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Stanly County Animal Protective Services (formerly animal control) is an managed intake, municipal shelter located in Albemarle, North Carolina.

SCAPS is a division of Stanly County Sheriff’s Office. Stanly County Animal Protective Services is open to the public Tuesday - Friday 12-4:30 pm. Owner surrenders are by appointment ONLY. If you have lost or found a pet posting the found pet or looking at our current list of strays on Petco Love Lost site. We partner with them to help get lost and found pets back to their home. Please click the link to list the found pet or look for your lost pet. http://petcolove.org/lost

For owner surrenders or strays to be turned in please click on the link below and fill out all the information requested. We will email you to schedule as soon as we have space and time to care for your animal’s needs. We can only take in animals from residents of Stanly County. You must show proof of residence in order to surrender an animal. We do not take in owner surrender without an appointment.. https://aps.stanlycountync.gov/surrender

If you need help with a feral cat colony please click on the link below, fill out the form and we will take down your information and get back to you to set up a plan to catch them and bring them in. Please note you will be responsible for trapping and getting the cats to the shelter. We can provide the traps if you need them. We do not take in feral cats without an appointment. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVgeL0w9mhiXmtajtp68ZWidxbTE-cTsw6w8TjgZDgt2oHnQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

A Deputy can be requested by calling dispatch at (704) 986-3700 for welfare checks, bite reports, or dogs running at large. The standard adoption fee for dogs and cats is $100. Adoptions are first come, first serve with an approved application. Adoptions are scheduled by appointment only once an adoption application has been approved. Stanly County Animal Ordinances: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bk0tfebGqFSnscb8bX4uC-jzjvKSVWFF/view?usp=sharing

Apply to adopt: http://stanly.seamlessdocs.com/f/SCAPSAdopt

If you are interested in adopting a pair of Barn Buddies for rodent control for your barn, shed or shop, please complete a questionnaire:
https://stanly.seamlessdocs.com/f/BarnBuddiesQuestionnaire

Adoptable pets can be viewed here: Stanlycountyaps.petfinder.com

If you are interested in joining our lifesaving efforts by fostering, transporting animals or volunteering at the shelter, please complete an application here: Stanly.seamlessdocs.com/f/SCAPSVolunteerOpportunities

If you are interested in our spay/neuter t in contact when we have available spots. stanly.seamlessdocs.com/f/publicspayandneuterrequest

If you have found a stray animal, and choose to handle the stray hold in your home, please complete a Found Animal Form within 72 hours of the animal coming into your custody: stanly.seamlessdocs.com/f/FoundAnimalReport

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LINKTR.EE: https://linktr.ee/StanlyCountyAPS

10/31/2026

Miss Avery came and volunteered and left with her best friend… Congrats Avery and Bailey❤️

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS… AND A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE! 🐾🎃

Our Jurassic Bark crew is all dressed up and ready to steal some hearts this Halloween! 🦖👻💕

Meet Tango, Storie, Sheriff Phantom, and Khaleesi! These adorable little monsters have their costumes on, their bags packed (well, almost 😂), and they’re hoping the next door they knock on will be the door to their FOREVER HOME! 🏡❤️

They don’t need candy, spooky toys, or Halloween treats. Their biggest wish is something much sweeter… a family to call their own! 🥹🐶

Don’t let these precious faces spend another holiday waiting behind shelter doors. Come meet our crew and see if your new best friend is waiting for YOU!

🎃 Adopt a BOO-tiful best friend this Halloween! 🎃

📍 Stanly County Animal Protective Services
🐾 Adoption Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12–4

🧡 SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Let’s make some Halloween magic happen and get these babies HOME!

10/30/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OUR LITTLE GOBLINS! 👻🎃

Meet our adorable little goblins who are ready to put a spell on your heart! 🐈‍⬛🧡🖤

These spooky little sweethearts aren’t looking for tricks… they’re looking for treats, cuddles, and a family to call their own! 🥹🐾

They would LOVE to become part of your BOO CREW! 👻💕 Whether you’re looking for a tiny troublemaker, a cuddle monster, or a partner in spooky-season mischief, we’ve got the perfect little goblin for you!

🏡 Don’t let these little boos spend another Halloween without a family!

🎃 Come meet your new best friend at Stanly County Animal Protective Services!

🐾 Adoption hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12–4

🧡 No tricks, just treats and forever homes! 🧡

10/30/2026

We wanted to say Thank You to Lori Howell Traywick for her donations to the shelter….we appreciate you more than you know❤️

10/30/2026

🎃🐾 FROM SHELTER DOG TO HALLOWEEN CHAMPION! 🏆👻

Look who is stealing the spotlight!! Our very own former shelter pup, NASH, just won a Halloween costume contest!! 🥳❤️

From shelter life to living his best life and now bringing home the WIN! 🏆 Nash is proof that shelter dogs are truly something special!

Shelter dogs aren’t broken, unwanted, or any less amazing than any other dog. They are simply waiting for someone to give them a chance to show just how incredible they really are. ❤️🐾

And Nash is certainly showing the world what shelter dogs are made of! We couldn’t be prouder of this sweet boy and the wonderful life he’s living!

🎃 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!! 🎃

We want to see YOUR pets all dressed up for Halloween! 👻🐶🐱

📸 DROP YOUR PET’S HALLOWEEN COSTUME PICTURES IN THE COMMENTS! Let’s fill this post with adorable, spooky, silly, and downright hilarious costumes!

Bonus points if they’re former shelter babies! ❤️🐾

Once a shelter dog, ALWAYS part of our shelter family! 🧡

10/29/2026

Come on down to the Courthouse with your little goblins for Trunker Treat! But watch out for the dinosaurs!

Address

1037 Coble Avenue
Albemarle, NC
28001

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 4:30pm
Friday	12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17049863881

Website

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