North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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

    P.A.L.S. Pets Are Loving Support
    P.O. Box 32141
    Charlotte, NC 28232

    Located in Mecklenburg County

    704-561-5179
    Details
    Pals For Paws, Inc
    P.O.Box 14740
    New Bern, NC 28561

    Located in Craven County

    (252) 637-7387
    Details
    Paw Prints Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Post Office Box 1472
    Garner, NC 27529
    (919) 772-9107
    Details
    Paw's Place
    3701 Boiling Spring Road
    Winnabow, NC 28479

    Located in Brunswick County

    910-845-7297
    Details
    Pawfect Match Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 171
    Holly Springs, NC 27540
    (919) 522-1307
    Details
    Paws and Claws Feline Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    120 West Broad Street
    Statesville, NC 28677
    Details
    PAWS Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 1814
    Bryson City, NC 28713

    Located in Swain County

    828-488-0418
    Details
    PAWS for your Heart, Inc.
    1016 Bridges Drive
    High Point, NC 27262
    (336) 253-8001
    Details
    PAWS of Carteret (Pet Adoption and Welfare Society)
    P.O. Box 1757
    Morehead City, NC 28557

    Located in Carteret County

    252-247-3341
    Details
    PAWS of Hertford County
    P.O. BOX 153
    Murfreesboro, NC 27855
    (252) 642-7297
    Details
    PAWS of Hertford County, Inc
    231 Mount Moriah Road
    Winton, NC 27986

    Located in Hertford County

    252-358-7861
    Details
    PawsRanch Equine Rescue, Inc
    Rescue Organization
    158 Paws Ranch Rd
    Bostic, NC 28018

    Located in Rutherford County

    800-580-6504
    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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