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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:

  1. Physical examination
  2. A check for worms and routine deworming for hookworms and roundworms
  3. The first in a series of canine distemper and parvovirus vaccines
  4. Rabies vaccine at 4 months
  5. 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 1 Penny

Monday, May 05, 2025

Penny is a one-year-old mixed breed, spayed female, around 30 pounds.  This precious sweet girl is so very pretty and friendly!  Reduced adoption fee: $50



Pen 2 Three Puppies

Monday, May 05, 2025

Two males and one female puppy mixed four-months-old around 15+ pounds.  Very sweet babies, just need a loving home!



Pen 4 Two Puppies

Monday, May 05, 2025

Puppies mix three-months-old around 10 pounds.  Very adorable puppies that are friendly and sweet!



Pen 5 Lucky

Monday, May 05, 2025

Lucky is a Jack Russell/Beagle mix, neutered male, mix six years old, around 20+ pounds.  Very handsome boy that is so friendly and sweet! Reduced adoption fee: $50



Pen 6 Female

Monday, May 05, 2025

Chihuahua/dachshund mix females mix one-year-old around 20+ pounds.  Very pretty girl is so friendly and sweet!



Pen 7 Dixie Rose

Monday, May 05, 2025

Dixie Rose Shepherd mix 2-year-old around 70 pounds.  She is a beautiful sweetheart and so friendly!



Pen 8 Chihuahua Female

Monday, May 05, 2025

Chihuahua six-year-old female, around 10 pounds.  This little girl is so adorable and very sweet!



Pen 10 Clyde

Monday, May 05, 2025

Clyde, pit mix, neutered six-year-old male around 50 + pounds.  Very handsome, sweet, and friendly boy!



Pen 11 Reed

Monday, May 05, 2025

Reed, pit mix, neutered male eleven months old, around 50 + pounds.  Very handsome, sweet, and friendly boy!



Pen 12 Diangelo

Monday, May 05, 2025

Diangelo, mix two-year-old male, around 50 + pounds.  He has a handsome coat.  He is a sweet, and friendly boy!



Pen 13 Oreo

Monday, May 05, 2025

Oreo mix male two-year-old around 50 + pounds.  He is not only handsome, but a sweet, and friendly boy! 



Pen 14 Male Dog

Monday, May 05, 2025

Male mix two-year-old around 60 pounds.  Adorable handsome boy and a sweetheart!  



Pen 15 Ranger

Monday, May 05, 2025

Ranger Beagle/Lab male mix three-year-old around 20+ pounds! This precious handsome boy is so very sweet and friendly! Just look at that face, he needs a great new home!



Pen 17 Midnight

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Midnight male mix four-months-old around 30+ pounds.  This boy is so adorable and friendly!!