A large majority of Charlotte-area pet owners are breaking the law, according to a recent audit report on the city’s Animal Care and Control division. They might not even know it.
Residents in Charlotte and unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County are required to purchase a license for dogs and cats over 4 months old. Yet only 13% of dogs and 7% of cats are registered, the March 18 report from the city’s internal audit department found.
Licensing fees help fund shelter operations and establish identification within the city’s system. This allows field officers to return missing pets to their owners, keeping them out of crowded shelters that sometimes hit capacity…