Cherokee County Animal Shelter

Cherokee County Animal Shelter We are a progressively run, open door, county government operated facility. We offer shelter to all homeless animals in Cherokee County, Georgia.

08/27/2026

💔170 Days💔

Our sweet boy Jeff has reached a heartbreaking milestone of 170 days at the shelter. He has been overlooked for months, but through it all, he has kept his spirit intact.

When he first arrived, he tested positive for heartworm and underwent treatment here at the shelter. He is the definition of a resilient, loyal companion who just needs a second chance.

Will you please consider giving him a loving home?

❤️

⚓️🐾 ALL ABOARD FOR LOVE ON THE S.S. HOME FREE! 🐾⚓️🚢 Your new best friend is ready to set sail! ❤️Meet some of our adorab...
08/21/2026

⚓️🐾 ALL ABOARD FOR LOVE ON THE S.S. HOME FREE! 🐾⚓️

🚢 Your new best friend is ready to set sail! ❤️

Meet some of our adorable cats & dogs who are searching for their forever homes. These sweet passengers are ready to leave the shelter behind and begin their next adventure—with YOU! 🏡🐶🐱

🌊 Their destination? HOME.
❤️ Their favorite travel companion? YOU!

Whether you’re looking for a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or simply a furry friend to make your days brighter, there’s a passenger waiting to meet you!

🚢 Don’t let your perfect match sail away!
Come meet our adoptable animals and see who steals your heart. 🐾

⚓️ ALL ABOARD FOR LOVE!
🐶🐱 Help us get every passenger from the S.S. Home Free to their forever home! 🏡❤️

Your adoption includes:
Spay/Neuter
Microchip
Vaccines
Preventatives
Small Bag of Food

Location: 1015 Univeter Road, Canton 30115
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Date: August 22, 2026
💻See all our available pets here: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/72427-cherokee-county-animal-shelter-canton-georgia

Please note that the Cherokee County Animal Shelter operates as a 'first come, first serve' facility. This means we do not put animals on hold and we do not have any kind of pre-adoption paperwork. There is no physical line for Saturday adoptions or adoption events. On these days, CCAS utilizes a Virtual Line in which guests use their phone scan a QR code, fill out the required information on their phone, and wait for their turn in line. Please note that checking into the Virtual Line does not guarantee the pet that the party is interested in will be available, as our facility adopts on a 'first come, first serve' basis.

☀️FUN IN THE SUN FREE ADOPTION EVENT! ☀️With the recent hot weather, our shelter pets are dreaming of something even bet...
08/14/2026

☀️FUN IN THE SUN FREE ADOPTION EVENT! ☀️

With the recent hot weather, our shelter pets are dreaming of something even better than sunshine: a cool, loving home of their own! 💕🏡

Join us for our Fun in the Sun FREE Adoption Event and find your new best friend! 🐶🐱

🌞 FREE ADOPTIONS 😻🐶
This Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

🐾 Meet adorable dogs and cats looking for forever homes!

Adoptions Include:
Spay/Neuter
Microchip
Vaccines
Preventatives
Small Bag of Food

Location: 1015 Univeter Road, Canton 30115
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

See all our available pets here: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/72427-cherokee-county-animal-shelter-canton-georgia

Please note that the Cherokee County Animal Shelter operates as a 'first come, first served' facility. This means we do not put animals on hold, and we do not have any kind of pre-adoption paperwork. There is no physical line for Saturday adoptions or adoption events. On these days, CCAS utilizes a Virtual Line in which guests use their phone to scan a QR code, fill out the required information on their phone, and wait for their turn in line. Please note that checking into the Virtual Line does not guarantee the pet that the party is interested in will be available, as our facility adopts on a 'first come, first served' basis.

08/14/2026

🚨🚨Attention🚨🚨
Current Foster Families or New to Fostering Families

We have dogs who desperately need foster homes, and we’re hoping our amazing foster family or someone new who’s ready to open their heart and home.

Fostering saves lives. It gives a shelter dog a safe, loving place to decompress, feel cared for, and show their true personality while they wait for their forever family.

Must be comfortable with administering medications.

