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Charlotte/Mecklenburg Dog Resource Guide

Local Laws and Ordinances that Affect Pet Owners

• Charlotte/Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control a division of the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police department is in charge of enforcing all City, County and State laws pertaining to the welfare and control of animals. Enforcement activities include licensing, investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty and neglect cases, leash law violations, and investigating potentially dangerous dogs.
• Rabies Vaccinations are required in the state of North Carolina for all dogs and cats four months of age and older.  In the city of Charlotte this law extends to ferrets also. There is a free Rabies Clinic provided at the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control facility the second Tuesday of every month from 8am-11am. Come early and be prepared to wait, as long lines occur.

Emergency Animal Hospital

• Carolina Veterinary Specialist is an emergency hospital open 24-hours a day for all sick or injured animals.

Humane Societies, Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups

• Humane Society of Charlotte, founded in 1978, provides adoption and low-cost spay/neuter services for the areas of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control and Shelter provides the citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County with animal care services, including licensing and education. As an open-door shelter, no animal is turned away.

North Charlotte Dog Parks

• Barkingham Park is a fenced-in, four-acre area for dogs located inside Reedy Creek Park. There is a separate fenced-in area for smaller dogs, public water supply for doggie drinks, a cleaning/showering area, and waste stations. There are also picnic tables for the parents to sit and socialize.
• Davie Dog Park is a five-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs located at William R. Davie District Park. There are two separate fenced-in secure sections to the new dog park, one for large dogs and another for dogs less than 20lbs.
• Frazier Dog Park is a small, 1.3-acre fenced in dog park within Frazier Park in uptown Charlotte’s Third Ward. There is a separate area for smaller dogs and public water supply.
• Ray’s Fetching Meadow is a one-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area located at McAlpine Creek Community Park.
• Swaney Pointe K-9 Park is a four-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs located at Ramsey Creek Park.