PAWS OF CARTERET (PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE SOCIETY)

P.O. Box 1757

Morehead City, North Carolina 28557

Located in Carteret County

(252) 247-3341

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PAWS of Carteret (Pet Adoption and Welfare Society) in Morehead City, NC

PAWS of Carteret (Pet Adoption and Welfare Society) is an animal shelter located in Morehead City, North Carolina, within Carteret County. Two other shelters or rescues also serve Carteret County, and organizations like these often coordinate informally with one another to support animals in need across a region and work toward shared goals. The shelter is situated about 120 miles west of Fayetteville, North Carolina, placing it within reach of pet adopters from other parts of the state. PAWS of Carteret is part of the network of animal welfare organizations serving Carteret County and the surrounding area.

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