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Monday 12pm - 5pm Tuesday 12pm - 5pm Wednesday 12pm - 5pm Thursday 12pm - 5pm Friday 12pm - 5pm Saturday 11am - 2pm

https://www.iredellcountync.gov/149/Animal-Services-Control

Iredell County Animal Services, 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC (2026)

09/06/2026

🐾 ⚠️ Special Holiday Closure Announcement ⚠️🐾

Iredell County Animal Services - located at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC- will be closed to the public on Monday, September 7- in observance of Labor Day.

How does this affect you?
🐾 The shelter will be closed for adoptions and other services, on this day.
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🐾Animal Control Officers will ONLY respond to animal‑related EMERGENCY calls during this closure
📍If you experience or witness an animal related emergency and require the services of an Animal Control Officer during this time, please call E-Communications at 704‑878‑5335 for an officer to be dispatched.

Iredell County Animal Services will reopen to the public for adoptions and other services on Tuesday, September 8 from 12-5pm, with Animal Control Officers also resuming their summer hours of 8am-8pm, responding to both routine and emergency calls.

We wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday.

09/05/2026

👀 Check out these ADORABLE Adoptable Cats/ Kittens at the cat center inside PetSmart in Statesville, NC (214 Turnersburg Hwy)!

💫 They are waiting to meet you, and find their Loving Forever Homes! Stop by anytime during PetSmart's public hours to Meet & Adopt.

✅️ They are all spayed/ neutered, microchipped, and UTD on age appropriate vaccines/ preventatives.

➡️ Adoption Fee at the PetSmart Cat Center is always ONLY 2️⃣0️⃣!!

😻 FEATURED FELINES OF THE DAY: Grace & Peace... All things we could use a little more of in our lives, am I right??
This All Girl group of 4-5 month old kittens came to ICAS as owner surrenders due to no fault of their own, when their previous owner could no longer care for them.
While some were more reserved at first, they have all quickly become very Sweet & Affectionate kittens, although going slow at first is key.
These ladies get along well with each other, and seem to be OK with other cats too!
They are laid back cuddle bugs, who enjoy treats and pets.
Having been at the Cat Center for around 2.5 weeks, these sweet girls are SO READY to find their Loving Forever Homes... if you are ready to add a New Feline Addition to Your Family (or maybe even 2), please consider these wonderdul kittens who are as sweet as their names are!!

*All Available as of 11am 9/5. Post is unable to be updated in real time as adoptions occur- visit PetSmart!

09/05/2026

⚠⚠ PROTECT YOUR PET! ⚠⚠ 🐾 Iredell County Residents ONLY! 🐾

📢📢 Monthly Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic is Coming Up - Tuesday, September 8! ! Keep reading for full details and time! 📢📢

🚗💉 September's clinic will be held next Tuesday, September 8 from 6pm–7pm
📍 Location: 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville

These convenient drive‑thru clinics happen EVERY 2nd Tuesday — so mark your calendars! Should any clinic be cancelled for any reason, we will announce that cancellation here on FB. If you don't see that cancellation, the clinic is ON!🗓️✨

❗ Important Reminders:
• This is a drive-thru clinic with no need to get out of your car
• 🐕Dogs must be on leash
• 🐱 ALL cats must be in carriers — ONE cat per carrier
• 💉 Only 1‑year rabies vaccinations are offered at this clinic
• 💵 $5 CASH ONLY

• ⏰ You must be in line no later than 7pm for your pet(s) to receive their vaccine!

Help keep your pets — and our community — safe and protected! ❤️🐶🐱

09/04/2026

🐾 Puppy Love Alert! 🐾

The puppy love 🥰 is never-ending here at the shelter, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to Wendy! Wendy is an absolutely adorable 8-week-old mixed large-breed puppy who will be making her big debut in our adoption area tomorrow.

A kind-hearted citizen found Wendy as a stray on the side of the road, kept her safe all weekend, and searched for her owner. When no one came forward, they brought Wendy to us so she could find her forever family.

This girl is full of sweetness, personality, and the most expressive little face you’ve ever seen! Pictures just don’t do her justice—you really have to meet her in person to experience her cuteness 😍 overload.

Come meet Wendy tomorrow and let her puppy love brighten your day!

💜Wendy
8-weeks-old • Spayed Female • 9.9 lbs

🩺All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age‑appropriate vaccines and preventatives. Adopters must establish vet care after adoption.

☑Please bring a collar and leash, or purchase a combo from us for $15 to safely take your new family member home.

📍We are located at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC.

⏰Hours
Monday- Friday: 12- 5 p.m (Closed 9/7/26 in honor of Labor Day)
Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
✳️Adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-serve, and in-person.

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 🐾Our Labor Day Adoption Special Ends tomorrow! 🐾🇺🇸

Don’t miss our Dog and Cat Adoption Special! All dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens have an adoption fee of just 2️⃣0️⃣, with some fees WAIVED altogether!

🐾 Adopting a pet is a lifelong promise. Please only adopt if you’re ready to commit forever. Be sure your home, heart, and circumstances are truly prepared—returning a pet takes a toll on them. Double-check any housing or insurance restrictions before adopting, and wait if your life is in transition.

