Adoption First Animal Rescue

114 Enterprise Street Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546
Dogs & Cats
Adoption First Animal Rescue animal shelter in Jacksonville, NC
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Today
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  6. Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  7. Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Adoption First Animal Rescue in Jacksonville, NC

Adoption First Animal Rescue is a rescue organization located at 114 Enterprise St. in Jacksonville, North Carolina, about 90 miles west of Fayetteville, NC. Operating under the motto "Healing Hearts, One Paw At A Time," the rescue helps pets find loving homes while also offering affordable veterinary care and free pet food for those in need. The organization is open every day, Monday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and welcomes visitors, adopters, volunteers, and fosters to stop by. Beyond adoptions, it runs a vet clinic, a pet food pantry, and a pet surrender program for the community.

Before you go

Adopting from Adoption First Animal Rescue

Adoption process

Prospective adopters submit an application, which the rescue reviews and may follow up on; a virtual (sometimes in-person) home check is conducted, and once approved, adopters sign a contract and pay the adoption fee before taking the pet home.

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