Guilford County will host a Public Safety Career Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro.
The Public Safety Career Expo is open to residents interested in exploring careers in public safety and learning about current job opportunities across multiple county departments and divisions, including Animal Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Services, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Juvenile Detention, and Security.
Guilford County Animal Services will host a black-tie-themed adoption event celebrating adoptable black cats and dogs on Thursday, June 4, at the Guilford County Animal Resource Center.
The “Black Tail Adoption Event” will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the animal shelter, 980 Guilford College Road, Greensboro.
Community members are encouraged to dress up for the event and help spotlight black pets, which are often overlooked in shelters. Attendees also can enjoy ice cream from Alsies of the Triad.
Due to anticipated weather from Winter Storm Fern, county services and facilities will be impacted over the coming days.
Guilford County Parks will close all park facilities at noon, Saturday, Jan. 24Guilford County Animal Services will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/SevereWeather for updates on closures, preparedness tips, warming centers information, and other resources.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is temporarily pausing the intake of cats and kittens through Sunday, November 9, following confirmed positive cases of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV).
Precautionary measures are being taken to help prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of animals currently in care.
The virus was detected in nine cats brought into the Guilford County Animal Resource Center from the Greensboro areas, including Spry Street, Darden Road, and Chadford Place.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to host the Empty the Shelters adoption event from Wednesday, Oct 1. through Wednesday, Oct. 15. The national adoption event offers families an opportunity to adopt a pet at a reduced fee.
During the two-week event, GCAS will offer reduced adoption fees.
• Adult cats and kittens: $65
• Adult dogs and puppies: $55
• Senior dogs and cats, including barn cats: $10
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelter campaign, a month-long pet adoption drive aimed at finding loving homes for animals in need.
From Friday, Aug. 1, to Sunday, Aug. 31, GCAS will be offering reduced adoption fees for cats and dogs from $75 to $25.
In response to recent confirmed rabies cases in the Jamestown area, Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is suspending the intake of healthy cats. This measure is being taken out of an abundance of caution and will remain in effect until further notice. GCAS will continue to accept cats that are sick, injured, or pose a danger to the public.
Residents who suspect a cat may be exhibiting signs of rabies are urged to contact Guilford County Animal Control immediately at 336-641-5990.
Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is hosting a Mobile Pet Assistance Clinic (MPAC) on Thursday, July 24 from 12 to 3 p.m. at 710 Huffine Mill Road, Greensboro. The clinic will offer vital resources to local pet owners at no cost.
The clinic will provide free one-year rabies vaccinations, pet food, and essential pet supplies. The MPAC event is part of GCAS’s ongoing effort to support the health and well-being of pets and their families throughout the county.
Starting Friday, June 13, through Monday, June 30, Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is reducing the adoption fees for cats and kittens from $75 to $25.
Some cats at the Guilford County Animal Resource Center are still under quarantine following recent cases of panleukopenia virus (FPV) at the animal shelter. The quarantine period is scheduled to last through Thursday, June 26. While some cats remain in isolation, GCAS has many cats and kittens available for adoptions.
Join us for a summer themed adoption event at the shelter!
We will be extending our adoption hours until 6pm to help Empty the Shelter during our adoption special with Bissell Pet Foundation!
We will have reduced adoption fees ($20 off dogs, $10 off cats) and volunteers will be walking around the shelter with our most adoptable pups.
We'll have lots of pools to help keep our pups cool for when you meet your new best friend!