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Lincoln County Animal Services We are a municipal animal shelter that provides animal control and pet adoption services for Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Click the link below to view our Adoptable Pets
https://24petconnect.com/LincolnCountyAdoptablePets Lincoln County Animal Services is a municipal animal shelter in Lincolnton North Carolina that facilitates intakes adoptions, foster homes, and rescue transfers. We also facilitate welfare checks and animal cruelty investigations. If you are interesting in adopting a pet from your facility, please view the link below:

https://24petconnect.com/LincolnCountyAdoptablePets

If you are looking for your missing pet, please view the current stray animals below:

https://24petconnect.com/LincolnCountyStrayPets

The public hours are as follows:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 5 pm

We also facilitate adoptions at Petsmart Lincolnton in partnership with Helping Animals to Survive every Saturday from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

If you need to request an animal services officer, please call the non emergency line at (704) 735 - 8202

You may also reach our in house dispatcher during normal business hours at (704) 736 - 4130


The most recent animal ordinance can be viewed here: https://www.lincolncounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/17103/Lincoln-County-Animal-Ordinance---Signed

Online forms: https://lincolncounty-nc.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms-list?tile=Animal%20Services

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐ŸพThe following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿพ
The following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This animal is on stray hold and is ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก at this time.

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐ŸšนDuffy (A026297, male) was found on Carrie Street, Lincolnton. He was brought to the shelter on 10/21/26. Duffy needs some TLC and our wonderful veterinary team is providing that for him!

โ€ผ๏ธIf you recognize this animal, please call Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-4125.โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿ‚ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐…๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐˜'๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ!๐Ÿ‚ As the temperatures have cooled down, the pets in our care have gotten a little more frisky and th...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿ‚ ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐…๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐˜'๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ!๐Ÿ‚ As the temperatures have cooled down, the pets in our care have gotten a little more frisky and they could use some items to help with that extra energy:
For Dogs ๐Ÿถ: We could really use some Martingale collars for taking nice long walks.
For Cats ๐Ÿ˜บ: We need pipe cleaners for them to practice their batting and pouncing skills.
Donations can be dropped off at the shelter 650 John Howell Memorial Dr. in Lincolnton.
You can also have donations delivered directly to the shelter by using the link in the comments below.

Our adoptable pets are ready to steal your heart, fill your camera roll, and claim their rightful spot on your couch. ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ...
10/21/2026

Our adoptable pets are ready to steal your heart, fill your camera roll, and claim their rightful spot on your couch. ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธโค๏ธ All they need is a chance to meet YOU!

๐Ÿพ Come meet your match!
๐Ÿพ Fall in love at first wag, purr, or head tilt!
๐Ÿพ Make a new best friend and change a life, including your own!

๐Ÿ“ Come see us at PetSmart during National Adoption Week and let a little furry magic happen! โœจ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐ŸพThe following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿพ
The following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This animal is on stray hold and is ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก at this time.

๐Ÿ•๐ŸšบBirdie (A026295, female) was found on Leatherman Road, Vale. She was brought to the shelter on 10/21/26.

โ€ผ๏ธIf you recognize this animal, please call Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-4125.โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐ŸพThe following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This...
10/20/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿพ
The following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This animal is on stray hold and is ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก at this time.

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐ŸšบDitto (A026286, female) was found on North Flint Street, Lincolnton. She was brought to the shelter on 10/20/26.

โ€ผ๏ธIf you recognize this animal, please call Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-4125.โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐ŸพThe following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This...
10/19/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿพ
The following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This animal is on stray hold and is ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก at this time.

๐Ÿ•๐ŸšนGilbert (A026282, male) was found on Elizabeth Avenue, Lincolnton. He was brought to the shelter on 10/19/26.

โ€ผ๏ธIf you recognize this animal, please call Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-4125.โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐ŸพThe following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This...
10/19/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿพ
The following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This animal is on stray hold and is ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก at this time.

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐ŸšนBarney (A026279, male) was found at Lowes on East Main Street, Lincolnton. He was brought to the shelter on 10/19/26.

โ€ผ๏ธIf you recognize this animal, please call Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-4125.โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐ŸพThe following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This...
10/19/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿšจ๐—™๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ง๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿพ
The following pet was found as a stray and is currently in our care at Lincoln County Animal Services. This animal is on stray hold and is ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก at this time.

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐ŸšบJuno (A026268, female) was found on NC 73 Highway, Iron Station, near Caldwell Circle. She was brought to the shelter on 10/17/26.

โ€ผ๏ธIf you recognize this animal, please call Lincoln County Animal Services at 704-736-4125.โ€ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿพ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐’๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐๐‹๐€๐๐’ ๐‰๐”๐’๐“ ๐†๐Ž๐“ ๐‚๐”๐“๐„๐‘! ๐ŸฑForget boring errands โ€” come spend your Saturday meeting some adorable faces look...
10/16/2026

๐Ÿพ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐’๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐๐‹๐€๐๐’ ๐‰๐”๐’๐“ ๐†๐Ž๐“ ๐‚๐”๐“๐„๐‘! ๐Ÿฑ

Forget boring errands โ€” come spend your Saturday meeting some adorable faces looking for their forever homes! โค๏ธ Weโ€™ll be at Lincolnton PetSmart TOMORROW October 17th, and our adoptable pets would LOVE to meet you!

๐Ÿ“… October 17th | โฐ 10:30 AMโ€“3:30 PM

๐Ÿšจ ๐–๐€๐‘๐๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐„๐—๐“๐‘๐„๐Œ๐„๐‹๐˜ ๐‚๐”๐“๐„ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐“๐„๐๐“ ๐€๐‡๐„๐€๐ƒ ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿบ ๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐‚๐‡๐ˆ | 7 months oldHusky/Shepherd mix โ€ข Spayed femaleAdorable ears? Check. ...
10/16/2026

๐Ÿšจ ๐–๐€๐‘๐๐ˆ๐๐†: ๐„๐—๐“๐‘๐„๐Œ๐„๐‹๐˜ ๐‚๐”๐“๐„ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐“๐„๐๐“ ๐€๐‡๐„๐€๐ƒ ๐Ÿšจ

๐Ÿบ ๐‚๐‡๐ˆ๐‚๐‡๐ˆ | 7 months old
Husky/Shepherd mix โ€ข Spayed female
Adorable ears? Check. Adorable face? Check. Ready for a family to call her own? DOUBLE CHECK! Chici is ready to leave shelter life behind and start her next big adventure with her very own people. ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿ’™ ๐‚๐Ž๐’๐Œ๐Ž | 9 weeks old -๐€๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐
Lab Retriever mix โ€ข Neutered male
Small body, big puppy energy, and absolutely no idea how adorable he is. Cosmo is ready to bring a little extra chaos, a lot of laughs, and plenty of puppy kisses to his future home!

๐ŸŽ€ ๐–๐€๐๐ƒ๐€ | 9 weeks old -๐€๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐
Lab Retriever mix โ€ข Spayed female
Sweet, tiny, and dangerously adorable. Wanda's hobbies include being cute, looking innocent, and probably getting away with things simply because of her face. We can't confirm that last part, but we have our suspicions. ๐Ÿ˜‚

โœจ All three are up to date on vaccines and preventatives, with Cosmo and Wanda current on age-appropriate vaccines and preventatives.

๐Ÿ“ Come meet your new best friend at ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฅ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ!
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐œ๐ก ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐. ๐ˆ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐š๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฌ ๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž. ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ

Address

650 John Howell Memorial Drive
Lincolnton, NC
28092

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17047364125

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