Henry County, Georgia Animal Care and Control

Henry County, Georgia Animal Care and Control We are the animal shelter for Henry County, Georgia. Visit us online at www.henrycountyga.gov!

We are located off I-75 at Exit # 218, 527 Hampton Street, McDonough, GA 30253.

06/05/2026

Whew... what a week, Henry County!
First, the good news: last month we hit our adoption goal AGAIN with 54 adoptions! 🎉 Even more exciting, we're only one week into the new month and 16 animals have already found loving homes and 29 animals were sent to rescue. Thank you to every adopter, rescue partner, volunteer, and supporter who helped make that happen.

But while animals are leaving, many more are arriving. In just the first 5 days of this month, we have taken in 33 dogs and 33 cats — a total of 66 animals. Those are big numbers, and we feel the weight of them every single day. Every kennel cleaned, every medical treatment given, every frightened animal comforted, and every adoption facilitated takes a team effort.

Still, we remain hopeful.
Why? Because we've seen what this community can do. We've watched families choose adoption. We've watched rescue partners step up when we needed them most.
The challenges are real, but so is the compassion in Henry County.

If you've been considering adopting, now is the perfect time. If adoption isn't possible, sharing our posts, fostering with a local rescue, or ensuring your own pets are spayed and neutered makes a tremendous difference.

Together, we can turn intake numbers into adoption stories.
Thank you for continuing to show up for the
animals who need us most. ❤️🐾

🐾 Let’s Talk About Stray Dogs & Rabies 🐾Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the brain and nervous system of ma...
06/05/2026

🐾 Let’s Talk About Stray Dogs & Rabies 🐾
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that attacks the brain and nervous system of mammals, including humans. Once clinical signs appear, rabies is nearly always fatal, but it is entirely preventable through vaccination.

Rabies is spread through the saliva of an infected animal, most commonly through bites. Worldwide, the vast majority of human rabies cases occur as a result of dog bites, making responsible pet ownership and stray animal control critical public health measures.

Studies have consistently shown a connection between large stray dog populations and increased rabies risk. Unvaccinated, free-roaming dogs are more likely to come into contact with wildlife reservoirs of rabies and can spread the disease to other animals and people. As stray populations increase, so does the challenge of ensuring adequate vaccination coverage and public safety.

The most effective tools for preventing rabies are:
✔️ Regular rabies vaccination for all pets
✔️ Spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted litters and reduce stray populations
This is one of the many reasons Henry County Animal Care and Control does not deny stray dog intake, even when we are full. Our community has entrusted us with protecting both animal welfare and public safety, and we take that responsibility seriously. Stray dogs are not simply an animal welfare issue—they are also a public health concern.
Please ensure your pets are current on their rabies vaccinations.

Meet Abyss. 🖤The depth of this sweet girl's soul is truly endless.Abyss arrived at our shelter alongside what we believe...
06/04/2026

Meet Abyss. 🖤
The depth of this sweet girl's soul is truly endless.
Abyss arrived at our shelter alongside what we believe may be her sister. One thing was immediately clear, her mammary glands were full of milk, but there were no puppies in sight. Sadly, this is a story we see far too often. Once puppies are sold or given away, the mother is sometimes left behind.

Despite whatever she's been through, Abyss remains incredibly gentle. The shelter is a scary place for her. She isn't the dog bouncing off the kennel door or demanding attention. Instead, she quietly seeks comfort, wanting nothing more than to calmly crawl into your lap and hide from the world for a little.
If you're looking for a loyal companion with a gentle spirit, please come meet Abyss today. Sometimes the quietest souls have the most love to give. ❤️
📍 Henry County Animal Care and Control

Meet Maxwell! ❤️Maxwell is a 7-year-old absolute sweetheart whose joy for life is impossible to miss. When he arrived at...
06/03/2026

Meet Maxwell! ❤️
Maxwell is a 7-year-old absolute sweetheart whose joy for life is impossible to miss. When he arrived at our shelter, he was as happy as could be—pulling on the leash, wagging his tail, and eager to make new friends. Hidden by thick fur and a happy face was a very thick laceration and infection from an embedded bandana. The same kind animals get after a groom. At some point in his life, Maxwell appears to have been loved and cared for.

Despite being in tremendous pain from the deep wound, Maxwell never let it steal his gentle spirit. In fact, he would pull against the leash—even pulling on the very injury that hurt him—just to get closer for pets and affection.

Dogs like Maxwell remind us why we do this work. No matter what life has handed him, he still greets every person with trust, kindness, and hope.

