Mecklenburg County Humane Society

1348 Parker Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28208

Dogs & Cats

Charlotte Shelters

(704) 377-0534 Directions humanesocietyofcharlotte.org

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Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

About this shelter

Mecklenburg County Humane Society in Charlotte, NC

The Mecklenburg County Humane Society, operating as the Humane Society of Charlotte, has spent nearly 50 years building a more compassionate Charlotte for animals and the people who love them. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County, this humane society operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and cares for animals without public funding, relying instead on community donations. It offers cat and dog adoptions along with a broader range of services including spay/neuter surgery, an Essential Care Clinic, a Pet Food Bank, community cat services, and a Pet Help Center for local families. The shelter is open Monday through Thursday 11:00AM-5:00PM, Friday 11:00AM-7:00PM, Saturday 11:00AM-6:00PM, and Sunday 11:00AM-5:00PM, and is located about 2 miles northwest of downtown Charlotte, alongside 9 other animal shelters and rescues serving Mecklenburg County.

Before you go

Adopting from Mecklenburg County Humane Society

Adoption process

Adopters must be 18+ with photo ID and payment; you browse available pets online, visit the shelter to meet up to 2-3 animals, and if matched, complete paperwork and pay the adoption fee after the animal is spayed/neutered.

Service area: Charlotte, NC (also has a Petco Adoption Center in Huntersville)
County: Mecklenburg County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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