North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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

    Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    31 Glendale Ave
    Asheville, NC 28803
    (828) 505-3440
    Details
    Browns Fur Friends Rescues
    Rescue Organization
    513 South Road
    High Point, NC 27262

    Located in Guilford County

    Details
    Brunswick County Animal Services
    429 Green Swamp Road
    Supply, NC 28462

    Located in Brunswick County

    (910) 754-8204
    Details
    Burlington Adoption Center
    221 Stone Quarry Road
    Haw River, NC 27258
    (336) 578-0343
    Details
    Burlington Animal Shelter / Pet Adoption Center
    Shelter Organization
    221 Quarry Road
    Haw River, NC 27258

    Located in Alamance County

    336-578-1386
    Details
    Burry Paws Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    122 Bosco Drive
    Jacksonville, NC 28540
    (910) 388-5276
    Details
    Cabarrus Animal Protection Association
    413 Winecoff School Road
    Concord, NC 28027

    Located in Cabarrus County

    704-455-9562
    Details
    Cabarrus County Animal Control
    25 Corban Avenue
    Concord, NC 28025

    Located in Cabarrus County

    704-782-0500
    Details
    Cabarrus County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    P.O. Box 1149
    Concord, NC 28026

    Located in Cabarrus County

    704-782-0535
    Details
    Cabarrus Pets Society
    P.O. Box 5042
    Concord, NC 28027

    Located in Cabarrus County

    (704) 786-7729
    Details
    Caldwell Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    164 Deer Creek Dr
    Hudson, NC 28638

    Located in Caldwell County

    828-572-3227
    Details
    Caldwell County Animal Control
    829 Fairview Drive
    Lenoir, NC 28645

    Located in Caldwell County

    828-757-8625
    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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