Animal Care & Control Adoption Center

Announcement

Oct. 21, 2026 - The city will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m. to mark the start of construction for this project. The public is invited to participate.

Project typeFacilities
Project budget$30 million
Project phaseDesign
Construction contractorAlbion General Contractors, Inc.

rendering of Animal Care & Control Adoption Center, with separate entrances for cats and dogs and a large parking lot

Conceptual rendering of the Adoption Center. For illustrative purposes only. Specific features could change.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Thursday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m.
5400 South Tryon Street
Parking at Jeff Adams Tennis Center (1520 West Tyvola Road)

Project Overview

The Animal Care and Control Adoption Center, located at 5400 South Tryon Street, will provide the additional space needed to accommodate the growing number of animals coming into the main facility on Byrum Road while also providing a dedicated, accessible location for the public to meet, adopt and foster animals in need of permanent homes.

Project Goals

To maintain a live release rate of 80%, with the ultimate goal of meeting a live release rate of 90% or higher. This includes adoptions, owner reunifications and transfers to other animal care facilities such as the Humane Society or other rescues.
To reduce or eliminate healthy animal euthanasia
To continue providing a safe, healthy environment for our community's animals

Project Funding

Funding was committed by City Council as part of the approved FY 2026 budget.

Public Involvement

A public meeting took place online on Sept. 24, 2024 to introduce the project to the public and answer any questions. View the recording and FAQs from the meeting.

Project Contact

Santiago Rodriguez, LEED AP BD+C, Assoc., DBIA
Engineering Project Manager
Charlotte Department of Transportation
980-451-9104
Santiago.Rodriguez@charlottenc.gov