Half off fees and weekend adoption clinic planned to relieve shelter capacity

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Pitt County Animal Services (PCAS) is operating at full capacity and will host a Saturday Pet Adoption Event on September 19, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its facility located at 4550 County Home Road, Greenville, NC. As part of the event, all cat adoption fees will be reduced by 50 percent to $48. The reduced adoption fee for all dogs is $68.

Throughout the month of September, PCAS is also offering 50 percent off adoption fees for dogs and cats over one year of age.  Regular adoption hours are Monday- Friday, 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing for dogs and deworming.

“As of September 1, 2026, the Animal Shelter is at capacity, with approximately 36 cats and 57 dogs available for adoption,” says Kimberly Mitchell, Animal Services Director. “We encourage anyone considering adding a pet to their family to visit the shelter and give one of these animals a second chance at a loving home.” 

Pets currently available for adoption can be viewed at: https://24petconnect.com/.

Animal Services has recently started low-cost rabies vaccination services for Pitt County residents.  Learn more at PittCountyNC.gov/RabiesClinic.

For more information about adoptions, contact Pitt County Animal Services at 252-902-1725.  Media inquiries can be made to the Public Information Office at 252-902-2993.

Pitt County’s Mission is to enhance the community’s well-being with care, respect and efficiency.  Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov. 

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