Cornelius Animal Shelter

19110 Meridian Street Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
Dogs & Cats
Cornelius Animal Shelter in Cornelius, NC
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Visiting

Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
  6. Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Today
  7. Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Cornelius Animal Shelter in Cornelius, NC

Cornelius Animal Shelter is located in Cornelius, North Carolina, about 15 miles south of Charlotte, and operates under the Cornelius Police Department. The shelter is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with families welcome to stop in during these hours to meet adoptable pets on-site. Adoptable animals are also listed through Petfinder, and residents can surrender animals only by scheduling an appointment. The shelter relies on volunteers to help around the facility and accepts donations of supplies, food, and funds.

Before you go

Adopting from Cornelius Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Visit the shelter to complete an adoption application; if approved, pay an adoption fee ($85 for cats, $95 for dogs, cash or check only), then pick up the pet later from the Animal Hospital of Cornelius once it is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered.

Service area
Cornelius, North Carolina
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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