North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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

    NDK Pit Bull Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    2900 Kecoughtan Rd
    Pfafftown, NC 27040

    Located in Forsyth County

    336-462-1219
    Details
    Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 37156
    Raleigh, NC 27627

    Located in Wake County

    919-676-7144
    Details
    New Digs for Dogs

    Murphy, NC 28906
    (828) 644-9747
    Details
    New Hanover County Animal Control
    220 Division Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28401

    Located in New Hanover County

    910-341-4197
    Details
    New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit
    180 Division Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28401
    (910) 798-7500
    Details
    New Hanover Humane Society, Inc.
    2405 N. 23Rd Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401

    Located in New Hanover County

    910-763-6692
    Details
    New Leash on Life Dog Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 774
    Wake Forest, NC 27588

    Located in Wake County

    919-788-3633
    Details
    North Carolina Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 117
    Mt. Gilead, NC 27306
    Details
    North Carolina Animal Sanctuary, Inc
    Box 3116 Box 3116
    Pinehurst, NC 28374

    Located in Moore County

    Details
    North Carolina English Springer rescue
    5404 Autumn Woods Dr.
    Greensboro, NC 27407

    Located in Guilford County

    336-299-9363
    Details
    North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Holly Springs, NC 27540

    Located in Wake County

    Details
    North Carolina Siberian Husky Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 356
    Seagrove, NC 27341

    Located in Randolph County

    704-920-9221
    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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