North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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

    Wake County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    820 Beacon Lake Drive
    Raleigh, NC 27610

    Located in Wake County

    919-212-7387
    Details
    Wanda's Little Rescues
    Rescue Organization

    Raleigh, NC 27604
    (919) 872-4222
    Details
    Watauga Animal Guardian Society (WAGS)
    200 Casey Lane
    Boone, NC 28607

    Located in Watauga County

    828-264-7865
    Details
    Watauga County Animal Control
    672 Landfill Road
    Boone, NC 28607

    Located in Watauga County

    828-262-1672
    Details
    Watauga County Humane Society / Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    200 Casey Lane
    Boone, NC 28607

    Located in Watauga County

    828-264-7865
    Details
    Wayne County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 227
    Goldsboro, NC 27530

    Located in Wayne County

    919-735-7287
    Details
    Wayne TNR
    PO Box 90477
    Raleigh, NC 27545
    (919) 647-4206
    Details
    Weil Coyote Siberian Husky Large Breed Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    506 Oci Dr.
    Jacksonville, NC 28540

    Located in Onslow County

    910-787-6806
    Details
    Wilkes County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    408 Call Street
    Wilkesboro, NC 28697

    Located in Wilkes County

    336-703-7688
    Details
    Wilmington NC Bird Club
    325 Brenda Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28409

    Located in New Hanover County

    910-836-4039
    Details
    Wilson County Humane Society
    P.O. Box 7064
    Wilson, NC 27895

    Located in Wilson County

    Details
    Wilson County Humane Society
    P. O. Box 7064
    Wilson, NC 27895
    (252) 243-2566
    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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