Animal Care & Control Adoption Center

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

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 a modern, welcoming space for residents to connect with animals in need of permanent homes. The new facility will provide additional space needed to accommodate the growing number of animals coming into the main facility on Byrum Road. The 42,768-square-foot, all-electric facility will support the City of Charlotte's commitment to sustainability and a cleaner energy future. The new adoption center will include housing for dogs, cats and other small animals.

The city is using a design-build method to construct the project. This method gets the project to construction quickly, with the city, designer and contractor all working together in all phases of the project to maximize improvements within the allotted budget.

Project Goals

• To expand capacity for more 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.