Cleveland County Animal Services

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!

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

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! 🐶🐱💕

08/12/2025

⚠️ FOUND DOG: A young male Terrier mix was found on College Ave in Boiling Springs on Monday, August 11th. He is neutered, but not chipped.

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!

08/08/2025

They’ve waited over 90 days.💔

While others found homes, they stayed.
Waiting. Watching. Hoping.

This month, during Clear the Shelters, we’re waiving all adoption fees because these dogs have waited long enough.

💙 Meet our longest residents:

🐾 Coco - 1-year-old female Retriever Mix. She's petite and playful, needs slow introductions, and does well with other dogs.
🐾 Colby-Jack - 2.5-year-old male Retriever/Cattle Dog Mix. He's sweet, energetic, and does well with other dogs!
🐾 Jackson - 2.5-year-old male Terrier Mix. He's the total package: cuddly, playful, and always up for a walk or a car ride.
🐾 Bella - 3-year-old female Retriever Mix. She's very sweet and playful, loves to play with a squeaky ball, and plays well with other dogs.

These are the ones who are always overlooked. But they have the biggest hearts, and they’re still waiting for someone to choose them.

Come meet them. Sit with them. See what we see. Maybe it’s you they’ve been waiting for.

📍 Cleveland County Animal Services, 1601 Airport Road, Shelby
📞 704-481-9884
🕚 Mon–Fri: 11 AM–4 PM
🕚 Sat: 11 AM–3 PM

08/08/2025

💕 Meet Mandy, Candy, and Pappi! They are 1-year-old Feist/Corgi Mixes. While a bit shy at first, they quickly warm up and thrive with patience and affection. With the right home, they'll truly blossom!

✨ They are fixed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Adoption fees are currently waived through September 5th!
✨ Visit them at the shelter Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm or Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.
✨ Call 704-481-9884 or email [email protected] for more information.

We highly recommend a meet-and-greet for every dog to ensure it's a good fit for everyone. Please visit them during shelter hours or schedule a meet-and-greet.

Please help us share this post to reach their forever families. 🥰

08/07/2025

✨ Thursday Tails of Hope ✨

Meet some of our adoptable dogs who are ready for loving homes!

📍 Visit Us:
🕚 Mon–Fri: 11 AM–4 PM
🕚 Sat: 11 AM–3 PM
📅 Schedule a meet-and-greet or just stop by!

⭐ 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

08/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at National Night Out this evening at Shelby City Park! Meet our sweet pups Sally, Macy, and Bell. 🐶🎉

Adoption fees are waived and these girls are ready to go home! Unable to adopt? Considering donating or fostering to support our shelter animals.

08/05/2025

Clear the Shelter Month is here — 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! 💕

08/05/2025

Good news for animals in Cleveland County! Our first responders can now support pets and animals with life-saving oxygen in emergency situations. 🎉

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2025
Cleveland County Enhances Emergency Response with Pet Oxygen Mask Kits

SHELBY, N.C.- The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all members of our community, both human and animal.

In a continued effort to support emergency preparedness and compassionate care, Cleveland County is pleased to announce the acquisition and distribution of WAG’N O2 FUR LIFE® Pet Oxygen Mask Kits. These kits are designed to assist first responders in providing life-saving oxygen to animals in distress.

To ensure rapid deployment and maximum coverage, the County will distribute two kits to each Volunteer Fire Department and one kit to every ambulance.

The reusable Pet Oxygen Mask Kits can be used to:

• Administer oxygen to pets suffering from smoke or carbon monoxide inhalation
• Stabilize animals injured in accidents or emergency situations
• Support working dogs with heat exhaustion or respiratory distress
• Provide pre-transport oxygen therapy before veterinary care
• Fit a range of animal sizes with interchangeable mask options
• Easily connect to standard emergency oxygen equipment
• Improve survival rates and foster community trust during animal rescues

Cleveland County remains committed to equipping our first responders with the tools they need to save lives. These kits represent an important step in supporting the vital bond between people and their pets, especially in moments of crisis.

Full press release: bit.ly/pet-oxygen-kits

08/01/2025

🚨 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 (clockwise from top left):
1️⃣ Top Left: 2-year-old female Dachshund/Beagle mix
2️⃣ Top Right: Approximately 5-month-old female Australian Shepherd mix
3️⃣ Bottom Right: Approximately 5-month-old female Australian Shepherd mix
4️⃣ Bottom Left: Male Chihuahua mix – safely held at 1333 Fallston Rd

🙏 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