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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

Animal shelter in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control's pet adoption program brings animals and people together. If you are looking for a new pet, ACC has a wide variety of animals to adopt; from dogs and cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, to the occasional snake and pot-bellied pigs. The shelter also has two specially designed bonding areas for people to interact and play with the animals they are considering for adoption.

Contact
Email
Address
8315 Byrum Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Meet their adoptable pets

8315 Byrum Dr

Charlotte, NC 28217

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

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LOLA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
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SEIRA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Charlotte, NC
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A1243789

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs
Charlotte, NC
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COLBY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Charlotte, NC
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CALLIE

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Charlotte, NC
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BANJO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Charlotte, NC

Shelter FAQs

Operated as a division of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, we are a multi-faceted agency dedicated to providing the citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County with animal care services. We are an organization that values community partnerships and working jointly to build a better world for animals and the people who own them.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Call 311 for more information! To view all of our adoptable animals, please visit https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs
Not all adoptable animals are listed on Adopt a Pet. Citizens are encouraged to visit the shelter to view and interact with our adoptable animals.
Fees tend to range from $10 to $118 depending on the species, gender, and sometimes size of the adoptable pet. We also have adoption specials where designated pets are free with a monetary donation. Those are announced on our social channels.

Adoption application

https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs/Adopt-a-Pet

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Robin

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Orion

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Male, 1 yr
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Nora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
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Blu

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Male, 1 yr
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HOOCH

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Candy

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Female, 1 yr 1 mo
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