The Town of Matthews operates a small temporary holding facility located at 1600 Tank Town Road at Matthews Public Works.

Other area shelters are located in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County at 8315 Byrum Drive in Charlotte (704-336-3786) and in Union County at 3340 Presson Rd in Monroe (704-283-2308).

To report stray animals or for questions unrelated to licensing, please call 704-847-3644. If you have an emergency such as an animal attack or seriously injured animal, please contact Matthews Police at 704-847-4069.