ANIMAL CARE

Animal Care & Control Division

8315 Byrum Drive

Charlotte, NC 28217

Local Phone ................................... 311 Out of County .............. 704-336-7600

To report an animal at large, call 311

Pet License

All dogs, cats and ferrets four months and older residing in Mint Hill must be licensed annually. Proof of a current rabies vaccination from a veterinarian is required to purchase a license.

• $30.00 for fertile animals

• $10.00 for sterile animals - 1-year

• $25.00 for sterile animals - 3-years

Animal licenses may be purchased by mail or online from PetData. For general information and to register your pet online go to www.petdata.com or call 1-877-835-8523.

Rabies Vaccinations

Every dog and cat, four months of age and older in North Carolina, must be vaccinated against rabies. This law also applies to ferrets within the city limits of Charlotte. In NC, the animal's first rabies shot is good for one year and subsequent vaccinations are valid for three years. If you have recently moved to NC and the rabies vaccination was given at a vet outside of NC then it is still a valid shot (regardless of it being a 1 year or 3 year shot).

The fine for failing to display a rabies tag is $50.00 and a $50.00 fine may be levied if your animal does not have a valid rabies vaccination.

Leash Law

Mecklenburg County has strict leash laws that apply to all animals except cats.

• Animals must be on a leash, contained within a fence or an operable and marked invisible fence.

• ALL dog owners that take their dogs for walks in their neighborhoods and/or in public parks (not designated as a dog park) are required to keep their dogs on leash and under physical restraint AT ALL TIMES.