🏠 Current fosters: We’d love to have you foster again!
Please email [email protected] to setup a meet and greet!
�🐶 New to fostering: This could be your chance to make a HUGE difference! Please apply on our website at: https://www.cherokeega-animals.org. We do require a home inspection.

You provide the love, patience, and a temporary home and we will provide support, food, comfort and medical care along the along the way. 💕

WOW! Thank you guys so much for the overwhelming amount of applicants. We have closed the opening while we sort through ...
08/13/2026

WOW! Thank you guys so much for the overwhelming amount of applicants. We have closed the opening while we sort through all the candidates.

🐾 WE’RE HIRING! 🐾

Do you love animals? Are you not afraid of a little fur, slobber, p**p, and a LOT of physical activity? Then you might be exactly who we’re looking for!
This is not your average desk job, you’ll be on your feet, getting your hands dirty, lifting, cleaning, caring for animals, and giving plenty of love along the way. If you’re dependable, energetic, compassionate, and have a serious love for animals, we want to meet you! Come work hard, laugh often, and make a difference, one wagging tail at a time!

For any questions please email [email protected]

🐱💛 Happy International Cat Day! 💛🐱Today, we’re celebrating the purrs, head bumps, silly zoomies, and unconditional love ...
08/08/2026

🐱💛 Happy International Cat Day! 💛🐱

Today, we’re celebrating the purrs, head bumps, silly zoomies, and unconditional love that make cats so special. 🐾

Help us celebrate by sharing the love! Show us a picture of your cat friend in the comments! 📸🐈 We’d love to see the wonderful feline companions who have filled your lives with love and laughter. 💕

P.S.
And don’t forget about the cats still waiting for their forever homes. Their happy ending could be just around the corner. 🐾✨

Adopt. Foster. Donate. Share.
Together, we can help every cat find the loving home they deserve. ❤️

🐾 Name Your Price Adoption Event! 🐾We had so much fun last Saturday that we wanted to do it again!Your new best friend i...
08/07/2026

🐾 Name Your Price Adoption Event! 🐾

We had so much fun last Saturday that we wanted to do it again!

Your new best friend is waiting and for this special event, you choose the adoption fee!

Join us for Name Your Price Adoption Event and meet amazing dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens looking for loving forever homes. Every pet deserves a second chance, and your support helps make that possible.

This Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 10:00 am until
5:00 pm.

Name Your Price Includes:

Spay/Neuter
Microchip
Vaccines
Preventatives
Small Bag of Food

Location: 1015 Univeter Road, Canton 30115
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
💻See all our available pets here: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/72427-cherokee-county-animal-shelter-canton-georgia

Please note that the Cherokee County Animal Shelter operates as a 'first come, first serve' facility. This means we do not put animals on hold and we do not have any kind of pre-adoption paperwork. There is no physical line for Saturday adoptions or adoption events. On these days, CCAS utilizes a Virtual Line in which guests use their phone scan a QR code, fill out the required information on their phone, and wait for their turn in line. Please note that checking into the Virtual Line does not guarantee the pet that the party is interested in will be available, as our facility adopts on a 'first come, first serve' basis.

Did you guess correctly? Check the comments!Time for GUESS MY BREED! 🧬On July 1st, after more than 70 days with us, one ...
08/05/2026

Did you guess correctly? Check the comments!

Time for GUESS MY BREED! 🧬

On July 1st, after more than 70 days with us, one of our long timers, Jarjar Barks found his forever family. Jarjar was our resident cuddle bug who was so patient and it definitely paid off! He has found so much love in his new home and wanted to join in and play our game!
His new family ran a DNA test and shared the results with us.

Can you guess his breed?

Put your guess in the comments and check tomorrow morning to see if you were close!

A huge thank you to Miss Ava McCall for your incredibly generous donations! ❤️ We are so grateful for your kindness and ...
08/03/2026

A huge thank you to Miss Ava McCall for your incredibly generous donations! ❤️ We are so grateful for your kindness and support.

We truly appreciate you and Sparkle Queens Pageant for making a difference in the lives of our animals. Ava, you are truly a sparkle queen to our animals!✨🐾

Address

1015 Univeter Road
Canton, GA
30115

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17703457270

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