Animal Care and Control

Our Mission

Animal Care and Control is dedicated to helping the people and pets of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County by providing a variety of medical and support services. ACC is also here to help educate the public about how to best care for animals and work to keep pets and people safe and together.

Adopt a Pet

Satelite Shelter

2700 Toomey Avenue

Charlotte, NC 28203

Hours

Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This location will be closed every Thursday until further notice.

Upcoming Events

Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic

Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccine Clinic for Pets, For Mecklenburg County Residents

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

City of Charlotte Vehicle Operations Center
2725 Beam Road, Charlotte, NC 28273

Only 1-Year Rabies Vaccine will be offered

These clinics are popular and, wait time could be long. Make sure you bring the following:

A full tank of gas in your vehicle
Plenty of water and snacks for you and your pets
Your phone charger
You will need to be in line inside the gate of the venue before 10:45 a.m. to receive services.

Steps for Shelter Pets

Steps for Shelter Pets Awareness Walk & Fundraiser

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control for Steps for Shelter Pets, a community awareness walk and fundraiser benefiting the animals in our care. held at Pearl Street Park (1200 Baxter St. Charlotte, NC 28202), this family- and pet-friendly event brings animal lovers together to walk, connect, and give back.

Steps for Shelter Pets

Animal Care and Control

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Main Shelter

Satelite Shelter

Upcoming Events

Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic

Steps for Shelter Pets

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