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The Guilford County Health and Human Services Agency - Department of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a cat on Bailiff Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on September 14, 2026. This is the twelfth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.

Join us for our Mobile Pet Assistance Clinic (MPAC) Event!

We will be providing free 1-year rabies vaccines to the public along with free pet food. 

Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and donors that make events like this possible!

Join us for our Mobile Pet Assistance Clinic (MPAC) Event!

We will be providing free 1-year rabies vaccines to the public along with free pet food. 

Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and donors that make events like this possible!

Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is participating in t

The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Water Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on August 4, 2026. This is the eleventh confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.

Join us for our Mobile Pet Assistance Clinic (MPAC) Event!

We will be providing free 1-year rabies vaccines.
We will not have food distribution during this event.

Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and donors that make events like this possible!

Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is currently caring for more than 700 animals, one of the highest point-in-time animal populations in the facility’s history, impacting the department's resources.

Due to the overwhelming number of animals in care, the shelter is experiencing extended wait times of two to three hours for individuals bringing in owner surrenders. This temporary delay ensures that each animal receives proper intake evaluation, medical attention, and safe housing.

Guilford County invites job seekers to explore career opportunities through a series of specialized hiring events throughout August.

Public Safety Career Expo
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 3 to 6 p.m.
401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro
Learn about positions in Animal Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Services, Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, Juvenile Detention, and Security

Come learn what it takes to work in a Public Safety field.

Start your path to a career with:

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!