Humane Society of Wilkes | Dogs at the Shelter

The Humane Society of Wilkes does not own or run the Wilkes County Animal Shelter.

At the time they were posted, these dogs were available for adoption at Wilkes County Animal Shelter at 408 Call Street, Wilkesboro, NC, 336-903-7688. If you are interested in a particular dog you see on this page, please call the shelter to determine if it is still there before you go. If you are looking for a dog that may have been turned in as a stray, please visit or call the shelter regularly. This webpage does not post photographs of the stray dogs being held in quarantine. We recommend that you also check the Wilkes County NC Lost and Found Pets page on Facebook.

Shelter Adoption Information

The shelter's hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The adoption fee is $95.00 for dogs under 50 pounds and $105 for dogs 50 pounds and over. $50.00 if the dog is already spayed or neutered.

This fee pays for the following:

Physical examination
A check for worms and routine deworming for hookworms and roundworms
The first in a series of canine distemper and parvovirus vaccines
Rabies vaccine at 4 months
Spay or Neuter at 4-6 months

Other services that are recommended, such as a heartworm test and booster vaccinations for distemper and parvovirus, should be discussed with your veterinarian at the first visit.

Please also check the Humane Society of Wilkes Dogs in Foster Homes page for available foster dogs.

Dog Listings

Pen 3 Puppy Female

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Pen 3 Puppy Female

Little Puppy female around 5 pounds. This precious sweet girl is so very pretty and friendly1

Pen 11 Clyde

Sunday, June 01, 2025

Pen 11 Clyde

Clyde Pitt mix male two-years-old around 45 pounds. Very handsome, sweet, and friendly boy!

Pen 12 Troy

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Pen 12 Troy

Troy Hound mixed eleven-year-old around 60 pounds! This precious boy is handsome and sweet; he even smiles for you!

Pen 16 Female Mix

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Pen 16 Female Mix

Female mix six-months-old around 45 pounds! This precious girl is a little shy, but so adorable and very sweet!

Pen 17 Male Mix

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Pen 17 Male Mix

Male mix six-months-old around 45 pounds! This precious boy is so adorable and very sweet!

Pen 18 Male

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Pen 18 Male

Young and handsome brindle boy, possibly shepherd mix, 6 months old. Friendly guy!

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