Mercer County Animal Shelter

Category: Animal shelter

Address: 961 Shelter Rd, Princeton, WV 24740, USA

Phone: +13044252838

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12–6PM

Wednesday: 12–6PM

Thursday: 12–6PM

Friday: 12–6PM

Saturday: 12–6PM

Reviews

Fred Nobles

Oct 13, 2022

Excellent service, friendly staff and they worked hard to reunite me with my fur buddy

carmella gill

Oct 7, 2022

Thank you for my baby she's a great dog

Brenda Martin

Oct 7, 2022

Very caring.

Kayla Shutts

Aug 8, 2022

The place is a mess the dogs need to be bathed and taken better care of.

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.

Questions & Answers

I don't understand why the state don't build more Animal shelters and fund them?? Why can't they use some lottery money to do this?

Melissa Thomas | Oct 15, 2021
Michael LaMothe | Oct 15, 2021

If mire people would be responsible for their pets, we would not need any

Does anyone know if they need volunteers and what age you have to be to volunteer?

ivanna linkous | Oct 16, 2019
ELIZABETH SIMMERMAN | Oct 16, 2019

They always need volunteers but you will have to call them about the age requirements

Read More

I have a stray pup that showed up on my door step can I bring him in to the shelter? Does mcac put animals down if so how long if not adopted

Barry Halsey | Oct 16, 2019
katt gillespie | Oct 16, 2019

No I heard the police took over the shelter and they r a no kill now

Read More

Looking for very small tiny puppy?

Tina Hylton | Oct 16, 2019
Michelle Wright | Oct 16, 2019

Tina Hylton, are you hoping to adopt a puppy from mercer county animal shelter?

Read More

Are you taking in amimals at this time

Chanchetta Long | Oct 16, 2018
Patty Vanover | Oct 16, 2018

No,but every stray cat in the neighborhood hangs at my house.i hate that.mo

Read More

Do they take in cats? My moms taken in over eight stray cats in bad health and can’t take care of them

Casey Miller | Oct 15, 2021
Jennifer DeGraw | Oct 15, 2021

Yes and the humane society will contribute 150-200 for a vet bill also

What is the age requirement to be a volunteer?

Electro Cat | Oct 16, 2019
Sapphire Soprano | Oct 16, 2019

I'm sure anyone COULD but under 16 or 17 has to have a parent stay with them

Read More

Is this Beverly?

Selena Nicole Eddy | Oct 16, 2019
katt gillespie | Oct 16, 2019

Nope

Read More

Is there any kittens available to adopt right now?

Paige Neely | Oct 16, 2019
Sandra Nunya | Oct 16, 2019

They always do. My two have not stopped purring nor making me laugh since I adopted them.

Read More

I have a 4mth old pitbull puppy that needs5 a home. My son fpund5 him tied to a post at a truck stop in Wytheville. Can we bring him there

Melinda Tate | Oct 16, 2018
Barry Halsey | Oct 16, 2019

I also have a pup that needs a good home I can't tend to him anymore I will gladly bring him here if wanted

Read More

Do they take strays in for rescue? We have a male cat that's been coming around for a few days now, and he's extremely skinny and has ticks on his head. We've been feeding him and giving him water. And he's not a kitten, he's about a year old

Oh My Peach | Aug 16, 2022
Karen S. | Aug 16, 2022

Have you called the Shelter? They open at 12pm on Tuesday.

do you have small breed dogs

Rachel Rabic | May 18, 2022
Arthur Bauer | May 18, 2022

They definitely do my suggestion to you though would be wait until the first because it's National I empty the shelter days and the fee will be virtually nothing

I found a kittin yesterday that i can not keep can i bring it there or someone come get it ?

suzanne Perdue | Oct 15, 2021
Matthew DeLuca | Oct 15, 2021

They will take it kittens go fast there if they can't find a place for it they will send it one of the other places they work with so it would find a home

How hard is it to get them to take a dog

Jerome Church | Oct 15, 2021
Bill McLane | Oct 15, 2021

that they may allow you to surrender an unwanted animal. Hopefully he or she is adoptable.

Fo they currently have any puppies ready for adoption?

Kayla Wright | Oct 15, 2021
Bill McLane | Oct 15, 2021

They had 5 or 6 cute little Rottweiler mixed and a laundry basket full of very young pups a few days ago.

