The Animal Center of Moore County

5235 Highway 15/501 Carthage, NC (get map) 910-947-2858 Fax 910-947-5952

Click here for the Moore County Animal Control Ordinance

The mission of Moore County Animal Operations is:

To provide temporary shelter for the county’s unwanted and stray companion animals, to promote pet placement programs and education regarding pet responsibility; and to enforce state and county animal laws

As the county grows, so does the number of these unfortunate animals. In 2011, we took in over 3,800 dogs and cats.  Although we have one of the highest adoption rates in the state, far too many adoptable animals have to be put down to make room for others. We urge everyone to be responsible and (unless you are a breeder) have your animal spayed or neutered. It is the humane thing to do and less expensive in the long run.

We are very proud of our sparkling clean shelter, and encourage all citizens of Moore County to come and visit us. The selection of adoptable animals is very large, and our fees are very reasonable.

Last year Moore County Animal Control returned over 150 dogs and cats to their owners and facilitated the reunion of many more. If you loose your pet, please call us. We may have it, or someone may well have already reported finding it.  For more detail, click on the Lost & Found link to the left