The Humane Society of Charlotte believes in working to improve our community by creating new, loving families, and building a world where there are no more homeless and unwanted animals. This is an ongoing process - for every animal we can connect with a new family, another animal in need comes to HSC’s shelter. The Humane Society of Charlotte follows a no-kill philosophy, which is based on saving all animals that come to us. We believe that no healthy, treatable, behaviorally sound animal should have to be euthanized in our community. We only reserve euthanasia for animals whose prognosis is poor and quality of life is compromised or those that pose a danger to public safety. We are working towards this goal by supporting our local municipal shelter and those in the greater Charlotte community. Our commitment to this philosophy is evident in our live release rate of 99.9% for the animals that come into our care. We are able to have this excellent outcome by having programming and activities centered on our four pillars of focus which are prevention, retention, placement, and education. That’s why, as a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the HSC relies on the generous support of animal-loving individuals in our community to fund our work, along with low-cost fees for adoption, spay/neuter, and wellness services.
Our Adoption Process - We encourage all interested adopters to come prepared to take their new pet home. You will need the following: The person adopting must be at least 18 years of age or older. A valid form of photo identification (Driver’s License, passport, etc.). Any member of your family that will participate in the adoption decision (i.e. significant other, parent, children, etc.). A valid form of payment- cash or credit card. Verify with your landlord/HOA if there are any pet restrictions you need to know. If you see a particular animal you would like to meet, read their profile to make sure there are no additional items or steps you need to take in order to meet them. Our trained staff is here to help provide you with the resources you need to assist in the decision making process. Unless their individual profile states otherwise, we do not require HSC animals to meet your resident animal prior to adoption. We encourage all interested parties who have pets at home to read our How to Introduce your Pet for step-by-step instructions for in-home introductions. Please remember that it can take time for a shelter animal to decompress and familiarize themselves with new surroundings and a new routine. Visit our Post Adoption Tips and Tricks page for guides to utilize when introducing a rescue animal into your home. Be patient, keep them on a consistent schedule, and use lots of treats! If you or your new pet are having troubling adjusting to the change, please reach out. We are here to help! You can call our shelter’s main line or email our onsite behavior team at training@humanecharlotte.org.
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