Who to Contact for Lost Pets, Stray Animals, and Animal Control Services
At Palmetto Wildlife Extractors, we specialize in the safe and humane removal of wild animals, such as squirrels, bats, snakes, birds, coyotes, and beavers. We do not handle domesticated animals or pets.
If you’ve found a stray dog or cat, need help with a lost pet, or are concerned about a domestic animal’s welfare, local municipal and county animal control departments can help. Below, we’ve gathered contact information for key cities we serve across North and South Carolina.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care & Control
CMPD Animal Care & Control handles reports of stray or injured pets, lost animals, and bite investigations throughout Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Huntersville Police Department – Animal Services Division
Huntersville residents can contact Animal Services for issues involving stray pets, animal bites, or welfare concerns.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care & Control
CMPD Animal Care & Control handles reports of stray or injured pets, lost animals, and bite investigations throughout Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Greenville County Animal Control (Unincorporated Areas)
City of Greenville Animal Control
Both city and county animal control teams respond to domestic animal concerns. Use the county emergency line for bites, vicious animals, or rabies exposure reports outside of regular business hours.
City of North Charleston Animal Control (via Police Department)
The City of North Charleston’s Animal Control Division enforces domestic animal ordinances, while the Charleston Animal Society provides lost pet, adoption, and rescue services.
Palmetto Wildlife Extractors provides professional wildlife removal for animals such as bats, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, birds, and other wild species throughout North and South Carolina.
If you’re hearing scratching in your attic, seeing animal damage around your home, or suspect wildlife activity, our licensed team can help safely and humanely.
