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Nonprofit Animal Shelters in North Carolina
There are 120 nonprofit animal shelters in North Carolina in our directory. These organizations are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt animal welfare charities, so donations are usually tax-deductible.
Listed when the organization matches an IRS Exempt Organizations record for animal protection and welfare.
120 listings
Nonprofit Animal Shelters in North Carolina
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- Skywatch Bird Rescue3600 Lynn Ave · Castle Hayne, NCAnimal rescue
- Watauga Humane Society312 Paws Way · Boone, NCHumane society
- Animal Protection Society of Caswell County836 County Home Rd · Yanceyville, NCAnimal shelter
- Believe Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Center140 Faulkner Ln · Roseboro, NCAnimal rescue
- Cape Fear Equine Rescue1146 Little Kelly Rd · Rocky Point, NCAnimal rescue
- Doggy Daze Boarding & Rescue767 NC - 124 West · Macclesfield, NCAnimal rescue
- Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance21 Pond St · Arden, NCAnimal rescue
- Feral Cat Assistance Program4100 Randleman Rd · Greensboro, 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
- Pasture Pals Equine Rescue10 Colony Ridge Rd · Clayton, NCAnimal rescue
- Piedmont Animal Rescue228 E Waterlynn Rd · Mooresville, NCAnimal rescue
- Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge7236 NC Highway 87 N · Pittsboro, NCAnimal shelter
- Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network8653 Belews Creek Rd · Stokesdale, NCAnimal rescue
- SAFE Haven for Cats8431 Garvey Dr #137 · Raleigh, NCAnimal shelter
- SPCA of Wake County200 Petfinder Ln · Raleigh, NCSPCA
- Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary7221 Sunset Lake Rd · Fuquay-Varina, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Union County Animal Shelter3340 Presson Rd · Monroe, NCAnimal shelter
- Woofs-N-Purrs Animal Rescue1006 Church St · Scotland Neck, NCAnimal rescue
- Animal Haven of Asheville65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd · Asheville, NCAnimal shelter
- Animal League of Gaston County425 W Franklin Blvd · Gastonia, NCAnimal shelter
- Animal Protection Society of Durham2117 E Club Blvd · Durham, NCAnimal shelter
- Appalachian Animal Rescue Center851 Lake Emory Rd · Franklin, NCAnimal rescue
- Ashe Humane Society419 E 2nd St · West Jefferson, NCHumane society
- Asheville Humane Society14 Forever Friend Ln · Asheville, NCHumane society
- Asheville Humane Society72 Lees Creek Rd · Asheville, NCHumane society
- Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation1464 Brawley School Rd · Mooresville, NCAnimal rescue
- Blue Ridge Rescue Barn223 Cody Embler Rd · Alexander, NCAnimal rescue
- Bovata Gardens Sanctuary4228 Old Julian Rd · Julian, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption42 Deep River Rd · Sanford, NCAnimal rescue
- Carteret County Humane Society853 Hibbs Rd · Newport, NCHumane society
- Cat Angels Pet Adoption959 N Harrison Ave · Cary, NCAnimal shelter
- Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue5526 Hendersonville Rd · Fletcher, NCAnimal rescue
- Charlie’s Angels Animal Sanctuary, Inc.216 N Main St · Monroe, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Chatham Animal Rescue and Education100 E Salisbury St · Pittsboro, NCAnimal rescue
- Dare County Animal Shelter1031 Driftwood Dr · Manteo, NCAnimal shelter
- Davie County Animal Shelter291 Eaton Rd · Mocksville, NCAnimal shelter
- Fayetteville Animal Protection Society3927 Bragg Blvd · Fayetteville, NCAnimal shelter
- Foothills Humane Society989 Little Mountain Rd · Columbus, NCHumane society
- Forsyth Humane Society4881 Country Club Rd · Winston-Salem, NCHumane society
- Friends Of Madison County Animals115 Blannahassett Island Rd · Marshall, NCAnimal rescue
- Hamilton's Healing Hearts7494 NC-11 · Willard, NCAnimal rescue
