Latest Pets To Go Up For Adoption In The Dacula Area

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Want to add to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and facilities still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across Georgia — and many of them are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new companion is at Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, where Pen 138c Edmond the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, you might like Pen 113 Drago, an American Bulldog up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Pen 113 Drago

  • Name: Pen 113 Drago

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, American Bulldog

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 68.5lbs Age: 3yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 148c Frog

  • Name: Pen 148c Frog

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Fawn Secondary Color: White Weight: 70lbs Age: 1yrs 4mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 138c Edmond

  • Name: Pen 138c Edmond

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 64.5lbs Age: 3yrs 2mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 172 Dolly

  • Name: Pen 172 Dolly

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 40.3lbs Age: 2yrs 4mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Cb-1 Pete

  • Name: Cb-1 Pete

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tabby Weight: 8.2lbs Age: 6yrs 0mths 1wks" Learn more

Dh-7 Aris

  • Name: Dh-7 Aris

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Border Collie

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tri Color Weight: 20lbs Age: 0yrs 3mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 144c Killian

  • Name: Pen 144c Killian

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 64.2lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 4wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 139c Ian

  • Name: Pen 139c Ian

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brown Weight: 53lbs Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pod1 Annex Mako

  • Name: Pod1 Annex Mako

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 4.7lbs Age: 0yrs 8mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 209 Charles

  • Name: Pen 209 Charles

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Pug

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tan Weight: 20.6lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 33 Scone

  • Name: Pen 33 Scone

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Buff Weight: 9.25lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pt-2

  • Name: Pt-2

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Calico Secondary Color: Tabby Weight: 2lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 8wks" Learn more

Pt-2

  • Name: Pt-2

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Tabby Weight: 2.3lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 8wks" Learn more

Pt-2

  • Name: Pt-2

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Calico Weight: 2.1lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 8wks" Learn more

Pt-2

  • Name: Pt-2

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 2.25lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 8wks" Learn more

Pen 141c Hurricane

  • Name: Pen 141c Hurricane

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd Boxer Mix

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tan Weight: 89.9lbs Age: 3yrs 1mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 162 Bruno

  • Name: Pen 162 Bruno

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Miniature Pinscher

  • Description: "Primary Color: Bronze Weight: 16.6lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 142c Abby

  • Name: Pen 142c Abby

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brindle Weight: 54.6lbs Age: 1yrs 6mths 4wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen Sd 06 Sky

  • Name: Pen Sd 06 Sky

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siberian Husky

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 48.8lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 152d Azul

  • Name: Pen 152d Azul

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Siberian Husky

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Silver Weight: 63.2lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 3wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 151d Hunter

  • Name: Pen 151d Hunter

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brindle Secondary Color: White Weight: 49.5lbs Age: 2yrs 1mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 108 Jupiter

  • Name: Pen 108 Jupiter

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 56.8lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 169 Venus

  • Name: Pen 169 Venus

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 34.6lbs Age: 3yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 207 Cali

  • Name: Pen 207 Cali

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Collie

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brown Weight: 33lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 174 Fred

  • Name: Pen 174 Fred

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shih Tzu

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 15.4lbs Age: 7yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 176 Pluto

  • Name: Pen 176 Pluto

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shih Tzu

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 18.2lbs Age: 3yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 189 Charlotte

  • Name: Pen 189 Charlotte

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pug

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 14.5lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Sd-002

  • Name: Sd-002

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Shepherd

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tan" Learn more

Pen 185 Hw+

  • Name: Pen 185 Hw+

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 73lbs Age: 4yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 205 Roxy

  • Name: Pen 205 Roxy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Female, Great Pyrenees

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Weight: 61lbs Age: 0yrs 7mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 211c Gloria

  • Name: Pen 211c Gloria

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier Mix

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brindle Weight: 48.8lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Nf-5 Evelynn

  • Name: Nf-5 Evelynn

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Age: 0yrs 10mths 0wks" Learn more

Nf-6 Soraka

  • Name: Nf-6 Soraka

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Age: 0yrs 10mths 0wks" Learn more

Nf-44

  • Name: Nf-44

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tabby Age: 1yrs 6mths 0wks" Learn more

Pen 220 Isla

  • Name: Pen 220 Isla

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: White Weight: 10.4lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 9wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 186 Nathan

  • Name: Pen 186 Nathan

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shepherd

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Brindle Weight: 50.9lbs Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Sd-007

  • Name: Sd-007

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 52.2lbs Age: 1yrs 3mths 2wks" Learn more

N F 12 C

  • Name: N F 12 C

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.07lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 9wks" Learn more

S D 01

  • Name: S D 01

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 10lbs Age: 5yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Dh1 Hw++ Bella

  • Name: Dh1 Hw++ Bella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 59.7lbs Age: 8yrs 0mths 3wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 224 Marlo

  • Name: Pen 224 Marlo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Yorkshire Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Tan Age: 5yrs 0mths 1wks" Learn more

Pen 164 Cami

  • Name: Pen 164 Cami

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Primary Color: Fawn Secondary Color: White Weight: 36.2lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 24 Judy

  • Name: Pen 24 Judy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.5lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 10wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 24 June

  • Name: Pen 24 June

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 0lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 10wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 118 Marlow

  • Name: Pen 118 Marlow

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Basenji

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White Weight: 42lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks" Learn more

Nf30 Jack Link

  • Name: Nf30 Jack Link

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Grey Weight: 12.5lbs Animal has been Neutered" Learn more

Pen 29 Twlight

  • Name: Pen 29 Twlight

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 8.2lbs Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 22 Betty

  • Name: Pen 22 Betty

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.6lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 10wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 22 Wilma

  • Name: Pen 22 Wilma

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 2.7lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 10wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Sd-05

  • Name: Sd-05

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Basenji Shepherd Mix

  • Description: "Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: White" Learn more

Pen 20 Sheba

  • Name: Pen 20 Sheba

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Tabby Weight: 3.6lbs Age: 0yrs 4mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Pen 18 Matilda

  • Name: Pen 18 Matilda

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Gwinnett County Animal Control And Welfare, 884 Winder Hwy (Rte 29), Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Primary Color: Black Weight: 3lbs Age: 0yrs 0mths 10wks Animal has been Spayed" Learn more

Hobo

  • Name: Hobo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Society Of Humane Friends Of Ga Inc, PO Box 1416, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Dachshund

  • Good With: Dogs

  • Description: "Hello, my name is Hobo and here is my story. I am a Dachshund mix and I’m an older gentleman..." Learn more

Logan and Scout

  • Name: Logan and Scout

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Society Of Humane Friends Of Ga Inc, PO Box 1416, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Logan and Scout are eight-year-old brothers who recently lost the only home they’d ever known. These handsome tabbies are BIG..." Learn more

Bella

  • Name: Bella

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Society Of Humane Friends Of Ga Inc, PO Box 1416, Lawrenceville, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Rat Terrier

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Bella is another sweet senior who needs a retirement home. She is a Rat Terrier mix and she weighs a..." Learn more

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