Gwinnett Animal Shelter Gets Help from Nearby Students

The Jackson County Homeschoolers are working with Gwinnett's Homeless Pet Club to give love to an older shelter dog.

Volunteers Needed at Gwinnett Animal Shelter

Due to several new initiatives and events designed to maximize the number of adoptions from the shelter, the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Services is in need of volunteers.

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to give more of your time to the community? You may be in luck at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter. Due to several new initiatives and events designed to maximize the number of adoptions from the shelter, the Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Services is in need of volunteers. "The ultimate goal is to reduce euthanasia and find every adoptable pet a home," according to a news release from Gwinnett Police spokesman Cpl. Jake Smith. "Volunteers are an essential part of this goal, and we can’t do it without them."  The shelter has several events and activities on the horizon, in addition to daily needs. Volunteers are needed in all of the following areas: Volunteers for the shelter must be …

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Adorable Dogs in Need of a New Home

Can you give one of these precious dogs a new home?

If you are interested in adopting any of these adorable dogs, please call the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter at 770-339-3200 and refer to the animal ID# listed below the photo. Listed availability is based upon the most recent information posted on the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter website at the time of article publication. To see more pets available for adoption, visit the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter website. Interested in volunteering at the shelter? Complete the Gwinnett Animal Shelter volunteer form. Volunteers can help at the shelter by walking dogs, handling cats and kittens, cleaning and sanitizing animal areas and assisting citizens.  

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