Pet License Pet licensing is required within City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for all dogs, cats, ferrets starting at 4 months of age and must have proof of a current rabies vaccine to apply or update.
Permits and Citations Apply or pay online for ownership permits as well as, pay citations. Permits are required to house 3 or more pets outdoors (dogs, cats, and others) as well as any livestock or farm animals.
Rehoming Pets Learn about the many local resources to help you rehome your pet on your own. Although, we do offer pet surrender services, when we have space, we urge owners to leave us as a last resort.
Mecklenburg County Animal Ordinance Search the most common laws within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg ordinance like bites, cruelty, deceased animals, leash law and tethering, nuisance animals, and more.
Pet Safety and Wellness Heartworms, Hot and Cold Weather Safety, Thunderstorms and Fireworks Awareness, Bite Prevention, Outdoor Safety, Holidays, Pet Preparedness and more.
Living with Wildlife See tips for peacefully coexisting with the wildlife in your community as part of our ecosystem and what to do if you or your pet is scratched, bitten or attacked by wildlife.
Free / Low-Cost Services Received help finding free and low-cost services in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area (or even in your own town/city/county) by using pets.findhelp.com.