North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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    Avery County Humane Society & Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    1081 Stamey Branch Road
    Newland, NC 28657

    Located in Avery County

    828-733-6312
    Details
    Beaufort County Animal Control
    3931 HWY 264 E
    Washington, NC 27889

    Located in Beaufort County

    (252) 946-4517
    Details
    Bertie County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 530
    Windsor, NC 27983

    Located in Bertie County

    252-794-4465
    Details
    Bertie County Humane Society
    P. O. Box 516
    Powellsville, NC 27967

    Located in Bertie County

    252-325-3647
    Details
    Best Buddies Companion Rescue & Adoption
    Rescue Organization
    184 Winthrop Road
    Pittsboro, NC 27312

    Located in Chatham County

    919-882-0001
    Details
    Best Friend Pet Adoption
    P.O. Box 5305
    Cary, NC 27512

    Located in Wake County

    919-661-1722
    Details
    Best Friend Pet Adoption
    P.O. Box 5305
    Cary, NC 27512
    Details
    Bird's Nest Rabbit Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    1806 Wills Avenue
    Raleigh, NC 27608

    Located in Wake County

    919-828-2031
    Details
    Bladen County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 188
    Elizabethtown, NC 28337

    Located in Bladen County

    910-862-6900
    Details
    Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies, Inc.

    Franklinton, NC 27525
    (919) 626-6199
    Details
    Blue Moon Shepherd Rescue, Inc.
    Rescue Organization

    Rocky Point, NC 28457
    Details
    Brevard Humane Society
    105 E. Main Street
    Brevard, NC 28712

    Located in Transylvania County

    828-577-1770
    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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