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: 7 days a week 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closure Dates 2025

• January 20
• March 20 (Byrum Location Only)
• April 18
• May 26
• June 19
• July 4
• September 1
• November 11
• November 27 & 28
• December 11 (Byrum Location Only)
• December 25 & 26

Mega Clinic

Subaru South Charlotte presents: For the Love of Pets Mega Clinic
Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
City of Charlotte Vehicle Operations Center
2725 Beam Road, Charlotte, NC 28273

Services offered include the following:

• 1-year and 3-year rabies vaccinations
• Mini exams with core vaccines for dogs and cats
• Microchipping

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
  
  More information on the clinic.  

Byrum Drive is Now Open!

You can now access the main shelter at 8315 Byrum Drive Charlotte, NC through several routes that are now reopened.

 I-485 off the West Blvd Exit to Byrum Drive.
Yorkmont Road to Byrum Drive.