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

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Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccine Clinic

What:
1-yr Rabies vaccines for pets of Residents of Mecklenburg County.

When:
Saturday, November 9, 2024
8 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.

Where:
4318 Beam Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217

 

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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