Give your new friend time to adjust: follow the 3-3-3 Rule—3️⃣ days to decompress, 3️⃣ weeks to settle in, 3️⃣ months to build trust.
Love, patience, and commitment change lives—especially theirs, and yours.

🩺All adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age‑appropriate vaccines and preventatives. Adopters must establish vet care after adoption.

Check out our wonderful animals available for adoption by clicking the link below. If you find one you'd like to meet, come visit them at the shelter!

https://www.iredellcountync.gov/152/Adoptions

📍We are located at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC.

⏰Hours
Monday- Friday: 12- 5 p.m (Closed 9/7/26 in honor of Labor Day)
Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m
✳️Adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-serve, and in-person.

✅Before you take your new family member home:
🐶 For dogs: Please bring a collar and leash, or purchase a collar and leash combo from us for $15 to ensure your pup travels safely.
🐱 For cats: Please bring a cat carrier, or purchase one from us for $5 to help your kitty travel home comfortably and securely.

09/04/2026

🤠🐮 We're Bursting at the Seams with Cattle Dog Cuteness! 🐮🤠

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Our shelter is overflowing with irresistible cattle dog mixes, from playful puppies to seasoned adults, all eager to find their forever homes. If you’ve been dreaming about adding a cattle dog to your family, now’s the perfect time to meet our crew and discover which one is the right fit for you.

Australian Cattle dogs are clever, energetic, and loyal companions. They thrive when they have a job to do—whether it’s agility, hiking, or playing endless games of fetch! If you’re up for the fun and adventure, a cattle dog could be your ideal match.

First-time cattle dog parent? No worries! We believe everyone deserves to share life with the dog breed of their dreams. We trust you’ve done your homework, but we’re always here to guide you.

A few things to know:
✨Cattle dogs are working dogs and love to herd, so they need plenty of mental and physical activity to stay happy.

✨Because herding often involves nipping at the heels (like they would with livestock), adult cattle dogs may not be the best fit for homes with small children. However, our playful puppies may be a wonderful option for families with kids!

Ready to meet your new sidekick? Explore the cattle dogs available below, read the information about each dog captioned under their photo 📷, and visit us tomorrow—you might just find your perfect match!

🗒Please note: The puppies in this post are not related to the adult cattle dogs and did not arrive with them. However, all the adult cattle dogs previously lived together.

🩺All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age‑appropriate vaccines and preventatives. Adopters must establish vet care after adoption.

☑Please bring a collar and leash, or purchase a combo from us for $15 to safely take your new family member home.

📍We are located at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC.

⏰Hours
Monday- Friday: 12- 5 p.m (Closed 9/7/26 in honor of Labor Day)
Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
✳️Adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-serve, and in-person.

🐶🧑Meet & Greets:
Although all the dogs featured in this post have demonstrated positive interactions with other dogs, we always recommend meet-and-greets with both dogs and children to ensure the best possible match.

Please let 'forever' be a promise you can keep, before you adopt!
And remember the 3-3-3 Rule when adopting a shelter pet.
📘The 3–3–3 Rule:
3 days to decompress
3 weeks to settle in
3 months to build trust

09/04/2026

🤗💘 For Davey's Home - Bring On The Human Cuddles! NO Cats Please 🤗💘

Coming to us as a stray after entering his finder’s yard and chasing their cats, Davey is counting on his perfect family finding him!
This 3 year old awaited our officer’s arrival in the arms of his finder, as he was perfectly pleasant, friendly and sweet with all the humans – even their child! Now the cats, that was a different story! He even got a few cat scratches, and rightly so, while he was actively chasing them!

Since he has been here, he met a similar sized spayed female and greeted her with nose-to-nose sniffs - to which her response was a precious play bow! Sweet Davey tried to emulate his friend’s gracefulness, and it was a play bow ‘bow off’! The playing ensued and it was a great meeting with his canine pal!

He LOVES to play with stuffies, and is truly a calm and gentle little man!

We always recommend meet and greets with other dogs and children prior to adoption to ensure a great fit for all. And we do NOT recommend a home with cats for this guy and for the cats in the home!

We are a first come, first served and in-person adoption center and are located at 430 Bristol Drive in Statesville, NC.
We are open for adoption:
Monday-Friday 12-5pm
Saturdays 11am-2pm

All of our adoptable dogs/puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and UTD on all age-appropriate vaccines/preventatives. Adopters will need to establish vet care upon adopting to maintain their new family member’s health and wellness.

And remember the 3-3-3 Rule when adopting a shelter pet.
3 days for your new pet to decompress
3 weeks for your new family member to settle in
3 months for them to build trust

Davey’s adoption fee is WAIVED!!!
Please bring a collar and leash OR purchase a combo from us for only $15 to safely take your new family member home.

Davey/A320081: 3 years old, neutered male, 52.30 pounds

09/04/2026

🥰Meet Iggy!🥰

Iggy is a charming 3-year-old cattle dog mix with plenty of love to share! He arrived at the shelter as a stray with a microchip, and after some detective work, we found a previous owner who had rehomed him a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, his most recent family's details are a mystery, and no one has come to reclaim him.

