Onslow County Animal Services

Onslow County Animal Services All adoptions are first come, first served. Any questions about operations, please call or email! You may also call 910-937-1164 to speak with a staff member.

Please notice that the purpose of this page is to provide updates about the animal shelter and special events to followers. Questions or comments should be e-mailed to: [email protected]
to be responded to by a qualified shelter staff member. If you would like to donate, please visit our wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZQCPNC8UQAMU?ref_=wl_share
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o be brought to the shelter at 244 Georgetown Road

Thank you for showing support for your Onslow County Animal Shelter!

We are challenging YOU 🤙 How many dogs can we get to see the beach during the month of June through our Snout Scouts Day...
06/01/2026

We are challenging YOU 🤙 How many dogs can we get to see the beach during the month of June through our Snout Scouts Day Out Program?

Our Snout Scouts Day Out program gives shelter dogs a chance to get out, explore, and enjoy a day of adventure while helping us learn more about their personalities outside the shelter. And what better adventure than a trip to one of Onslow County's beautiful beaches?

🏖️ North Topsail Beach
🏖️ Hammocks Beach State Park
🏖️ Onslow Beach (if you have base access)

We challenge YOU to check out a shelter dog for the day and show them the sand, sunshine, and fresh ocean air they deserve! Whether it's a walk along the shore, a relaxing beach day, or just some quality one-on-one time, you'll be making a huge difference in a dog's life.

📸 Take photos of your adventure and share them in the comments AND upload them to our form!
🐶 Help a shelter dog enjoy a day away from the kennel.
❤️ You might even find your new best friend or help them find a new home!

Ready to accept the challenge? Stop by the shelter during our open hours without an appointment!

You can also set an appointment here so we can expect you: [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled&fbclid=IwY2xjawSKkJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwYVBmbTRZa0FlbXpmTlNoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhfNtJAaCSuwFlSIircSx9JQ1XoOA1cbJnMNcGeMghvumnnZpAP9qoLT4eYZ_aem_YWdncwBtYFhKmn2g5LPu7s8QhjB5&brid=YWdncwE_9wh8s3uuVzxYDQt1QU0l" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled&fbclid=IwY2xjawSKkJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwYVBmbTRZa0FlbXpmTlNoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhfNtJAaCSuwFlSIircSx9JQ1XoOA1cbJnMNcGeMghvumnnZpAP9qoLT4eYZ_aem_YWdncwBtYFhKmn2g5LPu7s8QhjB5&brid=YWdncwE_9wh8s3uuVzxYDQt1QU0l

☀️ Happy Monday, everyone! ☀️Before we jump into a new week, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate all of the amazing ...
06/01/2026

☀️ Happy Monday, everyone! ☀️

Before we jump into a new week, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate all of the amazing adoptions that took place over the past seven days.

Every kennel and cat condo that emptied this week represents a life changed forever. From puppies and kittens to adult pets and seniors, each animal that left our shelter found something truly special—a family to call their own.

We are so grateful to everyone who chose adoption this week and to the volunteers, fosters, staff, donors, and supporters who helped make these happy endings possible. Your support allows us to continue caring for animals in need and preparing them for their next chapter.

Join us in congratulating all of our newest adopters and their furry family members! 🎉🐾 We can't wait to see what this week has in store for the animals still waiting for their forever homes.

❤️ Drop a comment below to help us celebrate this week's success stories!

Meet Daisy & Luigi 💛🐾These two sweet senior pups came to us together as strays, and despite everything they’ve been thro...
05/31/2026

Meet Daisy & Luigi 💛🐾

These two sweet senior pups came to us together as strays, and despite everything they’ve been through, their love for people has never faded. Shortly after arriving at the shelter, both developed pneumonia and spent time healing in a loving foster home. We’re happy to share that they now both have a clean bill of health and are officially ready to find their forever homes!

Daisy is heartworm positive and Luigi is heartworm negative, but both are full of love and ready to spend their golden years being spoiled. They can be adopted together or separately, though they do enjoy each other’s company. These seniors would do best in a calmer home with laid-back dog friends who also appreciate the slower side of life.

