Dog Rescues and Shelters in North Carolina
There are 27 dog rescues and shelters in North Carolina in our directory. These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Dog Rescues and Shelters in North Carolina
- Doggy Daze Boarding & Rescue767 NC - 124 West · Macclesfield, NCAnimal rescue
- Foothills Canine Rescue220 Joycetown Church Rd SW · Lenoir, NCAnimal rescue
- Godbey Creek Canine Rescue1147 Godbey Rd · Mocksville, NCAnimal rescue
- Grandy Beagle Rescue and Animal Sanctuary160 Barnard Rd · Poplar Branch, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Lost Dogs Run, Animal Rescue422 Crisp Rd · Murphy, NCAnimal rescue
- Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network8653 Belews Creek Rd · Stokesdale, NCAnimal rescue
- Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation1464 Brawley School Rd · Mooresville, NCAnimal rescue
- Ruff Love Foster Care & Dog Rescue315 Myers Rd · Thomasville, NCAnimal rescue
- Almost Home Dog Rescue NCPO Box 515 · Cedar Mountain, NCAnimal rescue
- Bless A Puppy Rescue and Rehoming Center1235 N Brightleaf Blvd · Smithfield, NCAnimal rescue
- Bullies 2 The Rescue323 Unionville Indian Trail Rd Ste b · Indian Trail, NCAnimal rescue
- NC Yorkie Rescue5071 Foxburrow Rd · Greensboro, NCAnimal rescue
- Paws Place Dog Rescue242 George II Hwy SE · Winnabow, NCAnimal rescue
- Rusty’s Legacy Dog Rescue139 Lytle Mountain Rd · Marion, NCAnimal rescue
- The Puppy People Rescue Inc112a Argus Ln # 102 · Mooresville, NCAnimal rescue
- Denver Dog Rescue8180 Hope Dr · Denver, NCAnimal rescue
- Cause N Dog Rescue- By Appointment1056 Warrentown Rd · Snow Hill, NCAnimal rescue
- Sandhill Beagles Rescue2991 Stallings Rd · Macclesfield, NCAnimal rescue
- Triangle Beagle Rescue13200 Strickland Rd Ste 114 · Raleigh, NCAnimal rescue
- Carolina Border Collie Rescue1391 Kildaire Farm Rd PMB 1001 · Cary, NCAnimal rescue
- For the Love of Dogs4749 Radford Road · Wilson, NCAnimal shelter
- Puppy Luv Rescue Support133 Reep Rd · Kings Mountain, NCAnimal rescue
- The Dog Pound22 Bite My Butt St · Mt Holly, NCAnimal control
- Lab Rescue Nc4182 Clemmons Rd # 299 · Clemmons, NCAnimal rescue
- Mountain Pet Rescue the Thrift Hound234 New Leicester Hwy · Asheville, NCAnimal rescue
- Dog Owner's AcademyCharlotte, NCAnimal shelter
- Dog Warriors Rescue515 E Chatham St · Cary, NCAnimal rescue
Dog Rescues and Shelters by city in North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
What is a dog rescue?
These organizations focus on dogs, from breed-specific rescues to shelters that take in only dogs.
How many dog rescues and shelters are in North Carolina?
We list 27 dog rescues and shelters in North Carolina. Listed when the official name names the animal or the source record says which animals the organization takes in. Shelters that take in all animals are not listed here unless they say so.
Why might an organization be missing from this list?
We only list an organization here when the source data, the official name or a verified correction confirms it. If you know one that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
How does adopting work?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
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- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.