Cleveland County Animal Services

Cleveland County Animal Services Official Account of Cleveland Co. Animal Services in Shelby, NC.

Officers of the Animal Control program enforce local ordinances and state laws in order to prevent and control rabies. Animal Control Officers:
- investigate all animal bites
- investigate all reports of injured animals
- investigate all reports of cruelty to animals
- investigate all complaints related to animals which are a nuisance and/or dangerous.

⚠️ FOUND DOG: A male Pug was found near the HWY 18 and 74 Bypass on Friday, August 22nd. Please call 704-481-9884 to cla...
08/23/2025

⚠️ FOUND DOG: A male Pug was found near the HWY 18 and 74 Bypass on Friday, August 22nd.

Please call 704-481-9884 to claim your dog or share any information about where he may belong. Help us share this post so we can find his owners!

⚠️ FOUND DOG: A young male Lab mix was found in Light Oak near the Fairgrounds on Friday, August 22nd. He is unaltered.P...
08/22/2025

⚠️ FOUND DOG: A young male Lab mix was found in Light Oak near the Fairgrounds on Friday, August 22nd. He is unaltered.

Please call 704-481-9884 to claim your dog or share any information about where he may belong. Help us share this post so we can find his owners!

08/22/2025

Our 2025 Clear the Shelters Adoption Event is off to a great start! Help us keep up the momentum and visit the shelter to meet some incredible dogs and cats ready for their forever homes. Adoption fees are waived at CCAS through Friday, September 5th!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest today! 🎉🐶We had several happy adoptio...
08/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest today! 🎉🐶

We had several happy adoptions and many animals are now on their way to loving new homes. 🏡

If you missed today's event, don’t worry — we’ll be back tomorrow from 11 AM to 4 PM for Day 2!

Reminder: Adoption fees are waived through September 5th!

📌 View all our adoptable animals at: www.clevelandcountypets.org/adoption

Come see us today and tomorrow from 11 AM to 4 PM for our Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest! Our vendors are ready and ou...
08/21/2025

Come see us today and tomorrow from 11 AM to 4 PM for our Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest! Our vendors are ready and our pups are waiting to meet you. 🎉🐶

✨ Welcome Home Wednesday ✨Meet some of our adoptable dogs who are ready to meet their forever families at our Clear the ...
08/20/2025

✨ Welcome Home Wednesday ✨

Meet some of our adoptable dogs who are ready to meet their forever families at our Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest! Food trucks and pet vendors will be on-site.

📍 Visit Us:
🗓 Date: This Thursday and Friday, August 21st & 22nd
📍 Location: 1601 Airport Road, Shelby, NC
⏰ Time: 11 AM to 4 PM each day

⭐ Adoption Fees = WAIVED
Now through Sept 5 for Clear the Shelters Month!

All pups are:
✔️ Spayed/Neutered
✔️ Vaccinated
✔️ Microchipped

🐶 FAQ Time!
Good with dogs, cats, or kids?
Maybe! Many do well in playgroups, but we always recommend a meet-and-greet with your crew 🐕👧🐈

House or kennel trained?
Not guaranteed! Most need a little time, patience, and love 🏡💛
✨ 3 months = the average time to fully adjust!

View all our adoptable dogs at: clevelandcountypets.org/dog-adoptions

🚨 LOST DOGS – Please Help Them Get Home! 🚨We currently have multiple lost dogs in our care or reported to us. If you rec...
08/20/2025

🚨 LOST DOGS – Please Help Them Get Home! 🚨

We currently have multiple lost dogs in our care or reported to us. If you recognize any of these dogs or know their owners, please reach out!

📸 Photos:
1️⃣ Top: 1-year-old male Retriever mix, Brantley Dr, Kings Mountain
2️⃣ Bottom Left: 1-year-old male Bernese Mountain Dog mix, Brantley Dr, Kings Mountain
3️⃣ Bottom Right: 3-year-old female Terrier mix, South Oak Dr, Shelby

🙏 Please share this post to help reunite these sweet dogs with their families!

