Animal Shelters in Charlotte, NC

My family adopted our dogs, Izzy and Emma, from animal shelters, and there is no doubt in my mind that they were meant to come home with us. They enrich our lives in more ways than I could mention in this article. If you live Charlotte, NC, or in Mecklenburg County, there are several reputable animal shelters where you might find the next addition to your family.

Humane Society of Charlotte

Founded in 1978, the Humane Society of Charlotte is a long-standing organization that offers, in addition to the animal shelter itself, a spay/neuter clinic and educational resources for pet owners. They have both dogs and cats available for adoption, and before you bring your new pet home, they allow you to bring any current pets to the facility so they can help introduce the animals.

The Humane Society is one of the most reputable animal shelters in Charlotte, and for good reason. They are committed to providing the best possible care for dogs and cats in their custody, and they have a foster care program that houses animals for whom they don't have space in their facility.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

The city of Charlotte, NC, operates an animal shelter through its animal control division. This is where dogs, cats, and other four-legged creatures end up if they are found by animal control officers; some are immediately adoptable, while others require considerable veterinary care before they can go home with a loving family.

This animal shelter routinely makes available for adoption animals other than dogs and cats, such as hamsters, potbelly pigs, chickens, roosters, and more. The facility is equipped with a barn for farm animals, and also runs a service that helps families find lost pets.

Precious Paws Rescue

There are several benefits of adopting pets from animal shelters, including free services that many facilities offer to adoptive families. Precious Paws Rescue, for example, provides two months of free shelter care insurance when you adopt one of their pets. This can reduce the amount of money you have to spend on basic care.

Precious Paws adopts out dogs and cats at their own facility, and posts ads for others who have pets they wish to adopt out. They also have a program for senior citizens, who can adopt mature dogs and cats for reduced fees.

Specialty Animal Shelters

Several animal shelters in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas offer pet adoption services for specific breeds or types of animals. Talk to a local veterinarian or animal shelter employee about where you can find such services if you have a more specific idea in mind for the pet you want to adopt.