Animal Care and Control

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Main Shelter:
Monday - Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
  

8315 Byrum Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217


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

2700 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203

 

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Closure Dates 2024
November 11
November 28 & 29
December 25, 26, & 27

Upcoming Events

Flyer. Trunk or Treat Halloween theme, black cloudy background large yellow moon orange bats spooky white font with purple outline, black font. 10/25/24 at Renaissance Park "Join us for a spook-tacular night of trick-or-treating, games, food trucks and vendors" on crinkled white paper cutout. Hosted by Animal Care & Control and friends

Trunk or Treat

Join us for our first ever Trunk or Treat hosted by Animal Care & Control and Friends. All ages are welcome, do not forget your costume! This will be a way for us to partner with local vendors, food trucks, Organizations, clubs, and City of Charlotte departments to provide our attendees with a variety of pet centered resources and delicious food options. And of course, tasty Halloween treats and decorated trunks. This event is not only a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween, but it also provides a wonderful platform for us to highlight our fosters, organize a treat drive, and offer various giveaways.

 

What:
Trunk or Treat, Foster trunk showcase, Treat drive, Food trucks, other City Departments, Giveaways and more!

When:
Friday, October 25, 2024
5 -8 p.m.

Where:
Renaissance Park
1536 W. Tyvola Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217


Other News

ACC branded theme infographic blue background white font white outline small dog icons over data. Dog Kennel Dashboard Snapshot October 21, 2024. Available kennels in lost: 23 Available kennels in adopt: 7 Total number of dogs on Staycation: 43 Total number of dogs in Foster: 245 Total number of dogs in Shelter: 174 Total number of dogs in our care: 462

Wildlife Resources:
We have put together a list of local wildlife experts to help you, should you find injured wildlife and need assistance:

Fawns:
Salty Horse Ranch Fawn Rehabilitation
Text or call – 704-534-5346

Wildlife:
Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center
980-389-1133

Carolina Wildlife Center
Injured Animal Hotline – 803-772-3994

Native wildlife, other waterfowl, songbirds, pigs:
Carolina Waterfowl Rescue and Sanctuary
Text the volunteer hotline at 704-286-6330 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily)

Raptors 
Carolina Raptor Center
(704) 875-6521 extension 125

State Wildlife Resources:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

North Carolina Wildlife Federation