If you’re looking for gentle companions to share quiet days, cozy naps, and lots of love, Daisy and Luigi may be the perfect match. 🐶💕

🚨 Today’s the day! 🚨Looking for a new best friend? Come visit us today at the Yopp Road PetSmart from 10AM–3PM for our a...
05/30/2026

🚨 Today’s the day! 🚨

Looking for a new best friend? Come visit us today at the Yopp Road PetSmart from 10AM–3PM for our adoption event! 🐾

We’ve got adorable dogs and cats ready to find loving homes, and the best part? You can pick up all your new pet essentials while you’re there! 🛍🐶🐱

Whether you’ve been thinking about adopting or just want to stop by and meet some amazing animals, we’d love to see you. Your perfect match could be waiting for you today 💙

📍 Yopp Road PetSmart - 570 Yopp Rd, Jacksonville NC 28546
⏰ 10AM–3PM
🐾 Adoption event happening NOW!

🚨 CLEAR THE COUCHES, HIDE YOUR SHOES, AND PREPARE YOUR HEARTS 🚨We are currently overloaded with adorable chaos — from sq...
05/29/2026

🚨 CLEAR THE COUCHES, HIDE YOUR SHOES, AND PREPARE YOUR HEARTS 🚨

We are currently overloaded with adorable chaos — from squishy little puppies to our sweet long-term residents who are still waiting for someone to finally say “YOU’RE COMING HOME WITH ME.” 🐶❤️

Looking for:
✔️ A jogging buddy?
✔️ A professional snack inspector?
✔️ A Netflix binge partner?
✔️ Someone who thinks you’re the greatest human alive even when you’re wearing pajama pants at 3 PM?

We’ve got a dog for that.

Our puppies are serving pure gremlin energy, while our long-termers are out here wondering what a dog has to do to get adopted around here. Some have been waiting WAY too long for their happily ever after, and honestly? They deserve their own Hallmark movie by now.

Come meet your soulmate with paws.
Adopt, foster, share this post, or at least tag the friend who “isn’t getting another dog” but absolutely is. 👀

📍Stop by and meet the crew today!
🐾 Your future best friend is waiting.

We've got some cute kittens available for adoption 🐱 these cuties will not last long!Stop by the shelter from 12pm-5pm o...
05/28/2026

We've got some cute kittens available for adoption 🐱 these cuties will not last long!

Stop by the shelter from 12pm-5pm on Tuesday-Friday and 10am-3:30pm for adoptions. All adoptions are first come, first served.

To see all available animals, visit our website: https://www.onslowcountync.gov/186/Adoptable-Pets

🎉 Come one, come all — it’s PetSmart adoption time again! 🐾Join us this Saturday from 10AM–3PM at the Yopp Road PetSmart...
05/27/2026

🎉 Come one, come all — it’s PetSmart adoption time again! 🐾

Join us this Saturday from 10AM–3PM at the Yopp Road PetSmart for another exciting adoption event!

What could be better than a one-stop shop? You can meet your new best friend and grab all the supplies you need to welcome them home — all in one place! 🐶🐱🛒

We’ll have adorable adoptable pets ready to meet you, and our team will be there to help make the perfect match. Whether you’re looking for a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or just want to stop by and say hello, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Yopp Road PetSmart - 570 Yopp Road, Jacksonville NC 28546
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 10AM–3PM

Who knows… your new family member may be waiting for you 💙

Our April 2026 statistics 🙂
05/26/2026

Our April 2026 statistics 🙂

🎉 We’re still smiling about how amazing our Stevenson Adopt-A-Thon was last weekend! 🎉Thanks to the incredible support f...
05/25/2026

🎉 We’re still smiling about how amazing our Stevenson Adopt-A-Thon was last weekend! 🎉

Thanks to the incredible support from our community, volunteers, staff, adopters, and Stevenson-Hendrick Toyota, we were able to help 18 dogs and 16 cats find loving homes! 🐶🐱❤️

Events like this truly take a village, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success. Whether you volunteered your time, shared our posts, stopped by the event, or welcomed a new furry family member into your home — thank you for making a difference for shelter pets in need.

Seeing so many animals leave for their forever homes was the perfect reminder of how powerful adoption can be. Congratulations to all of our adopters and their newest best friends! 🐾🏡

We have ONE hour left of our adoption event! How many more adoptions can we get done in the final stretch?
05/23/2026

We have ONE hour left of our adoption event! How many more adoptions can we get done in the final stretch?

Address

244 Georgetown Road
Jacksonville, NC
28540

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 5:30pm
Friday 12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19104550182

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