Animal Care and Control

Shelters and Hours

Main Shelter:
8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217

Hours: Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   

Satellite Shelter:
2700 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

Hours: 6 days a week 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Closure Dates 2026

  • January 1
  • January 19
  • April 3
  • May 25
  • June 19
  • July 3
  • September 7
  • November 11
  • November 26 & 27
  • December 24 & 25

 

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Temporary Public Closure — Toomey Avenue (Thursdays)

Beginning Thursday, December 18, 2025, the 2700 Toomey Avenue location will be closed to the public every Thursday until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

 

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Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic

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

Saturday, January 10, 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

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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.

Funds raised directly support lifesaving medical care for shelter pets, enrichment supplies such as toys, treats, leashes and comfort items, foster program resources that help animals thrive outside the shelter, and adoption efforts that connect pets with loving, permanent homes. 

Every step makes a difference. Every dollar helps save lives. join us as we walk together to give shelter pets the care, compassion, and second chances they deserve. 

 

 


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