Friends of Charlotte

SUPPORT
OUR ANIMALS.
Friends of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services is a non-profit organization that supports the programs and services of
CMPD Animal Care & Control and community efforts to save lives of homeless pets in our area.
Animal advocates ask us all the time "how can I help my local shelter", There are numerous ways to get involved! Explore our site to learn more about how you can help save the lives of animals in our community.
5K+
Adopted animals in 2021 from CMPD Animal Care & Control
250
Volunteers
140
Foster volunteers
1
Community
About Us
Our Mission
To support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care & Control services and enhance its efforts to save the lives of pets in need.
Our Vision
People and Pets in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community are supported with the resources needed to ensure pets remain in or find loving forever homes.

Upcoming Event
Friends of CMAS "Meet Up" Group Monthly Trails & Tails Dog Walk
Saturday, August 13, 2022
9:30 am - 11:30 am
McDowell Nature Preserve
15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC
Bring your dog and join Friends of CMAS and local shelter dogs from CMPD Animal Care & Control for the August monthly walk led by Chad Moore, Outdoor Recreation Specialist with Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation.
Dogs must be on leash, and please bring water for your pooch, and poop bags!
Trails & Tails is sponsored by Subaru South Blvd.