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Adopt a pet from these Charlotte area animal shelters

If you’re looking for a new furry friend, our area has shelters + rescues to help your family grow.

A collage of three dogs and three cats.

Those eyes make it hard to say no.

Photos via Humane Society of Charlotte, Animal Care & Control, and Carolina P.A.W.S.

If you’re looking for companionship, cuddles, or just a bit of extra cuteness, there are furry friends across the Queen City who need your help. Check out three animal shelters and a few adoptable pets along the way.

Editor’s note: We can’t guarantee the animals included below are still available for adoption.

The Humane Society of Charlotte, 1348 Parker Dr.

Find your perfect dog or cat to add to the family, or consider donating to the shelter’s efforts to help homeless animals. Folks age 65 and older + military personnel can get 10% off adoption fees and services.

  • Jackie Frost | Mixed breed | 3-month-old female
  • Sleigh | Domestic shorthair | 10-month-old male

Animal Care & Control (ACC), 8315 Byrum Dr.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has been helping animals since 1944. A visit could provide a dog, cat, or farm animal a permanent place to call home.

  • Sarge | Pit bull terrier | 6-year-old male
  • Simone | Domestic shorthair | 2-year-old female
  • Judith | Guinea pig | 1-year-old

Carolina P.A.W.S., virtual

Volunteers rescue abandoned and abused cats and dogs + spay/neuter before helping them find loving homes.

  • Joey | Spaniel and Chihuahua mix | 4-year-old male
  • Periwinkle | Domestic shorthair | 8-month-old female

Consider reaching out to each organization to learn specific requirements + application processes.

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