WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are open to the public during business hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED: Sunday and Wednesday

ALL CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

Accepting owner or stray surrenders will be determined by space availability and adoptability. Please abide by the following guidelines:

DO NOT LEAVE CATS AND KITTENS HERE!
 ANY ABANDONED ANIMALS WILL BE TAKEN TO
THE ANIMAL SHELTER FOR EUTHANIZATION.

NC STATE LAW: THE FEE FOR ABANDONING PETS
IS $500 PER ANIMAL.
Rehoming your pet: Before surrendering a pet, Kitty City recommends first trying to find a suitable home for
him or her by spreading the word among friends, relatives and co-workers. Post the animal on Petfinder.com. 
Give yourself a few weeks to place the animal in a good home and never give away your pet to someone without screening the person/home carefully and asking for references.  Please do not give your pet away "Free to a Good Home" as there are unscrupulous individuals who could harm your pet or sell the animal for research to make money. Unsterilized pets are more likely to be surrendered due to related health or behavior (aggression, marking, roaming, etc.) reasons, or because they produce "unwanted" litters. By ensuring your pet is neutered or spayed, you may find you do not need to give him or her up. Also, having your pet current on vaccinations will not only help keep him or her healthier, but will also make him more appealing to a potential adopter. 
Stray animal surrenders: If you find a stray, please make every effort to bring him or her to the local animal control for the area in which you found the animal. This will help ensure the best possible chance of the pet being reunited with his or her guardian who may already be calling or visiting that shelter.

ALL ANIMAL SURRENDERS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY KITTY CITY
Do not bring any animals for surrender to Kitty City unless you have approval from Program Director, Patsy Beeker. You may contact her during business hours at 704-795-5219 or e-mail: kittycity1@ctc.net

Please be prepared to provide as much information as possible regarding the animal, including vaccinations, spay/neuter status, behavior, likes and dislikes, and other information that might help Kitty City rehome the animal appropriately.
Surrender fees: While a surrender fee is not required, a monetary donation allows Kitty City to offset our many veterinary costs and expenditures. Donations of food, crates, pet carriers and other supplies are also greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.
For more information, including animal care, safety, spay/neuter programs and how you can help prevent animal homelessness, call the Kitty City at 704-795-5219.