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:

September 2
November 11
November 28 & 29
December 25, 26, & 27

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 2, 2024
Animal Care & Control Shelters will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 10, 2024
NBC Clear the Shelters Campaign continues and ACC celebrates the last week of the campaign
with fee-waived adoptions when a financial donation is made to support ACC's shelter programs.

Saturday, September 7, 2024
It's the NBC Clear the Shelters Finale: Clear the Shelter Day at ACC
Visit both locations:
Main Shelter - 8315 Byrum Drive Charlotte, NC 28217
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Satellite Shelter - 2700 Toomey Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fee-waived adoptions when a financial donation is made to support ACC's shelter programs
Pet-related Vendor Fair with ACC community partners
Coffee & Apple Cider Donuts Food Truck

Saturday, October , 2024
Mega Clinic and Adoption Day

Subaru South Charlotte Presents: For the Love of Pets Day
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Clinic Services
8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Fee-waived Adoptions
 *when a financial donation is made to support ACC's lifesaving programs
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What you can receive at the Mega Clinic:

Free 1-year and 3-year rabies vaccines *to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine, please bring proof of prior valid rabies vaccination. 

Free Health exam with core vaccines:

  • (Dog): Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv (Canine Distemper,-Adenovirus Type 2 - Parainfluenza - Parvovirus Vaccine)
  • (Cat): Nobivac Feline 1-HCP (Feline Rhinotracheitis - Calici - Panleukopenia Vaccine)

Free Microchip

Free Custom Engraved Pet ID Tag

Free 1-week scholarship for unlimited dog training through GoodPup Dog Training

Community outreach booth which provides new and gently used pet supplies, pet food and treats (while supplies last)

Pet-related Vendor Fair with ACC Community Partners

Other News

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

Wildlife Resources:

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)

State Wildlife Resources:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

North Carolina Wildlife Federation