 980-484-5100.
*For a list of what is required for each country, please click here to be redirected to the CDC's website.
Registration with the online company is required to bid on an item but is not required to view listed items. If you are interested in purchasing used County equipment through auction, please review items for sale at the link below:
GovDeals
GovDeals we accept cash, money orders, cashiers checks, and travelers checks.
We do not accept business checks or personal checks.
PropertyRoom.com
Property Room will be online payments only.
https://www.iaai.com
County vehicles for auction.