Read More

Does anyone know the euthanasia rate for Mercer County Animal Shelter? Do they have a good rate for adoptions? Asking for someone who is trying to help find a safe place for some cats. Thanks.

G S | Oct 15, 2021
Tim Davis | Oct 15, 2021

There perfect place for your pets just make sure they have room or gonna have to branch out to tazwell up to Morgan town for shelters alot animals out there due to society tossing them out just call them they'll answer your questions best as they can to there knowledge

Are y'all open today? Was hoping to look for a dog.

Rebekah Seal | Oct 15, 2020
Tracey Buchanan | Oct 15, 2020

I think they are

Can I take the puppy with me the same day I pay for it at the Mercer County shelter in Bluefield WV

Lee Anna Shultz | Oct 15, 2020
LaKisha Amaker | Oct 15, 2020

Yes

Do they have hamsters? Mine died and I would like to know.

I N V E R T E D | Oct 15, 2020
James Parks | Oct 15, 2020

Most likely not

Read More

How much does it cost to have a Chihuahua. He probably weighs 5 or 6 pounds to be spayed

loretta frazier | Oct 15, 2020
Annie Kelley | Oct 15, 2020

2/4 humane society will be at shelter with $ 25. certificates from 1-4pm

Found a stray but I'm out of City limits who can I call?

Katelyn Murdough | Oct 15, 2020
James Parks | Oct 15, 2020

They have drop boxes on the side of the building, if they are unlocked.

Does anyone know how recent the pics of the dogs on this website are???

stacey robinson | Oct 15, 2020
James Parks | Oct 15, 2020

Fairly recent. It's better to visit the shelter. We went to look at kittens and left with a sweetheart of a dog.

Do they have a website

I N V E R T E D | Oct 15, 2020
Billy Dickerson | Oct 15, 2020

MCAS on facebook

Do u have a male or female boxer

bell gilley | Oct 15, 2020
Donna Edwards | Oct 15, 2020

The last time I was there I saw a couple of boxers they have pit bulls too if you like them

If yall can i know this horrible person and she is leaving 2 week old puppies outside they house and its 32 degrees the highest in bluefield and she leaving them out like that and idk what to do bc i cant keep them

Obsidian Jonez | Oct 15, 2020
Lisa Carroll | Oct 15, 2020

Call the shelter they can contact someone or thwy should

How much is it to adopted a dog

Kim Erick | Oct 16, 2019
Sapphire Soprano | Oct 16, 2019

Dogs are $90 and if they aren't fixed, there's also a $25 refundable deposit

Read More

WHAT CAN ONE DO IF THEY SEE Dog tied up for 4 hrs. In hot sun.

Evelyn Linkous | Oct 16, 2019
Michael Farmer | Oct 16, 2019

It can be 20 or 100 degrees as long as they have a 3 sided shelter there is nothing anybody can do

Read More

Why is this place closed on sundays? Who takes care of the animals?

Riche Buster | Oct 16, 2019
ELIZABETH SIMMERMAN | Oct 16, 2019

I truly do not know why they are closed on Sundays. I guarantee that someone on staff goes to take care of the animals. I read recently that they are going to be closed for spring cleaning soon. Your best bet to get answers to your questions would be to call them.

Read More

I would like to volunteer several days a week with dogs,would you contact me?

Nancy Cutlip | Oct 16, 2019
Donna Edwards | Oct 16, 2019

I know they do have volunteers there not sure if they have a age requirement on it though

Any German shepherd pops need a home? Also looking for kittens. Male only

Riche Buster | Oct 16, 2019
Donna Edwards | Oct 16, 2019

They should be getting kittens in because its kitten and puppy season, they may have German Sheppards. We adopted a sweet little puppy last month, hes collie/st barnard mix. Puppies adoption fee is $85 & kittens are $50 it includes spay/neuter cost. Great place to adopt have adopted 3 dogs from them

Read More

If there a cheep way to get my male and female fixed and there shots? She's got pregnant once by accident and had 8 pupps which I found good homes. I don't want that again but also can't afford 200 dollars each

Angela Michelle Hornsby | Oct 16, 2019
ELIZABETH SIMMERMAN | Oct 16, 2019

There used to be an organization that.sold Krispy Kreme donuts in the Walmart parking lot who would help. I'm sorry I can't remember their name and I don't go to Walmart often so I don't know if they're still there. If I remember correctly they were there on Friday mornings.

