Cleveland County Animal Services and Adoption Center

1601 Airport Road Shelby, North Carolina 28150

Dogs & Cats

Cleveland County Animal Services and Adoption Center animal shelter in Shelby, NC

Shelby Shelters

(704) 481-9884 Directions

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Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Cleveland County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Shelby, NC

Cleveland County Animal Services and Adoption Center is an animal shelter located at 1601 Airport Road in Shelby, North Carolina, about 35 miles east of Charlotte. It is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The center handles adoptions of both dogs and cats, including a working cats program, and offers additional services such as field work, lost and found assistance, pet surrendering, and low-cost rabies vaccinations. Beyond adoptions, the shelter relies on community support through volunteering, fostering, and donations to serve Cleveland County.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

To adopt, you must present a valid government-issued photo ID; adoptable dogs and cats include an exam, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and spay/neuter, with fees normally $40 for dogs and $10 for cats (adoptions may be declined for those with animal cruelty convictions or citations).

Service area: Cleveland County, North Carolina (Shelby, NC)
Animals served: Dogs & Cats