Great Local Rescues in the Charlotte Area
Updated: Oct 22, 2022
Whether you are looking to add a furry family member for the first time or fifth time, you should consider working with one of these local Charlotte Rescues.
Why Rescue a Pet
About 6.5 million pets end up in shelters each year with 3 million getting adopted. But there are 1.5 million pets euthanized due to overcrowding in facilities. This is where your county animal control shelter really gets a bad wrap. While many publicly funded animal control shelters are moving towards becoming a no-kill shelter, they don't have a choice once the facility is at max capacity. Unlike non-publicly funded nonprofits, like the Humane Society, animal control shelters are not legally allowed to turn away any pets even if they are at capacity.
Dispelling the Behavior Myth
There is a big misconception out there about shelter pets being mean, aggressive, not trainable. Simply put people think shelter pets are the ones no one knows how to handle. But this is far from the truth.
Only three percent of shelter dogs are surrendered due to biting behavior.
Most often, pets are surrendered for reasons that have nothing to do with the pet's demeanor.
According to Petfinder.com here are the top ten reasons dogs end up in shelters in order of most common:
Owners are moving
Landlord doesn’t allow pets
Cost of care is too high
There are too many animals in the household
Owners have personal problems
Owners’ facilities are inadequate
Owners don’t have enough time
Dog is ill
Dog has been biting
No homes are available for litter mates
Top ten reasons cats end up in shelters:
There are too many animals in the household
Owners are moving
Family members have allergies
Landlord doesn’t allow pets
Cost of care is too high
No homes are available for litter mates
Cats are soiling owners’ house
Owners have personal problems
Owners’ facilities are inadequate
Cat is incompatible with other pets
More pets are surrendered due to under-equipped owners and unfortunate circumstances rather than poor behavior.
Where to Rescue a Pet in the Charlotte, NC Area
If you're ready to grow your family by four paws, consider working with one of these local rescues.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control
Call: (704) 336-7600
Visit: 8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
Adoption Options: Dogs & Cats
The Humane Society of Charlotte
Call: (704) 377-0534
Visit: 2700 Toomey Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Adoption Options: Dogs & Cats
Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love
Email: info@greatdanefriends.com
Visit: All pets are cared for in foster homes, contact to schedule an appointment.
Adoption Options: Great Danes
Call: (704) 879-1729
Visit: All pets are cared for in foster homes, contact to schedule an appointment.
Adoption Options: Cats & Dogs
Call: (704) 709-3579
Visit: 7708 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Adoption Options: Pit Bulls
Call: (704) 882-1525
Visit: 323 Unionville Indian Trail Rd suite b, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Adoption Option: Dogs - Bully Breeds
Call: (704) 452-7841
Serving: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Eastern Tennessee
Email: OurFosters@Yahoo.com
Visit: All dogs are cared for in foster homes, contact to schedule an appointment.
Adoption Options: Dogs