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Guilford County Animal Services, in partnership with Greensboro Parks and Recreation, invites residents and their pets to attend the sixth annual Howl-O-Ween on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro. 

The free family-friendly celebration will begin at shelter 4 at Country Park. The event will feature an afternoon of fun for pets and their owners, including a pet and owner costume contest, trick-or-treat stations offering pet-safe treats, local food trucks, craft vendors and more.

Guilford County is pleased to announce Alana Carpenter as Assistant Director of Animal Welfare for Guilford County Animal Services.

In her role, Carpenter will oversee the daily operations of animal welfare services at the shelter and supervise rescue and foster programs, animal care, animal control, volunteer programs, and community engagement. She will also help ensure the shelter complies with county, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures.

Guilford County Animal Services has partnered with 17-year-old Evelyn McKnight, a local girl scout, to open two community pet pantries, providing free pet food and supplies to residents who need assistance caring for their pets.

Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelter adoption campaign now through Monday, Aug. 31.

Through the end of August, GCAS is reducing adoption fees for all cats and dogs to $10. All adopted pets will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. 

Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) has recently seen an increase in confirmed cases of Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) in our area. This highly contagious virus affects cats—particularly kittens—and can be life-threatening if not addressed promptly. As a result, the GCAS has quarantined multiple stray cat/kitten rooms for the next two weeks to reduce the spread of FPV.

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.

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