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Clear The Shelters · August 2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217

2026 Participant Goal: 1,170 adoptions Crescendo Weekend

Event Participation

Adoption fees are reduced during Clear The Shelters at this shelter.

During the Clear the Shelters event on August 22nd, 2026, we will be waiving all spay and neuter fees on available cats and dogs.

Pets live at the shelter's facility and can be visited in person.
Adoption events are held at the shelter.
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About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) provides critical support to the pets AND people of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community focusing on public safety, public health, and animal welfare. Over the past ten years, ACC has transformed animal welfare in our community by focusing on “both ends of the leash” to ensure that pets and their people have what they need to live happy, safe, and healthy lives while enjoying everything Charlotte has to offer. ACC provides field operations services to a total of 8 municipalities covering over 546 square miles and provides care to over 13,000 lost, homeless, sick, or injured animals each year.

Visit & Connect

Hours11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Meet their pets

This shelter's adoptable pets aren't listed on WeRescue yet — visit their website or social media to meet the animals waiting for a home.

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