Find groomers, book sitters, adopt locally, and connect with Charlotte's pet community — all in one app. Built for the Queen City's pet owners and animal service providers.
From fully fenced off-leash areas to miles of greenway trails, Mecklenburg County has great options for getting outside with your dog.
Charlotte's most popular off-leash area — 4 fenced acres with separate sections for small and large dogs, water stations, and shade. Inside the 146-acre Reedy Creek Park.
Barkingham Park · NW Charlotte 📍 Get Directions1.3 fenced acres near Uptown with separate small and large dog sections. Connects to the Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek greenways for post-play walks.
Frazier Dog Park · Near Uptown 📍 Get DirectionsFenced off-leash space inside a 66-acre park, open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset. A favorite among west Charlotte dog owners with plenty of run room and a regular crowd.
William R. Davie · West Charlotte 📍 Get DirectionsA well-kept community park with greenway access and open fields. Leash required, but a solid spot for daily walks with sports courts, wide paths, and an easy parking lot.
Veterans Park · Central Charlotte 📍 Get Directions98 acres connecting Dilworth and Myers Park along Little Sugar Creek. Miles of paved greenway trails, a lake, and athletic fields. Leash required, but one of Charlotte's most-walked parks with dogs.
Freedom Park · Dilworth 📍 Get DirectionsA sprawling recreation park with trails, sports courts, and wide open fields. Leash required — popular for morning and evening dog walks on the southwest side.
Renaissance Park · SW Charlotte 📍 Get DirectionsCharlotte and Mecklenburg County are home to dozens of shelters, rescues, and foster networks working to find every animal a home. Hello Friend connects them all in one place.
A private, no-kill nonprofit with a 99.9% live release rate. Offers adoption, affordable vet care, spay/neuter services, and community support programs throughout Mecklenburg County.
Adoption · Spay/Neuter 📍 Get DirectionsThe county's official municipal shelter at 8315 Byrum Drive. Takes in thousands of animals per year — adopting from CMACC directly saves lives and frees space for more animals in need.
County Shelter · Adoption 📍 Get DirectionsAn independent nonprofit SPCA serving Charlotte and surrounding counties — not affiliated with the ASPCA. Focused on reducing euthanasia and connecting animals with qualified local adopters.
Dogs · Cats · Rescue 📍 Get DirectionsPet Adoption and Animal Welfare Society serving the Charlotte area — dedicated to placing dogs and cats in loving homes through a thorough adoption screening and foster network.
Dogs · Cats · Foster Network 📍 Get DirectionsA Charlotte-area cat rescue saving kittens and cats from high-kill shelters across the South. Foster-based model with regular adoption events and an active local community.
Cats · Foster-Based 📍 Get DirectionsA Charlotte-based cat rescue dedicated to saving kittens and cats in the Queen City area. Foster-based and community-driven, with cats available for adoption throughout the Charlotte metro.
Cats Only · Charlotte 📍 Get DirectionsAre you a Charlotte rescue or shelter?
Hello Friend is building the adoption layer for the Charlotte pet community. Get listed and reach local adopters directly.
Charlotte's pet community is massive — but finding reliable groomers, trustworthy sitters, or adoptable pets has never been easy. Hello Friend fixes that.
Find & Book Local Services
Browse verified Charlotte groomers, walkers, boarders, and trainers — with real reviews and live availability.
Stop calling 7 different places. Find Charlotte groomers by neighborhood, see their real availability, and book in seconds.
Find trusted Charlotte sitters and boarders with verified profiles, reviews from real local pet owners, and secure Stripe payments.
Connect with certified Charlotte dog trainers and walkers in your neighborhood — all bookable directly through the app.
Browse adoptable pets from Charlotte-area shelters and rescues in one feed. Save favorites and message rescues directly.
Share moments, tips, and updates with Charlotte's local pet community. Lost dog alerts, adoption announcements, local events.
Lost or found an animal in Charlotte? Post an alert to the whole community and get eyes on it instantly from local pet owners nearby.
Buy and sell pet supplies, food, and accessories with Charlotte pet owners and local small business owners — all in-app.
Build a digital profile for your pet — health records, vaccination history, personality notes. Share it with your vet, groomer, or sitter instantly.
Built for Charlotte's Pet Community
Not a national app ignoring your city — Hello Friend was designed with Charlotte as the launch market from day one.
Everything Charlotte pet owners and animal service providers are asking about Hello Friend.
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