I warn you before you read this, your heart will melt. There are tons and tons of pets in the Charlotte metro and surrounding areas that need loving homes. Not to make you sad, but across the world, animal shelters take in millions of stray, abused, and lost animals each and every day. However, when you rescue one of these animals, you are giving them a second chance.

Here you will find a list of 8 different places you can rescue pets near Charlotte, North Carolina. Please make sure you have the time and financial means to take care of a pet before agreeing to.

• 1. The Humane Society of Charlotte

  Bring home a new family member!
  Animal shelter
  Located at 2700 Toomey Ave in Charlotte
  (704) 377-0534
  You can see more on rescuing a new best friend here.

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• 2. Catering to Cats and Dogs

  Want a new best friend?
  Pet adoption service
  (704) 879-1729
  You can see more about rescuing pets here.

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• 3. Heart of a Lion Rescue

  Want to bring a little kitty home? They make great snuggle partners!
  A nonprofit cat rescue group serving Southeast Charlotte, NC, and Upstate SC.
  See more on rescuing a pet here.

  Congratulations Harley and Hank on finding an amazing furever family. I will miss these babies so much. I do not often...

  Posted by Heart of a Lion Rescue on Thursday, February 17, 2022

• 4. CMPD Animal Control

  I once found a bunny and he was adopted through CMPD Animal Control! They help find homes for all kinds of pets.
  Animal Shelter
  (704) 336-7600
  Located at 8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217.
  Click here to see more on rescuing an animal here.

  17 adoptions on 2/21 #ACCadopted

  Posted by CMPD Animal Care and Control on Tuesday, February 22, 2022

• 5. Pet Partnes Rescue

  Animal Shelter
  Located at 220 Joyceton Church Road Lenoir, NC 28645.
  (828) 572-4822
  You can see more about rescuing pets here.

  Meet Wilma BAS, Barney BAS, and Betty BASThese pups were surrendered by a family that was moving into a smaller home /...

  Posted by Foothills Canine Rescue, Inc. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022

• 6. Cabarrus County Animal Shelter

  Animal Rescue
  (704) 920-3288
  244 Betsy Carpenter Place Concord, NC 28025.
  See more on rescuing pets here.

  Say hello to our new dogs and cats for adoption!! If you'd like to meet them please complete the online adoption...

  Posted by Cabarrus County Animal Shelter on Tuesday, February 22, 2022

• 7. Cornelius Animal Shelter

  Located at 19110 Meridian Street Cornelius, NC 28031.
  (704) 237-3602
  You can see more on animals available to rescue here.

  Hershey is looking for a new home. This big boy is almost 6lbs and still intact. The Vet thinks he is right around a...

  Posted by Cornelius Animal Shelter on Friday, September 10, 2021

• 8. Humane Society of York County

  Animal Shelter
  Located at 8177 Regent Parkway Suite 103, Fort Mill, South Carolina.
  (803) 802-0902
  You can see more about rescuing a pet of your own here.

  Hey everyone, my name is Calliope! I'm 6 months old and the sweetest girl you could ever meet. I was pulled by my...

  Posted by Humane Society of York County on Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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