Cape Fear Equine Rescue in Rocky Point, North Carolina
About Cape Fear Equine Rescue
Cape Fear Equine Rescue is an animal rescue in Rocky Point, Pender County, North Carolina. Its name and records point to a focus on horses. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2025. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Pender County Humane Society, about 4.4 mi away.
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34.48309, -77.95862
What Cape Fear Equine Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Yes
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Pender County Humane Society1407 NC-53, Burgaw, NCHumane society4.4 mi
- Pender County Animal Shelter3280 New Savannah Rd, Burgaw, NCAnimal shelter4.8 mi
- Pender County Humane Society423 US Highway 117 S, Burgaw, NCHumane society5.2 mi
- Skywatch Bird Rescue3600 Lynn Ave, Castle Hayne, NCAnimal rescue9.1 mi
- Penderosa Rescue and Sanctuary256 Lamb Rd, Willard, NCAnimal sanctuary11 mi
- Hamilton's Healing Hearts7494 NC-11, Willard, NCAnimal rescue14 mi
- New Hanover Humane Society2405 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NCHumane society15 mi
- New Hanover County Animal Control180 Division Dr, Wilmington, NCAnimal control15 mi
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Where is Cape Fear Equine Rescue located?
Cape Fear Equine Rescue is at 1146 Little Kelly Rd, Rocky Point, NC 28457 in Pender County.
What are the hours of Cape Fear Equine Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (910) 523-1002 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Cape Fear Equine Rescue?
Start on capefearequinerescue.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Cape Fear Equine Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Cape Fear Equine Rescue tax-deductible?
Cape Fear Equine Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 47-2131657). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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