But Iggy isn’t letting that get him down! He’s still all smiles and wags, hoping that the third time’s the charm and his true forever home is just around the corner. We’ve learned that Iggy is super playful, absolutely loves playing with toys 🧸, and can’t get enough of splashing in the water💦! Although we don’t know much about his past, he’s been nothing but sweet, loving, and upbeat during his time with us. He’s the kind of dog who’s always ready to make a new friend!

When Iggy met another dog at the shelter, he couldn’t contain his excitement and burst into zoomies! He’s playful, social, and sometimes gets a little too enthusiastic, but he’s quick to listen and respectful when gently corrected by other dogs. If you’re looking for a lively, loyal, and affectionate companion to bring happiness to your home, Iggy is your guy.

Come meet Iggy and see if you’re the person he’s been waiting for!

💦Iggy
3-years-old • Neutered Male • 49.20 lbs

🩺All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age‑appropriate vaccines and preventatives. Adopters must establish vet care after adoption.

☑Please bring a collar and leash, or purchase a combo from us for $15 to safely take your new family member home.

📍We are located at 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC.
⏰Hours
Monday- Friday: 12- 5 p.m
Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
✳️Adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-serve, and in-person.

🐶🧑Meet & Greets:
We always recommend meet‑and‑greets with other dogs and children to ensure a great fit.

Please let 'forever' be a promise you can keep, before you adopt!
And remember the 3-3-3 Rule when adopting a shelter pet.
📘The 3–3–3 Rule:
3 days to decompress
3 weeks to settle in
3 months to build trust
Adoption fee 8️⃣0️⃣

09/04/2026

❤️❤️ Sweet Greta- Look at that SMILE!❤️❤️

Wandering between her finder’s yard and a busy roadway, Greta was neither chipped nor had an ID tag - which means no way to contact a family!

She tries to help wherever she can (not helpful at the front desk, but she sure is cute trying!) and we have found that she helps best by just being by your side! Such a good girl!

She has met two other dogs here, one same size, neutered male and one slightly larger spayed female, and although she didn’t seem too interested in playing, she didn’t mind just hanging out with them.
Greta was polite even when they started pawing at her, and was very restrained with both of them in her correction.
She may do best with a calm more respectful dog - not playing as much as some of her younger counterparts, and will require that she receives a meet and greet with other dogs who may be in the home, prior to adoption.

We always recommend meet and greets with children prior to adoption to ensure a great fit for all, also!
Because she was a stray, we don't know how she does with cats and have no way to test for that.
Come and meet this sweet little lady in person to see if she is meant to spend forever with your family! We are a first come, first served and in person adoption center.
All of our adoptable dogs/puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and UTD on all age-appropriate vaccines/preventatives. Adopters will need to establish vet care upon adopting to maintain their new family member’s health and wellness.

She is hopeful that her NEW family will find her – so she can become a beloved member of her very own family!

And remember the 3-3-3 Rule when adopting a shelter pet.
3 days for your new pet to decompress
3 weeks for your new family member to settle in
3 months for them to build trust
Greta’s adoption fee is WAIVED!!
Please bring a collar and leash OR purchase a combo from us for only $15 to safely take your new family member home.

We are located at 430 Bristol Drive in Statesville, NC. We are open for adoptions Monday-Friday 12-5pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm.
Greta/A319960: 7 years old, spayed female, 36.80 pounds

09/04/2026

😍Meet Fang, our incredibly handsome 4-year-old German Shepherd!

Fang’s journey began under heartbreaking 💔 circumstances. He and his canine housemates arrived at the shelter severely emaciated and unsure what the future would hold. But Fang’s resilience and gentle spirit have truly shined through. With loving care, he has gained over 20 pounds and undergone the most incredible transformation—a true glow-up! The difference between his intake photo and the joyful, healthy boy he is now is nothing short of inspiring.

But what really makes Fang special goes far beyond his looks. His personality shines brighter 😎 than ever! Fang is a sweet, gentle soul who loves making new friends—both canine and human. He walks beautifully on a leash, knows how to sit, and delights in playtime with other dogs.

Because Fang is still learning that food is always available, he’s a bit excited when taking treats, so he’d do best in a home without small children. What Fang longs for most is a patient, loving family who will support him as he continues to gain confidence, thrive, and discover all the joys of being truly safe and cared for.

If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with a heart of gold, come meet Fang at the shelter. He’s ready for his forever family—and to share all the happiness he has to offer!

💛Fang/A285099: 4-years-old, Neutered Male, 70.60 pounds

Please let 'forever' be a promise you can keep, before you adopt!
And remember the 3-3-3 Rule when adopting a shelter pet.
✨3 days for your new pet to decompress
✨3 weeks for your new family member to settle in
✨3 months for them to build trust

Fang's adoption fee is 2️⃣0️⃣ now through end of day, September 5, 2026 as part of our current Labor Day adoption special!

🐾Please bring a collar and leash OR purchase a combo from us for only $15 to safely take your new family member home.

We are are located at 📍 430 Bristol Drive in Statesville, NC. We are open for adoptions Monday-Friday 12-5pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm.

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