North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Humane Society of Jackson County
    P.O. Box 1966
    Sylva, NC 28779

    Located in Jackson County

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    Humane Society of Jackson County
    P.O. Box 1966
    Sylva, NC 28779

    Located in Jackson County

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    Humane Society of Lincoln County
    P.O. Box 23
    Lincolnton, NC 28093

    Located in Lincoln County

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    Humane Society of Moore County
    P.O. Box 203
    Southern Pines, NC 28388

    Located in Moore County

    252-947-2631
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    Humane Society of Randolph County
    P.O. Box 4384
    Asheboro, NC 27204

    Located in Randolph County

    336-629-7387
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    Humane Society of Richmond County
    P.O. Box 2064
    Rockingham, NC 28380

    Located in Richmond County

    910-895-0335
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    Humane Society of Rowan County
    P.O. Box 295
    Salisbury, NC 28145

    Located in Rowan County

    704-636-5700
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    Humane Society of Union County
    P.O. Box 101
    Monroe, NC 28111

    Located in Union County

    704-283-9126
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    Humane Society of Wilkes
    P.O. Box 306
    Wilkesboro, NC 28697

    Located in Wilkes County

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    Independent Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 14232
    Durham, NC 27709

    Located in Durham County

    919-403-2121
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    Independent Animal Rescue OrganizationI.A.R.O.
    Rescue Organization
    724 Broadway Rd
    Lexington, NC 27295

    Located in Davidson County

    336-470-3908
    Details
    Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department
    430 Bristol Drive
    Statesville, NC 28677
    (704) 878-5424
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    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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