See all of the lost and found animals at: www.clevelandcountypets.org/lost-found

🐾 Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest 🐾Looking for your pawfect match? Join us for our Clear the Shelters: Adoption Fest — ...
08/19/2025

🐾 Clear the Shelters Adoption Fest 🐾

Looking for your pawfect match? Join us for our Clear the Shelters: Adoption Fest — two days full of love, wagging tails, and second chances!

🗓 Date: This Thursday and Friday, August 21st & 22nd
📍 Location: 1601 Airport Road, Shelby, NC
⏰ Time: 11 AM to 4 PM each day

We're waiving all adoption fees to help our shelter dogs find their forever homes! Whether you’re looking for a loyal pup or a chill senior pet, we’ve got the perfect companion waiting for you.

But that’s not all! Enjoy a fun-filled day with:
🍔 Local food trucks serving up delicious bites: Rhodies Food Truck and Black Sheep Mobile Grill on the 21st, Viva La Empanada on the 22nd
🐶 Pet vendors offering treats, gear, and more: Featuring Mobile Pet Hair Design Studio
🎉 A festive atmosphere for the whole family

Don't forget that cats and kittens are available at the PetSmart in Shelby!

Come meet your new best friend and help us clear the shelter! Every adoption makes room for another life to be saved — let’s empty those kennels and fill hearts instead.

Clear the Shelter Month is off to a great start — and it’s more than just adoptions!You can support our shelter and comm...
08/18/2025

Clear the Shelter Month is off to a great start — and it’s more than just adoptions!

You can support our shelter and community pets by donating an item from our Amazon Wishlist this month! 🐶🐱

We’re especially in need of:
🦴 Wet & dry food
🎾 Toys & treats
🧼 Puppy pads
🦮 Leashes
…and more!

📦 Ship donations to:
📍 1601 Airport Road, Shelby, NC, 28150
📍 Or drop them off during our regular hours (M-F, 11 to 4, Sat, 11 to 3).

👉 View our wishlist here:
www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3J1DIFQ6YVVED

Thank you for helping us care for our furry friends! 💕

⚠️ FOUND DOGS: Two senior female Shepherd mixes were found in Kings Mountain City Limits on Friday, August 15th. They ar...
08/15/2025

⚠️ FOUND DOGS: Two senior female Shepherd mixes were found in Kings Mountain City Limits on Friday, August 15th. They are very well-behaved, good dogs.

Please message us to claim your dogs or share any information about where they may belong. Help us share this post so we can find their owners!

🎉 Congratulations to Bell on her adoption today! 🐶💙So far, more than 30 dogs and 35 cats have found loving homes through...
08/14/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Bell on her adoption today! 🐶💙

So far, more than 30 dogs and 35 cats have found loving homes through Clear the Shelter! All adoption fees are waived through September 5th.

📅 Shelter Hours:

Monday–Friday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 3 PM

🐾 Join us for special adoption events on August 21 & 22 from 11-4 at the shelter!
Enjoy pet vendors, food trucks, and meet your future furry friend.

🔗 View all of our adoptable animals at: clevelandcountypets.org/adoption

🐾 Calling All Food & Pet Vendors! 🐾We're looking for local food and pet-related vendors to join our upcoming Clear the S...
08/13/2025

🐾 Calling All Food & Pet Vendors! 🐾

We're looking for local food and pet-related vendors to join our upcoming Clear the Shelter Adoption Events on August 21st & 22nd, from 11 AM to 4 PM each day!

These events are a great way to support our furry friends, connect with the community, and showcase your business while helping pets find their forever homes.

📍 Interested in setting up a booth?
📞 Contact us today to reserve your spot! Call 704-481-9884 or email [email protected].

Let’s make this a fun and successful event for everyone—two-legged and four-legged alike! 🐶🐱💕

Address

1601 Airport Road
Shelby, NC
28150

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

(704) 481-9884

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Cleveland County Animal Services operates the County’s animal shelter where we have dogs and cats that are available for adoption. The cost to adopt a dog is $40 and the cost to adopt a cat is $20. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccines and microchipping. The Cleveland County Animal Shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 4 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. The shelter is closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Cleveland County Animal Control Officers enforce ordinances and state laws in order to prevent and control rabies and they investigate animal bites, reports of injured animals, reports of cruelty to animals, and all complaints related to nuisance or dangerous animals.