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 2 Koda

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Pen 2 Koda

Koda, six-month-old Lab mix male around 40 pounds. This precious sweet boy is so very pretty and friendly!

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Pen 3 Boss

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Pen 3 Boss

Boss, male pit mix. 6 months old. Very cute and sweet!

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Pen 4 Chihuahua Puppies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pen 4 Chihuahua Puppies

Chihuahua-mix puppies, females, four months old, around 6 pounds. These adorable girls are so very sweet and friendly!

Pen 6 Archie

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Pen 6 Archie

Archie is a six-month-old male Rotty mix, around 15 pounds. Very handsome boy that is so friendly and sweet, ready for kisses!

Pen 7 Puppies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Pen 7 Puppies

Seven-weeks-old puppies, mixed breed, around 8 pounds, all males. Very adorable puppies that are friendly and sweet!

Pen 11 Reed

Monday, May 05, 2025

Pen 11 Reed

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

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Pen 17 Male

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Pen 17 Male

Two-year-old male mixed breed, around 40 + pounds! This boy is so adorable, sweet and handsome.

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Pen 18 Oakley

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Pen 18 Oakley

Oakley, female shepherd mix, three years old, around 45 + pounds! This precious girl is so adorable, sweet and so pretty!