North Carolina Animal Shelters

441 Shelters

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

    Caldwell Humane Society
    934 Hawthorne Drive Ne
    Lenoir, NC 28645

    Located in Caldwell County

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    Calvin's Paws
    PO Box 948
    Morrisville, NC 27560
    (919) 616-2997
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    Carolina Animal Action
    P.O. Box 19242
    Asheville, NC 28815

    Located in Buncombe County

    828-298-4647
    Details
    Carolina Animal Network rescue

    Wendell, NC 27591
    (616) 737-2831
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    Carolina Animal Protection Society
    110 Queens Road
    Jacksonville, NC 28540

    Located in Onslow County

    910-455-9682
    Details
    Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 2642
    Sanford, NC 27330

    Located in Lee County

    919-774-9433
    Details
    Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 2642
    Sanford, NC 27331
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    Carolina Animal Rescue Experts C.A.R.E
    Rescue Organization
    701 Highland Street
    Cramerton, NC 28032

    Located in Gaston County

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    Carolina Border Collie Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 78111
    Greensboro, NC 27427

    Located in Guilford County

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    Carolina Boxer Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    2402 Barnsley Court
    Wilmington, NC 28411

    Located in New Hanover County

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    Carolina Boxer Rescue Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 87
    Hampstead, NC 28443
    (910) 799-5638
    Details
    Carolina Dal Pals Dalmatian Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Wilmington, NC 28408
    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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