Lee County Animal Shelter

05/29/2026

Adoptable Animals Spotlight:

🐾 Meridian is a very sweet boy who walks on a leash well. He is very affectionate and will roll over and demand belly rubs! He has shown he is good with other dogs but would prefer not to live with cats. He requires a $10 rabies fee.

🐾 Jasmine is a calm, astute girl who walks great on a leash. She seems to tolerate other dogs if given proper introductions and the ability to maintain her own space.

🐾 Maceo, Al, Red, and Sherman are loving, playful, quadruplet kittens! Kittens do better in pairs, so why not take 2?!

05/15/2026

Adoptable Animals Spotlight:

🐾 Brooks is around 5 years old and a very sweet cat! He is a neutered black and white tuxedo shorthair. He requires a $10 rabies fee.

🐾 Irvin is a stocky 3-year-old who was a little nervous at first, but warms up nicely! His temperament with other dogs is unknown, so adopters may bring their vaccinated dogs to their meet and greet appointment. He requires a $10 rabies fee.

🐾 Paris is a 3-year-old sweetheart who may have some bloodhound genes. She has previously had puppies and is very loving. She requires a $10 rabies fee.

05/05/2026

Mark your calendars! The 3rd annual Breast Feeding Health Fair and Community Baby Shower is scheduled for August 21, 2026 from 11am to 2pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Adoptable Animals Spotlight:

🐾 Birdy is a bubbly 1-year-old who loves attention and would be best in a home with bigger kids that can respect her space. She has been spayed and comes with a collar, her 1 year rabies vaccine, and a microchip. Her adoption fee is $30 and her adopter is required to complete her continued veterinary needs.

🐾 Power Rangers #1 and #3 are both Belgian Malinois/Bull Mastiff males from the same litter. They are around 10 weeks old and are friendly and playful. They are required to be completely vetted by their adopter's choice of veterinarian and require a $50 deposit made to the vet to be used for required services.

🐾 Sopresa is a sweet cat who can be shy at times, but she loves to be given pets. She is about 4 years old.

🐾 Chadwick is a very loving cat, around 4 years old, who loves head scratches and meal time!

03/31/2026

SPECIAL EVENT TOMORROW!! Free Walk-In Rabies Vaccination Clinic tomorrow April 1st, 2026 from 12pm-4pm at the Lee County Animal Shelter 1450 N. Horner Blvd Sanford NC 27330. Please ensure cats and ferrets are secured in carriers and dogs are leashed and muzzled if necessary. Proof of previous vaccination are required. 1 and 3 year vaccines available whiles supplies last first come first served!!!

03/09/2026

💰Free💰 Rabies Vaccinations- April 1st, 2026 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. 💉1-year and 3-year certificates available.

🪪Must have a valid ID. Proof of previous vaccination is required to receive a 3-year certificate (applicable to cats and dogs only).

Cats, Dogs, Ferrets welcome. All animals must be properly confined- cats and ferrets in secure carriers, dogs on leash or in a crate and muzzled if necessary.

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WALK-IN & FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!
📣 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ***📣
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📌1450 N. Horner Blvd. Sanford NC 27330 - (919) 776-7446 option 2.

01/30/2026

Due to inclement winter weather expected again this weekend, we are canceling these Saturday adoption hours for January. Safety of our staff and the community is our first priority. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and warm.

01/20/2026

⭐️Gratitude. ⭐️Transparency. ⭐️Community.

At the Lee County Animal Shelter, we want to take a moment to say ‼️THANK YOU‼️- to our incredible volunteers, dedicated rescue partners, and every member of our community who has shown up and helped advocate for animals🐾 in need. Your compassion, time, and support make a real difference every single day, and we are truly grateful. 🥰

🪟We believe strongly in transparency, and we believe that when a community comes together with a shared passion for animal welfare, meaningful change happens. As we look ahead to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, we hope that everyone who cares about animals will find a way to get involved- whether that’s volunteering, fostering, or advocating and sharing the needs of animals🐾 in Lee County and across our state. 🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺🐩🐈

It’s important to remember that there are volunteer and foster needs all across the state, and we are just one of many shelters/rescues working hard to care for animals🐾 who need help. Every effort, big or small, matters. 💪

Please refer to the graphics below to see how 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ went and the impact that our collective support made possible. Thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and being part of a community that cares. 💓

01/07/2026

🐶😽Paws, Claws, and Forever Homes! 🏠🐾

Are you looking for a new best friend with four legs and a whole lot of love to give? Come join us for 2026's Open Adoption Events at the Lee County Animal Shelter on select Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM!

💥No appointment needed.
📍1450 N. Horner Blvd. Sanford NC 27330.
‼️First come, first served.
📥Friendly reminder: An approved adoption contract is still required to take your new furry family member home.

There are wagging tails and happy purrs waiting to meet you! So come fall in love, make a new friend and help an animal find their forever home!

❓Questions? Reach out to us Monday through Friday, staff are available for calls from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. (919) 776-7446 option 2.