Animal Care and Control

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Main Shelter:
Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
  

8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217


Satellite Shelter:
7 days a week 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2700 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

 

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Closure Dates 2024
November 11
November 28 & 29
December 25, 26, & 27

 

ATTENTION - BEWARE OF SCAMMERS

Animal Care & Control (ACC) has been made aware of scam phone calls targeting pet owners who have lost their animals.
Scammers are pretending to be ACC employees, claiming that your pet is at the shelter and needs urgent medical treatment.
They will then ask for payment over the phone, requesting credit card or electronic payment information.

Important Facts:

  • ACC will never ask for payment over the phone.
  • The only way to reclaim your lost pet from ACC is to come to the shelter in person.

If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately! Then, call 311 or (704) 336-7600 to contact the ACC Call Center.
They can connect you with a supervisor to assist you further.

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Upcoming Events

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Update:  Only 31 shirts left!  Get yours today before they run out!  Sizes available: L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control x 704 Shop: A Partnership for Second Chances.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has partnered with 704 Shop, Charlotte’s iconic apparel store, to create a limited-edition t-shirt highlighting the importance of adopting from shelters. Because 704 Shop is committed to giving animals a second chance, they are donating a portion of proceeds to our shelter programs. As Mecklenburg counties primary shelter, we care for thousands of animals each year while providing essential community services. Together with 704 Shop, we’re spreading the message that every shelter pet deserves a second chance. For every shirt purchased, 704 Shop will donate $7.04 to ACC in honor of Charlotte's 704 area code.

Get your shirt today at https://704shop.com/ 

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Wildlife Resources:

We have put together a list of local wildlife experts to help you, should you find injured wildlife and need assistance:

Fawns:
Salty Horse Ranch Fawn Rehabilitation
Text or call – 704-534-5346

Wildlife:
Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center
980-389-1133

Carolina Wildlife Center
Injured Animal Hotline – 803-772-3994

Native wildlife, other waterfowl, songbirds, pigs:
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue and Sanctuary
Text the volunteer hotline at 704-286-6330 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily)

Raptors 
Carolina Raptor Center
(704) 875-6521 extension 125

State Wildlife Resources:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

North Carolina Wildlife Federation