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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.

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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

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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 A1236894's adoption status with email updates.
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A1236894

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BUBBLES's adoption status with email updates.
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BUBBLES

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on A1237067's adoption status with email updates.
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A1237067

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Female, 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on A1237068's adoption status with email updates.
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A1237068

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

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

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on A1237048's adoption status with email updates.
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A1237048

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
We'll also keep you updated on A1237047's adoption status with email updates.
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A1237047

Golden Retriever

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services

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Friends of Feral Felines

1460 Long Shoals Rd,
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Charlottes Haven for Rescued Dogs

P.O. Box 404, 40965 Millingsport Road,
Richfield, NC 28137

We'll also keep you updated on DUKE's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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DUKE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Waxhaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MILLIE's adoption status with email updates.
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MILLIE

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
Statesville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Mocha

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Concord, NC
We'll also keep you updated on SPRUCE's adoption status with email updates.
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SPRUCE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Newton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Syd's adoption status with email updates.
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Syd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oakboro, NC

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