Randolph County Animal Shelter, Adoption & Pets 2026

Address

1370 County Land Road, Randleman, NC 27317.

Use the map section before driving, especially if you are coming from Asheboro, Archdale, Trinity, Liberty, Ramseur, Franklinville, Seagrove or Staley.

Phone numbers

Animal Shelter: 336-683-8235.

Adoption Center: 336-683-8240.

Hours

County pages list Monday–Friday service, closed first and third Wednesday of the month and major holidays.

Call before a late adoption visit because listed adoption close times differ by page.

Surrender rule

Owner surrenders are by appointment only.

No owner surrender, stray or unwanted animal should be brought in after 4 PM.

Randolph County, North Carolina

Use this guide if you are in or near Randleman, Asheboro, Archdale, Trinity, Liberty, Ramseur, Franklinville, Seagrove, Staley or other Randolph County NC communities.

Randolph County, Alabama

If you mean the shelter in Wedowee, Alabama, the address, phone, hours and rules are different. Do not use North Carolina adoption fees or phone numbers for the Alabama shelter.

Adoptable dogs and cats

The Adoption Center receives animals from the Animal Shelter and offers them for pet adoption. It also coordinates spay/neuter work for shelter animals and welcomes volunteers.

Lost, found and held animals

The Animal Shelter accepts and houses lost, found, abandoned and unwanted domestic animals and animals held for rabies observation.

Rabies and enforcement

Animal Services handles animal law reports, rabies control, dangerous dog investigations, assistance to law enforcement agencies and suspected cruelty or neglect reports.

Male dog

$110 is the listed male dog adoption fee.

Female dog

$120 is the listed female dog adoption fee.

Male cat

$90 is the listed male cat adoption fee.

Female cat

$100 is the listed female cat adoption fee.

Questions that matter most

• Animal name you are interested in, with a backup if possible.
• Your phone number and email address, typed correctly.
• Landlord name and phone number if you rent.
• Current pets in the home, whether they are spayed/neutered and rabies vaccinated.
• Veterinarian name and location if you already have pets.
• How you will contain the pet, such as fence, crate, leash walking, dog lot or inside-only plan.
• Any prior warning, citation or legal removal involving animal control.

Application mistakes to avoid

• Do not assume listing a pet name holds the animal for you.
• Do not skip landlord contact if you rent.
• Do not hide unvaccinated pets or past citations.
• Do not choose a containment method that violates local leash laws.
• Do not use a phone number you will not answer during the day.
• Do not apply without checking whether your household is ready for adoption costs beyond the fee.

If your pet is missing

• Check the official Randolph Animal Services lost-pet portal repeatedly.
• Call 336-683-8235 and ask whether a matching animal has arrived.
• Visit in person if a listing or description may match your pet.
• Bring proof of ownership: photos, vet records, rabies proof, microchip information and adoption paperwork if available.
• Update microchip contact information immediately.
• Check nearby communities because pets can cross town and county lines.

If you found an animal

• Call first if the animal is aggressive, injured, trapped, in traffic or unsafe to handle.
• Note the exact location, date and time found.
• Ask whether the animal should be brought to the shelter or handled through the correct city/police route.
• Do not bring stray, unwanted or surrender animals after 4 PM.
• Do not permanently rehome a found pet without following proper lost/found steps.

County Animal Services

The county lists animal law and rabies enforcement for unincorporated Randolph County and the incorporated areas of Ramseur, Franklinville, Seagrove, Staley and Trinity.

Archdale, Asheboro, Liberty, Randleman

Animal services for Archdale, Asheboro, Liberty and Randleman are listed as handled by the appropriate police departments.

Immediate danger

For active attacks, dangerous animals, severe injuries, bites in progress or immediate public-safety danger, use emergency services rather than waiting on a routine shelter response.

Before asking for surrender

• Call 336-683-8235 before bringing the pet.
• Ask whether space and appointment availability exist.
• Prepare the pet’s age, sex, breed/type, spay/neuter status, vaccine status and medical history.
• Be honest about bite history, aggression, fear, escaping, house-training, litter habits and medications.
• Ask about rehoming, rescue, low-cost spay/neuter, food help or behavior help if you might keep the pet with support.

What not to do

• Do not arrive without an appointment for an owned animal.
• Do not bring the animal after 4 PM.
• Do not leave the animal outside, in a carrier, in a box or in the parking area.
• Do not hide medical or behavior history to make intake easier.
• Do not assume surrender guarantees immediate adoption placement.

Bites and exposure

The shelter page lists rabies control and animals held for rabies observation. If someone is bitten or exposed, seek medical guidance and contact the proper animal authority quickly.

Limited authority

Randolph County says Animal Services does not have authority to handle or remove wildlife other than rabies suspects. Injured or orphaned wildlife should be handled through appropriate wildlife resources.

Roadway dead animals

The county says Animal Services does not remove dead animals. If a dead animal is found on or near a roadway, the county lists Division of Highways at 336-318-4050.

Happy Hills Animal Foundation

The county resource directory lists Randolph County spay/neuter voucher information through Happy Hills, including income-based and no-income-requirement voucher notes for county residents.

Humane Society of Randolph County

The directory lists Humane Society of Randolph County voucher sale timing and contact information. Confirm current dates, amounts and eligibility before going.

Low-cost clinics

The county directory also lists Paws and Claws, RCSPCA Low Cost Spay & Neuter, Sheets Pet Clinic and other regional resources. Availability can change.

Photo ID

Bring valid identification for adoption, reclaim, surrender appointment questions and official records.

Landlord information

If you rent, prepare your landlord’s name and phone number because the adoption application asks for it.

Vet and pet records

If you already own pets, bring or know vaccine status, spay/neuter status and veterinarian information.

Dog transport plan

Plan for a leash, collar, harness, crate or safe vehicle setup if adopting or reclaiming a dog.

Cat carrier

Bring a secure carrier for a cat or kitten. A loose cat in a car is unsafe and stressful.

Enough time

Do not arrive near closing if you need adoption counseling, fees, reclaim proof review or surrender guidance.

First 24 hours

• Keep the pet in a calm starter space.
• Do not introduce every family member, neighbor and pet immediately.
• Use a leash or carrier even if the animal seems calm.
• Expect hiding, barking, whining, reduced appetite or nervous behavior.
• Keep all paperwork, rabies records, microchip notes and spay/neuter instructions together.

Days 2–7

• Set a predictable feeding, potty, walk and rest routine.
• Schedule vet follow-up if recommended.
• Introduce resident pets slowly and safely.
• Watch for coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, limping, refusal to eat, or severe anxiety.
• Ask for training or behavior help early instead of waiting until a problem grows.

Arrive early

Plan extra time for paperwork, animal matching, questions, proof review or intake instructions.

Call before late visits

Because adoption time references differ, call before arriving after 4 PM.

Check closures

Do not forget first and third Wednesday closures and major holiday closures.

Before visiting

• Do not forget first and third Wednesday closures.
• Do not arrive after 4 PM with a stray, unwanted animal or surrender request.
• Do not assume adoption hours are identical across every county page; call before late visits.
• Do not assume an application holds a specific animal for you.
• Do not use this page for Randolph County, Alabama.

Before adopting or surrendering

• Do not hide landlord restrictions, pet limits or prior animal-control violations.
• Do not ignore leash law and containment questions on the application.
• Do not adopt without a transport plan and first-week setup.
• Do not surrender without calling for an appointment.
• Do not bring wildlife unless the correct authority tells you to.