Hall County Animal Shelter

Our Mission

At Hall County Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care for the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year. Our goal is to connect every pet with a loving, permanent home through a transparent and welcoming adoption experience.

Serving Our Community

As an open-admission shelter located in Gainesville, we serve as a vital resource for Hall County residents. We believe that by working together with our neighbors, we can ensure every domesticated animal receives the care and protection they deserve.

Our Care Model

Our operations blend a supportive facility environment with a robust volunteer and foster network. While our dedicated staff provides high-quality daily care and medical attention, our volunteers and foster families provide the essential love and social interaction that help our animals thrive. From temporary fostering to medical and bottle-baby programs, we offer diverse ways to make a lasting impact on an animal's life.

Your Partner in Adoption

We believe adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to help you find the perfect match for your family. By offering resources like our Adoption Application and fostering opportunities, we ensure that you have all the information needed to welcome a new member into your home with confidence. Your support and involvement help us expand our outreach and provide every pet the chance for a second start.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Visit us at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville, Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or browse our available pets online to get started. Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer, or provide a foster home, your involvement changes lives every single day.

Trust Assessment
GoldRated Sep 12, 2026
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Online Review Highlights
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9/19 - Hall County Animal Control Officers rescue stranded dog on Lake Lanier

Animal Control Officers with Hall County responded this week to a peculiar rescue for a Cane Corso who had been stranded for three weeks in an area on Lake Lanier. Hall County Animal Services said a resident let the officers use his boat to reach the dog and bring him

8/22 - Animal shelter running out of room 97.5 Glory FM | North Georgia's Family Radio Station

Hall County Animal Shelter officials say they are running out of space for cats and large dogs, with only a few kennels left. Intakes have been coming in qu ...

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7/29 - Hall County Animal Shelter offers low-cost rabies vaccinations for pets

Georgia law requires domestic pets to be kept current on their rabies vaccinations.

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6/20 - Hall County Animal Services to host Microchipping Day on June 26

The Hall County Animal Shelter announced that they will offer half-off microchipping services on Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shelter is located at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville. “If your pets aren’t microchipped, this is an event you don’t want to miss,” Hall County Animal

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6/19 - Rabid racoon reported in Hall County

Health officials are urging Hall County residents to be cautious to keep themselves and their pets safe.

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5/30 - Hall Animal Shelter reducing adoption fees Fridays, Saturdays in June 97.5 Glory FM | North Georgia's Family Radio Station

The Hall County Animal Shelter is kicking off summer with half-price adoptions every Friday and Saturday in June as part of its in-house adoption event, “Ad ...

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5/12 - Delayed opening Tuesday for Hall County Animal Shelter

The Hall County Animal Shelter will delay opening to the public until noon on Tuesday, May 12, to deep clean the facility following the confirmation of multiple cases of parvovirus. “Our primary concern is the health and well-being of our animals, and we are taking all necessary steps to address

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5/3 - Hall County Animal Shelter offers discounted adoption fees through May 16

The Hall County Animal Shelter will offer half-off adoptions through Saturday, May 16, as part of the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” adoption campaign.

Recent Videos

10/7 - Check out our October WIN Video✨! Recently, Hall County Animal Services completed a Lake Lanier dog rescue that made a social media splash. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of Animal Control, Shelter Staff, and a local citizen, the pup was able to make a recovery and ended up going to a loving home. The Animal Services team performs work like this every day, and we are beyond thankful for the job they do. Check out this WIN video to learn more about the rescue and to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the Hall County Animal Services team! 🐶💪

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1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507

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