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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services

Animal shelter in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services pet adoption program brings animals and people together. If you are looking for a new pet, Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services shelter 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
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8315 Byrum Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Meet their adoptable pets

8315 Byrum Dr

Charlotte, NC 28217

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 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: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services

We'll also keep you updated on JOY's adoption status with email updates.
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JOY

Boxer

Female, 1 yr
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MILO's adoption status with email updates.
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MILO

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on JINGLE's adoption status with email updates.
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JINGLE

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on REX's adoption status with email updates.
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REX

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on WENDY's adoption status with email updates.
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WENDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on DAISY's adoption status with email updates.
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DAISY

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on SARGE's adoption status with email updates.
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SARGE

Boston Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on ROCKY's adoption status with email updates.
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ROCKY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 7 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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We'll also keep you updated on Pudding's adoption status with email updates.
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Pudding

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Darrel's adoption status with email updates.
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Darrel

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Monroe, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sweet Pea's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Pea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Lincolnton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Shih Tzu/Pug

Male, Puppy
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on MICHU's adoption status with email updates.
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MICHU

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
York, SC
We'll also keep you updated on MILO's adoption status with email updates.
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MILO

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Lincolnton, NC

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