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Pets and Animals

Use this page if you need help with pet adoption, pet fostering, lost or found pets, cat rescue, spay/neuter assistance, or low-cost spay/neuter services.

If an animal or person is in immediate danger, call 911.


Humane Society of Union County

Helps with:
Pet adoption, pet fostering, lost and found pets, humane education, and animal rescue.

Phone:
704-283-9126

Address:
4015 Waxhaw Highway
Monroe, NC 28112

Description:
The Humane Society of Union County works to prevent cruelty to animals, relieve animal suffering, and support humane education. One of its goals is to rescue dogs and cats from Union County Animal Services. The Humane Society does not operate out of a shelter facility; animals available for adoption are cared for in foster homes.

Good questions to ask:
“How do I adopt a pet?”
“How do I become a foster home?”
“Can you help with a lost or found pet?”
“Do you need volunteers or donations?”


Monroe Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

Helps with:
Low-cost spay and neuter services for companion animals.

Phone:
704-292-7729

Address:
1404 E. Franklin Street
Monroe, NC 28112

Description:
The Monroe Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is a program of the Humane Society of Union County. The clinic’s mission is to help reduce pet overpopulation.

Good questions to ask:
“What does spay or neuter surgery cost?”
“Do I need an appointment?”
“What vaccines or paperwork are required?”
“Do you offer financial assistance?”
“What should I do before and after surgery?”


Union County Sheriff’s Office — Animal Services

Helps with:
Animal services through the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Main phone:
704-283-3789

Indian Trail office:
704-283-3791

Main office address:
3344 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112

Indian Trail office address:
109 Navajo Trail
Indian Trail, NC

Good questions to ask:
“Who should I call about a stray or dangerous animal?”
“Can you help with animal control concerns?”
“What should I do if I found a pet?”
“What should I do if my pet is missing?”
“Who handles animal-related complaints in my area?”