Read More

How much is it to adopt dog or puppy??

Heather Wimmer | Oct 16, 2019
katt gillespie | Oct 16, 2019

U can make call to get help with spay and neuter too

Read More

Someone brought in a stray dog he's old and blind he is white white brownish black spots on him can someone see if he answers to nichodemus I know he is most likely out dog he got took in a few weeks ago

Ryanna L | Oct 16, 2019
katt gillespie | Oct 16, 2019

Aww so sorry to hear this the shelter is right above the Mercer mall plz go by there on shelter road and get ur dog

Read More

I have a female cat who came to my house about a year ago ,so I took her in had her tested for rabies and HIV had her spayed and all her shots are up to date , she is a very loving cat ,unfortunately I have to move and there is a no pet policy ,

Teresa Thornton | Oct 16, 2019
Allen King | Oct 16, 2019

What's your question Teresa?

Does anyone know where I can find a black and tan yorkie for Christmas at reasonable price for this area???

jenny cress | Oct 16, 2019
Michelle Wright | Oct 16, 2019

There arent any yorkies at MCAS that I have seen recently. MCAS is always bringing in new dogs, I would visit. Starting Dec18th, the fees for puppies and dogs will be $35.

Read More

Will they be closed tomorrow because of the snow?

Molly blue | Oct 16, 2019
ELIZABETH SIMMERMAN | Oct 16, 2019

I think they have a website. Maybe try to find it and check there. Or you could call in the morning when they open. Even if they're not open for the public, staff has to feed and clean up..

Are there any large annual rescues around? I have called Mercer County about a donkey that is foundered so bad that he can barley walk. They seem to not care. The poor thing has no shelter & there is also 2 horses with him. Any info will help.

Lillie Burgess | Oct 16, 2018
Lawanna Pearson | Oct 16, 2018

You may want to call the p oll lice or sheriff to get help if the animal shelter wont

I thought I saw pictures on facebook of new animals located at the shelter...they are not on this site...can any of you help with this?

Teresa Sharp | Oct 16, 2018
katt gillespie | Oct 16, 2018

Go visit them princeton animal shelter uo past mercer mall is much better

Read More

What time they close have a dog to drop off

Charles Holley | Oct 16, 2018
Patty Vanover | Oct 16, 2018

Probably at 5:00 pm

Do you have any golden retriever puppies or collie puppies female or male

Nellie Neal | Oct 16, 2018
Ashley Dyer | Oct 16, 2018

I have two border collies we are bringing them to the shelter probably Saturday I want them to go torture same home. Does anyone know if they are a kill shelter???

Read More

Want to a lol the dogs

Danny E Kinzer | Oct 16, 2018
Connie Hamilton | Oct 16, 2018

English please.

Where can i get a female cat fixed cheap?

Deborah Perdue | Oct 16, 2018
James Reed | Oct 16, 2018

Happy tails

Read More

Does anyone know if theu do any volunteer work?.

Tessa Williamson | Oct 16, 2018
Phoenix27 Blaze | Oct 16, 2018

Yes

Read More

One of my dogs has a broken tooth & now is suffering & won't eat! IS THERE A VET THAT CHARGES LESS FOR ANY OF THEIR SERVICES ? ! WE ADOPT HOMELESS DOGS &/ CODE RED & WE DON'T HAVE MUCH MONEY....

Mark Atkins | Oct 16, 2018
Patty Vanover | Oct 16, 2018

Happy tails on oakvale road.michelle postle is a wonderful vet. Staff are very competant and nice.

Read More

Are darling and Gator still available?

Mary Kay Kain | Oct 16, 2018
James Reed | Oct 16, 2018

Call the shelter

Do you take debit cards?

Brenda Bentley | Oct 16, 2018
James Reed | Oct 16, 2018

Call the shelter

Read More

Do they kill animals

Sabrina Samone | Oct 16, 2017
Alexandra Boone | Oct 16, 2017

They are working to become a no kill shelter only time they kill is when there is no other choice.

Read More

How do I get my dog fixed for a low price

Danny Kinzer | Oct 16, 2017
Patty Vanover | Oct 16, 2017

I plan to take my baby to happy tails on oakvale rd.dr.michelle postle is a wonderful vet.

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.

Related Places