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Animal Adoptions
 
The Animal Care and Control Bureau's pet adoption program brings animals and people together. If you are looking for a new pet, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Shelter has hundreds of dogs and cats, along with occasional snakes and pot-bellied pigs, to choose from for adoption. The shelter also has two specially designed bonding areas for people to interact and play with the animals they are considering for adoption.
 
 
 

Please be aware of the following things when you come to adopt an animal:

  • We only accept cash or checks
  • If you rent, we must have a statement from your landlord saying that pets are allowed in your home
  • All other dogs, cats or ferrets residing in your home must have a current rabies vaccination and license

Adoption Prices vary depending on the type of animal you are interested in adopting.  See below for a complete list.

 

Adult Dogs:
Adoption Fee-              $20.00
Spay/neuter Fee-         $35.50
License-                      $10.00
Microchip-                     $8.00
Total-                         $73.50

Adoption fee includes preventive shots, heartworm testing and a fecal exam.

Puppies:
Adoption Fee-        $50.00
Spay/neuter Fee-   $35.50
Microchip-               $8.00
Total-                   $93.50

Adoption fee includes preventive shots and deworming.

 

Adult Female Cats:
Adoption Fee-            $20.00
Spay Fee-                 $28.50
License-                    $10.00
Microchip-                   $8.00
Total-                        $66.50

Adult Male Cats:
Adoption Fee-             $20.00
Neuter Fee-                $22.50
License-                     $10.00
Microchip-                    $8.00
Total-                         $60.50

Adoption Fee includes preventive shots, deworming and testing for Feline Leukemia and Feline Aids.

 

Female Kittens:                                       Male Kittens:
Adoption Fee-       $50.00                           Adoption Fee-         $50.00
Spay Fee-            $28.50                           Neuter Fee-             $22.50
Microchip-              $8.00                           Microchip-                $8.00
Total-                  $86.50                           Total-                     $80.50

Adoption Fee includes preventive shots, deworming and testing for Feline Leukemia.

 

Exotic Animals

The Animal Shelter is not just a place for dogs and cats.  We may have a variety of animals from ferrets and rabbits to iguanas and snakes.  The prices will vary depending on species and size.

 

 

 

Livestock

Occasionally, large animals are available for adoption.  Ordinance requires livestock be auctioned, so the animal goes to the highest bidder.  Auction notices are posted at the animal shelter, the courthouse and on this site ten days prior to the auction.