The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping animals in our community since 1970, and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1990. APS relies on donations from caring individuals and corporations to feed, shelter and provide medical attention for the nearly 5,000 stray, surrendered, abandoned, abused and neglected animals we care for each year.
APS of Durham is open to the public for adoptions and animal visitations weekdays from 10:30am-5pm and 10:00-2pm Saturday. Please note, applications cannot be processed nor can a visit take place within 30 minutes of closing time.
Each adoption is a...