- Happy Hills Animal Foundation3143 Happy Hills Dr · Staley, NCAnimal shelter
- Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic2141 Ten-Ten Rd · Apex, NCAnimal rescue
- Hope's Chest1042 Sam Lattimore Rd · Shelby, NCAnimal shelter
- Humane Society Scotland County1401 West Blvd · Laurinburg, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of Alamance County2213 Edgewood Ave · Burlington, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of Catawba County3224 20th Ave SE · Newton, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of Charlotte1348 Parker Dr · Charlotte, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of Concord & Greater Cabarrus County2010 Wilshire Ct SW · Concord, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of Eastern Carolina3520 Tupper Dr · Greenville, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of Union County4015 Waxhaw Hwy · Monroe, NCHumane society
- Humane Society of the Piedmont4527 W Wendover Ave · Greensboro, NCHumane society
- Independent Animal Rescue2000 Bivins St · Durham, NCAnimal rescue
- Independent Animal Rescue507 E Knox St · Durham, NCAnimal rescue
- Jackson County Animal Shelter84 Green Energy Park Rd · Sylva, NCAnimal shelter
- Jenna and Friends Animal Sanctuary2403 Carl Durham Rd · Chapel Hill, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Lake Norman Humane2106 Charlotte Hwy · Mooresville, NCAnimal shelter
- Lenoir County SPCA3200 Hwy 258 N · Kinston, NCSPCA
- Misfit Mountain922 Incinerator Rd · Clyde, NCAnimal rescue
- Mitchell County Animal Rescue2492 US-19E · Spruce Pine, NCAnimal rescue
- New Hanover Humane Society2405 N 23rd St · Wilmington, NCHumane society
- Oaky Doak Farm3338 NC-96 S · Four Oaks, NCAnimal shelter
- Paws 4 Purpose2001 NC-172 #1213 · Sneads Ferry, NCAnimal shelter
- Pender County Animal Shelter3280 New Savannah Rd · Burgaw, NCAnimal shelter
- Pender County Humane Society1407 NC-53 · Burgaw, NCHumane society
- Randolph County SPCA300 W Bailey St · Asheboro, NCSPCA
- Rescue Ranch1424 Turnersburg Hwy · Statesville, NCAnimal rescue
- River Rock Wildlife Rehab9870 Roger Hill Rd · Connelly Springs, NCWildlife rehabilitation
- Ruff Love Foster Care & Dog Rescue315 Myers Rd · Thomasville, NCAnimal rescue
- SPCA of the Triad3163 Hines Chapel Rd · Greensboro, NCSPCA
- Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation256B Industrial Pk Dr · Waynesville, NCAnimal rescue
- Saving Grace Animals For Adoption13400 Old Creedmoor Rd · Wake Forest, NCAnimal shelter
- Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter4260 Long Beach Rd SE · Southport, NCAnimal shelter
- Second Chance Pet Adoptions6003 Chapel Hill Rd · Raleigh, NCAnimal shelter
- Southern Hope Animal Rescue & Education146 White Horse Dr · Shawboro, NCAnimal rescue
- Stanly County Humane Society2049 Badin Rd · Albemarle, NCHumane society
- Touch of Grey Animal Sanctuary6171 Hickory Creek Rd · High Point, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Yancey County Humane Society211 Kind Hearts Wy · Burnsville, NCHumane society
- Zoomies Funny Farm55 Canyon Ct · Sanford, NCAnimal shelter
- Caldwell County Animal Shelter829 Fairview Dr SW · Lenoir, NCAnimal shelter
- Carolina Waterfowl Rescue5403 Poplin Rd · Indian Trail, NCAnimal rescue
- Cat Angels Pet Adoptions509 James Jackson Ave · Cary, NCAnimal shelter
- Cedar Farm Pet Rescue143 E Depot St · Mocksville, NCAnimal rescue
- Columbus Humane Society3632 James B White Hwy S · Whiteville, NCHumane society
- Independent Animal Rescue1821 Green St · Durham, NCAnimal rescue
- Mercy Fund Animal Rescue167 Burleson Rd · Marion, NCAnimal rescue
- New Hanover County Rabbit Rescue Of Wilmington Inc.324 N College Rd · Wilmington, NCAnimal rescue
- Noah's Ark Humane Society851 Lake Emory Rd · Franklin, NCHumane society
- Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation1659 S Main St · Waynesville, NCAnimal rescue
