Cornelius Animal Shelter

09/06/2026

09/01/2026

Why are Rocket and Finn sticking their tongues out at you? Because you haven’t visited them yet!

These two friendly sweethearts are both looking for homes, and somehow, neither has received a single application. They’re family-friendly, pet-friendly, house-trained, young, healthy, affectionate, and just all-around wonderful companions!

Reverse their judgement and come meet them at the shelter! ❤️😛

08/26/2026

🐶 Happy National Dog Day from adoptable Finn! 🐶

As you can see, Finn LOVES toys. In fact, one of his favorite ways to greet you is to bring you a toy. But as much as he loves his toys, there’s one thing he loves even more: you.

Finn is an absolute love bug. He loves being petted and will happily abandon a toy if it means getting some cuddles. Kneel down beside him and he’ll twirl himself right into your lap. He just wants to be close to his people.

And there’s even more to love about Finn:
🏠 House-trained and ready to settle into a home
🐾 Dog-friendly and plays great with canine friends
🎾 Playful and a good balance of energy and calm
🌎 Adventurous, curious, and ready to explore
🥰 Incredibly affectionate and eager to be loved

Finn is only 1½ years old! He’s a well-rounded, genuinely good boy who somehow hasn’t gotten much interest. We think he’s pretty special, and we’d love to see him finally find the family who will love him right back.

08/26/2026

Rocket would like to blast off into your life! 💥

Despite his boisterous name, he is easygoing and incredibly sweet. He loves receiving attention, snacking on Churus, and showing you what a good boy he is. A few things he would like you to know he is:

🚀 Affectionate with everyone and has a gentle personality
🚀 Highly motivated by food and deserves all the treats
🚀 Litter trained, keeps his area clean, and has good manners
🚀 Comfortable and friendly around other cats
🚀 2½ years old, neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated

Rocket is an easygoing guy who would be perfectly happy spending his days getting attention, enjoying good food, and hanging out with his people. He doesn’t ask for much, just plenty of love.

08/24/2026

If you’re a solitary, slightly-grumpy person looking for a companion who isn’t clingy and is also grumpy and solitary (but less so with you), then we may have found your match.

Tuesday is a special girl who needs a special adopter willing to appreciate her personality and give her a chance.

Things Tuesday loves:
🧡 Temptation treats
🧡 Lounging and observing
🧡 Post-It Notes (yes, really)
🧡 Tuesdays

Things Tuesday hates:
💔 Other animals
💔 Having her boundaries tested
💔 Getting fed late
💔 Tuesdays

Tuesday is 6 years old and already spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines. She has been at the shelter for 14 months after being surrendered by the family who originally rescued her as a feral kitten.

She may not be everyone’s cat, and she’s perfectly okay with that. She’s looking for HER person: someone who understands that love doesn’t always mean having a cat glued to your side. Sometimes, it looks like quietly sharing a room, respecting each other’s space, and, most importantly, making sure dinner is on time. 🧡

08/21/2026

A little awareness can go a long way. Let’s keep our community informed and our cats safe. 🐾

08/17/2026

BOTH-ADOPTED!
We posted about Tank yesterday… now meet his two children! 🐾

Their dad is a Rottweiler and their mom is a Pit Bull, so these two are likely to grow into medium-to-large dogs. They are currently 16 weeks old, neutered/spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.

🐶 Nova (tanner markings) is sweet and affectionate but a little more independent. She loves attention but also enjoys setting off to investigate the world around her. She’s curious, confident, and always ready for an adventure.

🐶 TJ (lighter markings) is the affectionate, people-focused sibling. He loves toys, playtime, and attention, and he already seems eager to please. He learned “sit” quickly and often looks to people for guidance and praise.

Both are typical puppies: energetic, playful, teething, and still learning! Neither is house-trained yet, and both will need patient, consistent training, socialization, and plenty of positive reinforcement. They love wrestling and playing together, but they’re ready to find families of their own.

If you’re looking for a puppy who comes with a blank slate, a little chaos, and a LOT of love to give, TJ or Nova might be your perfect match! ❤🐾

08/16/2026

ADOPTED!
Meet Tank, a 1½-year-old, 90-pound Rottie with a huge heart and an even bigger personality! He’s confident, playful, affectionate, and absolutely loves people -especially when butt scratches are involved.

Tank is smart, goofy, and friendly, but he’s also boisterous and still learning his manners. He’ll need continued work on basic obedience and leash walking, along with plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, structure, and consistency. He’s mostly house-trained, knows “sit” (sometimes!), and would love a home where he can be part of the action with his people and potentially a canine sibling.

There is one important medical consideration: Tank was hit by a car earlier in life and has an old, painful injury to his left hip. He gets around well, but the injury may require further veterinary evaluation and care. Otherwise, Tank is healthy and already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.

He needs a confident adopter who understands the breed and is willing to put in the work. He may not be perfectly behaved yet, but he has so much potential and a whole lot of love to give. ❤️

08/12/2026

🐾 Finn is a catch!

At just 1½ years old, Finn is already showing us what a wonderful companion he can be. He’s dog-friendly, house-trained, and a huge love bug who absolutely loves attention and pets. When he gets excited, you’ll get the cutest butt wiggles, and he may even bring you a stuffy! 🥰

Finn is the kind of dog who would love to be by your side, whether you’re heading out on an adventure or just spending a quiet day together. He’s a sweet, affectionate guy who is ready to find his person. And the best part? Finn is already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccines, so he’s ready to go home! ❤️

08/11/2026

ADOPTED!
I’m sure many of you recognize Miss Kitty. For over a year, Miss Kitty was our playroom cat — greeting visitors, hanging out with staff, and soaking up every bit of attention she could get. We are incredibly happy to finally say that Miss Kitty is ADOPTABLE! 🎉

At 5 years old, Miss Kitty is a total people-cat. She loves being around people and has always made the most of her time with staff and visitors. She has lived with dogs before and may be comfortable sharing her home with a canine companion, but she would prefer to be the only cat in the household.

After waiting so long for her chance, she deserves a home where she can be someone’s spoiled companion instead of the shelter’s resident greeter. If you’ve met Miss Kitty during her time here, you already know how special she is, and we imagine she will get adopted quickly.