Maxwell is now healed and we are committed to helping him find the family he longs for.
Please send Maxwell your well wishes as he begins his journey toward recovery. We think this resilient boy has many happy days ahead of him. 🐾❤️

🚨 We Need You, Henry County! 🚨Every kennel has a story. Every wagging tail, every tiny purr, and every hopeful pair of e...
06/02/2026

🚨 We Need You, Henry County! 🚨
Every kennel has a story. Every wagging tail, every tiny purr, and every hopeful pair of eyes belongs to an animal waiting for someone to choose them.
Right now, we are urgently in need of adopters. If you've been thinking about adding a furry family member, today is the perfect day to come meet your new best friend.
Whether you're looking for:
🐾 A playful puppy
🐾 A tiny kitten
🐾 A small dog to curl up on the couch with
🐾 A large dog ready for adventures
—we have them all, and many are ready to go home the very same day!
When you adopt, you're not just changing one life. You're creating space for the next animal that needs our help. You become part of a story of hope, second chances, and new beginnings.
❤️ Adopt. Save a life. Gain a best friend.
📍 Henry County Animal Care and Control
527 Hampton Street
McDonough, GA 30253

🥚🐾 The Great Frankie Baby Hunt of 2026! Meet Frankie, our original Sploot Queen, and her adorable little sidekicks! When...
05/29/2026

🥚🐾 The Great Frankie Baby Hunt of 2026!
Meet Frankie, our original Sploot Queen, and her adorable little sidekicks! When Frankie first arrived at Henry County Animal Care and Control, she brought two babies with her: Freya and Fergus. Simple enough, right?

Wrong.
Apparently Frankie decided to host the world's most confusing Easter egg hunt and scatter the rest of her puppies all over town. One by one, they've been turning up and making their way into our care. Same age. Same area. Same squishy faces. Same little bowling-ball bodies. We finally started putting the pieces together and realized... these are all Frankie's babies!

These pups inherited all of Mom's best features:
🐶 Short little legs
🐶 Chunky potato-shaped bodies
🐶 Faces that are 100% designed for smooching
🐶 Professional-level splooting abilities

The best part? These babies are spayed/neutered and ready to go home the very same day!
Come meet Frankie and her little collection of "hidden treasures" today. We promise we've found most of them... probably. 😂❤️
📍 Henry County Animal Care and Control

🐾✨ The wait is over, Henry County… KITTEN SEASON HAS ARRIVED! ✨🐾Tiny toe beans? ✔️Homemade biscuits? ✔️Zoomies at 2am? A...
05/28/2026

🐾✨ The wait is over, Henry County… KITTEN SEASON HAS ARRIVED! ✨🐾
Tiny toe beans? ✔️
Homemade biscuits? ✔️
Zoomies at 2am? Also ✔️😂
Our cat rooms are officially overflowing with adorable kittens and sweet adult cats looking for families of their own! Whether you’re searching for a playful little chaos gremlin or a calm cuddle companion, we’ve got the perfect feline waiting for you. 🩷

🐱 Adult Cats: $35
🐱 Kittens: $65
🎉 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! 🎉

And honestly… cats LOVE having a buddy! From grooming each other to wrestling across your living room at lightning speed, feline friendships are one of the cutest things ever. Why adopt one best friend when you can bring home two? 🐾
Every adoption includes:
✨ Spay/Neuter
✨ Microchip & Registration
✨ Vaccinations
✨ Dewormer
✨ Flea & Tick Prevention
Please come help us give these babies the happy endings they deserve. One kitten purr can heal a hard day… imagine two. 💕
📍 Henry County Animal Care and Control
Come meet your new tiny roommates today!

🌌✨ A NEW HOPE… FOR 9 PUPPIES ✨🌌The galaxy is in desperate need of heroes… and luckily, they come with wagging tails, pup...
05/27/2026

🌌✨ A NEW HOPE… FOR 9 PUPPIES ✨🌌
The galaxy is in desperate need of heroes… and luckily, they come with wagging tails, puppy breath, and absolutely zero understanding of personal space. 🐾

Here at Henry County Animal Care and Control, we currently have 9 puppies searching for their forever homes! These little Chewbaccas are ready to leave the shelter and begin training in the ways of love, chaos, and zoomies.
Some are brave like Jedi.
Some are dramatic like Sith Lords.
All of them are incredibly adorable. 💫

As we head deeper into the busy summer months, puppies and litters continue flooding into shelters everywhere. While these tiny hearts are safe with us now, we desperately need adopters to help us make space for the next wave of animals needing help. Come meet your new best friend at Henry County Animal Care and Control. Because in this galaxy… rescue is the way. 🖤

Meet Patty Cakes — our brave little tripod queen! 👑🐾Patty Cakes arrived at Henry County Animal Care and Control with an ...
05/26/2026

Meet Patty Cakes — our brave little tripod queen! 👑🐾

Patty Cakes arrived at Henry County Animal Care and Control with an old arm fracture that had healed incorrectly and was causing her significant pain. After careful evaluation, the decision was made to remove the affected limb — and Patty Cakes has been thriving ever since.

Since her surgery, she is more active, more affectionate, and clearly more comfortable. She doesn’t know she’s “different.” She just knows she feels better. 💛

Cats with disabilities are often overlooked, but Patty Cakes is proof that a three-legged cat can live a full, happy, beautiful life. Now all she needs is someone willing to see her for what she truly is: resilient, loving, and ready for forever.

Because of her amputation, Patty Cakes must be an exclusively indoor cat where she can stay safe and loved.

Come meet Patty Cakes today and give this sweet girl the happy ending she deserves. 🐱💕

05/25/2026

Henry County joins communities across the nation in remembering and honoring the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

County offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The Recycle Center will be closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25.

Emergency services will remain available during the holiday. For department-specific information and online services, please visit www.henrycountyga.gov.

Address

527 Hampton Street
McDonough, GA
30253

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17702887387

Website

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