City of Washington Animal Control

This page is dedicated to the Return of recovered animals to their rightful owners.

Adoption Policy
Please call or email our office to make an appointment to meet our pets! Open for walk-ins if an employee...
Adoption Application
201 W 3rd St
Washington, NC 27889
United States
Hilda

Hilda is a stunning German Shepherd mix who has been attending DogWorld Daycare to refine her manners and social skills....

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Arwen

Arwen is a super cute cuddly ball of energy! Her favorite things to do are play with toys, run, climb...

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Lychee

Lychee is a super cute cuddly ball of energy! Her favorite things to do are play with toys, run, climb...

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Lou

Lou was in a foster for most of her life before coming to the shelter, so she is leery of...

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Elton

Elton was in a foster for most of his life before coming to the shelter, so he is leery of...

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Elle

Elle is more than just a pretty face - she's a smart cookie with a heart of gold. Her attentive...

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Very Hungry Caterpillar- 10

Caterpillar isn't your average cuddly lap dog-no, he's much more than that. He's a hard worker with a natural instinct...

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Cady

Meet Cady! Cady came to the shelter with her sister Karen when they were only a little over a month...

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Karen

Meet Karen! Karen came to the shelter with her sister Cady when they were only a little over a month...

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Pumpkin -9

Pumpkin has been in a foster home for about a month now and here is what her foster mom has...

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Butters -7

Butters is seeking a home that shares his passion for adventure and outdoor pursuits. Whether you're an avid hiker, a...

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Rocky -1

Rocky is a bundle of energy, always eager to embark on his next mission. Whether it's chasing squirrels in the...

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Paddington Bear - 12

Be prepared to match Paddington's boundless energy! He's always ready for action and requires plenty of physical and mental stimulation...

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Lana

Lana is a beautiful little lady who has a big personality! When you first meet Lana she is very scared...

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Scrappy -4

Scrappy embodies the true spirit of a working dog. He's always on the lookout for adventure and excitement, whether it's...

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Gruffalo- 11

Gruffalo isn't your average small lap dog. This little dynamo is wired for work, with an insatiable drive to hunt...

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Maximiliano/Max

Max is a big loveable goofball who loves toys and people! Max unfortunately is Heartworm Positive, so he needs to...

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Mr. Krabs

Meet Mr. Krabs! Mr. Krabs is taking a small break from running the Krusty Krab and is taking that break...

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Pistachio

Meet Pistachio! Pistachio's most favorite thing in the world is attention! He loves to get pets, making biscuits and drooling...

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Panda

Panda is a great dog. He's loyal, friendly, and trainable. Gets along with other dogs that are like him, more...

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Steven

Steven is a sweet, energetic, playful dog who loves people! He is treat motivated and eager to learn making him...

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Nina

Meet Nina! If you look at Nina would be looking at an accurate depiction for if you asked a toddler...

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Hope (Lorelai)

I'm Hope, a bundle of energy and joy looking for my forever home. I'm a young, playful pup with a...

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Gertie

Meet Gertie! Gertie is the sweetest little old lady. When she first arrived at the shelter, she was not afraid...

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Louie

Meet Louie! Not too long after Louie's arrival to the shelter, he became an instant staff and volunteer favorite. Once...

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Harvey

Hi, my name is Harvey! I am 4 years old and still spunky. My favorite hobbies are lounging around and...

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Blue

**Bonded to Mommy** Blue is a handsome corgi mix who has lived with his sister since 6 weeks old. Blue...

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Mommy

**Bonded with Blue** Mommy is a beautiful corgi mix, she is a little more shy than her brother Blue so...

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Nova

Nova is a sweet, older gal who is need of a home ASAP! Nova is highly heartworm positive and needs...

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Angelica

This cute girl is Angelica. She was brought to us from a member of the public. At first she was...

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Lenny

I thrive in an active environment where daily walks, playtime, and mental stimulation are part of the routine. An experienced...

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Palmer

Palmer is an active dog who thrives in an environment that matches his energy level. He loves outdoor activities like...

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Barbara Ann

Meet Barbara Ann! Barbara Ann came to the shelter with her babies who have now been adopted. She was the...

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Autumn

This girl is all about cuddles and affection. Autumn could use a bit of basic training to refine her manners....

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Hallie

Hallie is a special little lady who will need a confident owner who is educated on fear based behaviors. Hallie...

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Camzy

Camzy is a wonderful old lady who seems to have had a rough life, so now she is looking forward...

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Taboo

Meet Taboo! Here are some of the things Taboo likes; pets, toys, playing, other cats, and humans. Here are some...

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Gretchen

Gretchen is a bundle of sweetness. She has a heart full of love to share with her new family. She...

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Snickerdoodle

Meet Snickerdoodle! Snickerdoodle was one of six cats that were released to us after their owner became unable to care...

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Dosido

Meet Dosido! Dosido was one of six cats that were released to us after their owner became unable to care...

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Priscilla

Meet Priscilla! Priscilla came to us as a stray and she was very underweight, because of her ear tip we...

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Kiwi

Kiwi is a fun, sweet, and energetic dog who needs a patient owner. She is uneasy around strangers and needs...

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Flip (Nutmeg)

I am a super cute cuddly ball of energy! I will need things to help get my energy out, cat...

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Flop

Flop came to us as a kitten, with no little to no experience around humans. She is still leery of...

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Stacha

Stacha came to us as a kitten, with no little to no experience around humans. She is still leery of...

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Feyre

Meet Feyre. Feyre came in with her babies and watched all her babies find a home, but no one has...

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Corey

Hi, I'm Corey! I was originally at another shelter but they asked if this shelter would be willing to take...

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Abby

I'm Abby, a sweet and lovable pup on the lookout for my forever home. Let me tell you a bit...

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