Friends & Volunteers of the Rowan County Animal Shelter

12/30/2024

Fireworks are traumatic for dogs, cats, horses, wildlife, and folks with PTSD.

Please keep your pets indoors, medicated if applicable, and on a leash if you have to take them out. Be safe! Your 4 legged family members depend on you!

12/30/2024

Happy is back as an owner surrender.

There is a note on Rowan‘s page that says no small children.

Happy is available NOW. 12/30/24

12/30/2024

Upcoming Events for January 2025:

- Wednesday, January 1st, Closed for New Years Holiday
- Saturday, January 11th, 80% Off Adoption Event from 9:30am to 3pm
- Saturday & Monday, January 18th & 20th, Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
- Saturday, January 25th, 80% Off Adoption Event from 9:30am to 3pm

Rowan County Animal Shelter
704-216-7768
160 Adoption Way, Salisbury NC

12/29/2024

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12/29/2024

Staff warned me.. that I would fall in love and they were right! Come meet Joe! He is just precious!

Joe A143230
Stray Male
Available 1/2/25

12/29/2024

Nova A143249 is a stray Great Dane mix puppy. She arrived with her three siblings. They are going to be large dogs! Available 1/2/25

12/28/2024

A143234 Cecelia
A143235 Huxley
Strays - female
Available 1/2/25

Puppy breath!

12/28/2024

Forrest knows sit! A141329

12/28/2024

Forrest has his best sad face on today!

Come meet him!

A141329 Forrest

12/28/2024

🥹🥹Do you know anyone willing to foster this sweet baby while she recovers?? 🥹🥹

A143252 Grace
We are currently seeking a Medical foster for sweet grace while she heals. This girl seems to have been bitten and has a bit of an infection and the shelter is no place for her to heal. Her face is swollen but seems to be getting better. She is being treated by the vet and will leave with the medication needed to continue her treatment. She is eating and Drinking normally But she would love to have a more comfortable place to continue her treatment. If interested in Fostering please call the shelter at 704-216-7768. Foster must live in Rowan or Rowan adjacent county.

12/28/2024

This has been the policy for quite some time, but it’s always good for a reminder! 

Important information regarding our waiting list application process. We have had several individuals submit multiple applications on different animals on the same day. Please remember that we will only accept one form per person per day. After the first form submitted any form submitted the same day will be voided. If you have any questions about the waiting list process please call the shelter at 704-216-7768.

12/26/2024

💕💞Thank you so much Kim Miller for sponsoring Chevy’s heart worm treatment!! 💗💞

💗🩷Thank you so much Kim Miller for sponsoring Chevy’s HeartWorm treatment!!💗🩷

PLEASE consider sponsoring a dog! YOU can save a dogs’ life for a $50 donation for life-saving heartworm treatment!!

And…If you have donated to sponsor a dog and have not seen your sponsored dog yet…don’t worry, we have you on the list of sponsors and will post your name with your sponsored dog(s) as we continue to do treatments🐾🐾🐾

Just go to 👇🏻👇🏻

www.shelterguardians.org

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12/24/2024

12/23/2024

🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁If you are thinking about adopting come and meet your new best friend!!! 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁!!!

12/21/2024

All Rowan adopters get a copy of this - also SHARE please as it cannot ever be stated enough!

 Your new family member deserves it!

🐾TWO WEEK SHUTDOWN 🐾

Suggestions from Rowan Shelter Guardians Volunteers

Successful Adoption! Give your new dog a break!

Follow these simple guidelines to slowly introduce your new forever friend to your family and other pets.

Your new dog needs a period of time to get to know you, your kids, and other 4 legged family members. When they first come home with you, they don't know you and coming out of a shelter situation puts additional stress on them. Dogs tend to 'act out' when not given a chance to acclimate to their new family. Acting out can include marking, nipping, growling, and other behaviors we find undesirable.

For the first 2 weeks:
⁃ Crate them or limit them to one room - out to potty, then back in!
⁃ Feed every meal alone in their crate or room.
⁃ No meeting other 4 legged family members OR children.
⁃ Keep on leash at all times, inside or outside. No walks. Leashed if you have a fenced yard also
⁃ No harsh verbal or physical corrections. Your new dog does not know you enough to realize you have no intention to harm them.
⁃ No car rides, no trips out -- other than the vet.
⁃ No training. Give your dog a chance to get to know you first.
- Properly secure your dog in your vehicle, preferably crated.

When your new dog comes home you are a stranger! Give your dog time to know you are the one to look to and that they are safe and there is no need to be defensive! Dogs are thinkers and this simple routine will ensure your route to success. Please go online and search 'Two Week Shutdown' for more information. There is a WEALTH of information available. This is a tried and true method to help you keep your new dog.

12/20/2024

Have you seen this dog? We have been asked to share. Please reach out if so, description on how is on the picture! You can also comment!