North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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

    Tiny Tots Rodient Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    402 Knightsborough Way
    Apex, NC 27502

    Located in Wake County

    919-924-8789
    Details
    Transylvania County Animal Services
    379 Ross Road
    Brevard, NC 28712

    Located in Transylvania County

    828-883-3713
    Details
    Transylvania County Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1288
    Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

    Located in Transylvania County

    828-884-6577
    Details
    Triangle Sheltie Rescue Of North Carolina
    Rescue Organization

    Knightdale, NC 27545

    Located in Wake County

    Details
    Two Paws Up NC Shelter Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Shelter Organization
    PO Box 37790
    Raleigh, NC 27627
    Details
    Tyner Tiny Tots Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    432 Cisco Road
    Tyner, NC 27980

    Located in Chowan County

    252-337-4462
    Details
    Tysor Veterinary Clinic

    Siler City, NC 27344
    (919) 663-0115
    Details
    Union County Animal Control
    3340 Presson Rd.
    Monroe, NC 28112

    Located in Union County

    704-283-2308
    Details
    United States Equine Rescue League / North Carolina Equine Rescue League
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 352
    Kernersville, NC 27285

    Located in Forsyth County

    336-720-9257
    Details
    Valley River Humane Society
    7450 US Hwy 19
    Marble, NC 28905

    Located in Cherokee County

    (828) 837-2304
    Details
    Vance County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    165 Vance Academy Road
    Henderson, NC 27537

    Located in Vance County

    252-492-3136
    Details
    Vance County Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1552
    Henderson, NC 27536

    Located in Vance County

    252-492-5211
    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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