- The Puppy People Rescue Inc112a Argus Ln # 102 · Mooresville, NCAnimal rescue
- Triad Independent Cat Rescue2641 Lawndale Dr · Greensboro, NCAnimal rescue
- A Better Life Animal Rescue, Inc.PO Box 8311 · Morganton, NCAnimal rescue
- Brother Wolf Animal Rescue31 Glendale Ave · Asheville, NCAnimal rescue
- Denver Dog Rescue8180 Hope Dr · Denver, NCAnimal rescue
- Lenoir County Spca2455 Rouse Road Ext · Kinston, NCSPCA
- Sparkle Cat RescueThe UPS Store, 2779 S Church St · Burlington, NCAnimal rescue
- Surry Animal Rescue112 Quail Run Rd · Mount Airy, NCAnimal rescue
- The Grey Muzzle Organization14460 Falls Of Neuse Rd Ste 149-269 · Raleigh, NCAnimal shelter
- WeeB Brave Equine Rescue and Therapy322 Cedar Fork Rd · Beulaville, NCAnimal rescue
- Angels Needed Inc Animal Rescue110 Guy Smith Rd · La Grange, NCAnimal rescue
- Bails For Tails Rescue5 Market Square · Fayetteville, NCAnimal rescue
- Cat Coalition of the New South223 E Main St · Marshville, NCAnimal rescue
- Farmshire Animal Sanctuary199 Safe Hvn Dr · Waynesville, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Feline Hope851 Herbert Perry Rd · Kitty Hawk, NCAnimal shelter
- Haywood County Animal Shelter453 Jones Cove Rd · Clyde, NCAnimal shelter
- Robeson County Humane Society3180 W 5th St · Lumberton, NCHumane society
- Asheville Humane Society180 Merrimon Ave · Asheville, NCHumane society
- Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.74 Prairie Lane, St Pauls, NC 28384 · St Pauls, NCAnimal sanctuary
- Carolina Border Collie Rescue1391 Kildaire Farm Rd PMB 1001 · Cary, NCAnimal rescue
- For the Love of Dogs4749 Radford Road · Wilson, NCAnimal shelter
- Outer Banks Spca Inc100 Old Tom St · Manteo, NCSPCA
- Peggy's Paws352 Henderson Dr · Jacksonville, NCAnimal rescue
- Adoption First Animal Rescue100 Fall Creek Dr Ste D · Jacksonville, NCAnimal rescue
- East Coast Brussels Griffon Rescue308 Church Ct · Greensboro, NCAnimal rescue
- Forsyth Humane SocietyWinston-Salem, NCHumane society
- Pender County Humane Society423 US Highway 117 S · Burgaw, NCHumane society
- Foothills Humane Society989 Little Mountain Road · Columbus, NCHumane society
By city
Nonprofit Animal Shelters by city in North Carolina
- Asheville5
- Greensboro5
- Durham4
- Mooresville4
- Raleigh4
- Burgaw3
- Cary3
- Mocksville3
- Monroe3
- Waynesville3
- Burlington2
- Clyde2
- Columbus2
- Fayetteville2
- Franklin2
- Jacksonville2
- Kinston2
- Lenoir2
- Manteo2
- Pittsboro2
- Sanford2
- Wilmington2
- Winston-Salem2
- Albemarle1
- Alexander1
- Apex1
- Arden1
- Asheboro1
- Beulaville1
- Boone1
- Burnsville1
- Castle Hayne1
- Chapel Hill1
- Charlotte1
- Clayton1
- Concord1
- Connelly Springs1
- Denver1
- Fletcher1
- Four Oaks1
- Fuquay-Varina1
- Gastonia1
- Greenville1
- High Point1
- Indian Trail1
- Julian1
- Kitty Hawk1
- La Grange1
- Laurinburg1
- Lumberton1
- Macclesfield1
- Marion1
- Marshall1
- Marshville1
- Morganton1
- Mount Airy1
- Murphy1
- Newport1
- Newton1
- Poplar Branch1
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Frequently asked questions
What is a nonprofit animal shelter?
These organizations are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt animal welfare charities, so donations are usually tax-deductible.
How many nonprofit animal shelters are in North Carolina?
We list 120 nonprofit animal shelters in North Carolina. Listed when the organization matches an IRS Exempt Organizations record for animal protection and welfare.
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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- 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.
- How to Surrender a Pet to a ShelterHow surrender works today, appointments and fees, what to tell the shelter, and options to try before you give up a pet.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- What Does No-Kill Mean?The 90 percent benchmark, live release rates, managed intake and the honest trade-offs behind the no-kill label.