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

Upcoming Events

Flyer. Trunk or Treat Halloween theme, black cloudy background large yellow moon orange bats spooky white font with purple outline, black font. 10/25/24 at Renaissance Park "Join us for a spook-tacular night of trick-or-treating, games, food trucks and vendors" on crinkled white paper cutout. Hosted by Animal Care & Control and friends

Trunk or Treat

Join us for our first ever Trunk or Treat hosted by Animal Care & Control and Friends. All ages are welcome, do not forget your costume! This will be a way for us to partner with local vendors, food trucks, Organizations, clubs, and City of Charlotte departments to provide our attendees with a variety of pet centered resources and delicious food options. And of course, tasty Halloween treats and decorated trunks. This event is not only a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween, but it also provides a wonderful platform for us to highlight our fosters, organize a treat drive, and offer various giveaways.

 

What:
Trunk or Treat, Foster trunk showcase, Treat drive, Food trucks, other City Departments, Giveaways and more!

When:
Friday, October 25, 2024
5 -8 p.m.

Where:
Renaissance Park
1536 W. Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217


Other News

ACC branded theme infographic blue background white font. white outline small dog figures over data. Dog Kennel Dashboard Snapshot: October 14, 2024. Update: Available kennels in lost: 44 Available kennels in adopt: 9 Total number of dogs on Staycation: 39 Total number of dogs in Foster: 243 Total number of dogs in Shelter: 148 Total number of dogs in our care: 430

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