FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2023
Cleveland County Animal Services Announces Expanded Hours
Cleveland County Animal Services is pleased to announce they will offer expanded weekend hours. The shelter will now be open to the public Monday through Friday, 11 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm (excluding holiday weekends).
“In order to be a better partner to the community, we are modifying our hours to reach more people interested in adopting a pet,” said Brad Gates, Animal Services Director. “We invite the community to visit us this Saturday, April 15th, our first Saturday opening, and meet those dogs ready to find their forever homes.”
Services offered during Saturday hours include adoption, lost pet reclaim, rabies vaccinations, and foster pickup. Animal intake will not be available on Saturdays.
Adoption fees are $10 for cats and $40 for dogs. This includes spay/neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccinations. In order to receive services, a valid photo ID must be shown.
Cleveland County Animal Services is located at 1601 Airport Road in Shelby. The visitor parking area can be found just past the shelter building.
In addition, the shelter will be launching new volunteer and foster programs. These programs will give residents additional ways to support the shelter through a wide array of opportunities. This may include, but is not limited, to exercising animals, assisting with off-site adoption events, caring for young or injured animals, or becoming an adoption ambassador. Interested participants can apply online through a simple application form on the Animal Services website.
Visit the Animal Services website at www.clevelandcountypets.org for information on upcoming vaccination clinics, volunteer opportunities, and special adoption events.
(Pictured: Adoption Coordinator Heather Dover spends time with Molly, a 7-year-old Boxer Mix.)
Media contact:
Karyn Owens
Marketing and Community Engagement
Cleveland County Government
704-484-4800
karyn.owens@clevelandcountync.gov