North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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    Humane Association of North Carolina
    1081 Airport Rd
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    Located in Orange County

    919-967-7383
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    Humane Society of Alamance County
    P.O. Box 3673
    Burlington, NC 27215

    Located in Alamance County

    336-438-2023
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    Humane Society of Beaufort County
    P O Box 33
    Washington, NC 27889

    Located in Beaufort County

    252-946-1591
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    Humane Society of Catawba County
    P.O. Box 63
    Hickory, NC 28603

    Located in Catawba County

    828-327-3878
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    Humane Society of Charlotte
    2700 Toomey Avenue
    Charlotte, NC 28203

    Located in Mecklenburg County

    704-377-0534
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    Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County
    244 Hwy 49 South
    Concord, NC 28025

    Located in Cabarrus County

    704-784-4434
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    Humane Society of Davidson County
    P.O. Box 1791
    Lexington, NC 27293

    Located in Davidson County

    336-246-2706
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    Humane Society of Davie County
    291 Eaton Rd.
    Mocksville, NC 27028

    Located in Davie County

    (336) 751-5214
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    Humane Society of Davie County
    157 Odell Myers Road
    Advance, NC 27006

    Located in Davie County

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    Humane Society of Eastern NC
    P.O. Box 9786
    Fayetteville, NC 28311

    Located in Cumberland County

    910-482-0822
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    Humane Society of Granville County
    P.O. Box 572
    Butner, NC 27509

    Located in Granville County

    919-565-9272
    Details
    Humane Society of Guilford County
    4527 West Wendover Avenue
    Greensboro, NC 27409

    Located in Guilford County

    336-299-3060
    Details

    Animal Shelters in North Carolina

    View all North Carolina animal shelter and rescue organizations in your area. Adopt a pet in need of a permanent loving and caring home today. There are so many animals living in the 441 shelters, rescues, and foster homes in North Carolina. Find a furry new friend in North Carolina and give these dogs and cats the love and care they need.

    Each shelter has its own application process for adopting a pet in North Carolina. Some require background checks and home checks to make sure the pet is suitable for its adopted family.

    Most shelters and rescues in North Carolina have dogs and cats for adoption. The breeds and ages can vary as all sorts of dogs and cats need a loving home.

    The cost can vary for adoption in North Carolina shelters. Most adoptions require an adoption fee and payment for the pet's shots before you can take your new furry friend home.

    North Carolina needs volunteers on a regular basis. Contact a local animal shelter in North Carolina directly by phone or email and ask if any volunteers are needed.
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