Friends of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services

10/01/2026

Meet adoptable Victoria! 🤩 Reach out to her foster below for more info or to meet her!

https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/CHRL/A1265253

Victoria is 1 year and 4 months old and loves an adventure! She is ready for a forever home and a best friend.

09/30/2026

How can YOU help?
- Grab a dog for foster (application below)
- Grab a dog for staycation (up to 10 days)
- Spread the word

📍 8315 Byrum Dr, 11a-7p weekdays, 9a-5p weekends
📍 2700 Toomey Ave, 9a-5p every day

All adoptable dogs: https://24petconnect.com/CLTAdopt?at=DOG
Foster application: https://doobert.jotform.com/260974402692967
Staycation information: https://www.charlottenc.gov/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs/Staycation-Daycation

09/29/2026

Some cats in need of foster or rescue! 💙🐾

09/29/2026

This Saturday is the shelter’s Mega Clinic! 🐾 It offers free services (while supplies last) to Mecklenburg County residents, including:
✔ Rabies vaccines (1 or 3 year)
✔ Microchips with FREE registration
✔ Dogs: DAPPv vaccine
✔ Cats: HCP vaccine

09/08/2026

We are excited to share that the Friends of CMAS Board has two open positions we are hoping to fill with community members who are passionate about our work supporting Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. Please share this with anyone who you think would be a great fit!

Open positions:
- Secretary
- Community Outreach and Fundraising

Please note that this is a volunteer position that will require monthly virtual meetings in addition to any responsibilities that fall under the position in which you serve.

If you are interested in applying for one of the positions, please complete the application linked below and we will be in touch!

Friends of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services (CMAS) was created in order to support the needs of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control. As a nonprofit supporting the shelter, we seek out grants, coordinate fundraising events, and support specific initiatives with the aim to provide impactf...

08/28/2026

The Toomey location is now OPEN after renovations! 🎉 This satellite location houses dogs and cats that are available for foster or adoption!
📍Address: 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203
⏰ Hours: 9am - 5pm every day

You can also view the available animals at the Toomey location here: https://24petconnect.com/CLTAdoptToomey

Great news, Charlotte! Our Toomey location is officially reopening this Friday, August 28, for regular business hours. After weeks of repairs, we're thrilled to open the doors again and continue providing the best care possible for the pets who depend on us until they find their furever homes.
Starting Friday, you can once again stop by Toomey to take a pup out on a Daycation or Staycation; even a few hours or a night out of the shelter makes a huge difference for them. We can’t wait to welcome you back and see our dogs enjoying time outside with the community again!

08/22/2026

Today’s the day! Adoption fees are waived 💕 come find your new best friend! Open until 5pm!

08/18/2026

This past Thursday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control rescued 20 dogs from an abandoned property - 15 adult dogs and 5 puppies. Most of the dogs are very underweight and some have sores.

There was a dire need to make space at the shelter to house them and the community stepped up! The dogs are now safe at the shelter and some have left for rescue!

They are available for foster or adoption and deserve homes filled with patience and love. Here are some of the faces of lives that were saved this past week.

08/13/2026

‼️URGENT HELP NEEDED‼️

Animal Care & Control needs to move 40 dogs into foster (or forever!) homes TODAY!

Please help us save lives by grabbing a dog for foster or staycation. Head to the shelter and pick up an adorable house guest!

Shelter details:
Address: 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
Hours: 11am to 7pm weekdays: 9am to 5pm weekends

08/13/2026

This is more than just being max capacity - the shelter is seizing a up to 40 dogs today and needs space to house them. ‼️

How can YOU help?
- Grab a dog for foster (application below)
- Grab a dog for staycation (up to 10 days)
- Spread the word

📍 8315 Byrum Dr, 11a-7p weekdays, 9a-5p weekends

All adoptable dogs: https://24petconnect.com/CLTAdopt?at=DOG
Foster application: https://doobert.jotform.com/260974402692967
Staycation information: https://www.charlottenc.gov/Animal-Care-and-Control/Adoption-Programs/Staycation-Daycation