Animal Rescues and Shelters in North Carolina

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• "Lets Go Home Now"  - Located in Wake Forest and offering rescue of toy breeds, Chinese Crested and poodles of all sizes.
• Animal Compassion Network  - No-kill, non-profit rescue organization with a mission to foster the welfare of animals in Western North Carolina. Includes list of available pets, events, wish list, articles and newsletter.
• Animal Rescue and Foster Program  - Not-for-profit charitable organization established to help abandoned kittens and puppies in the North Carolina community.
• Best Buddies Companion Rescue and Adoption  - Volunteer-based nonprofit organization aims to rescue and provide shelter to stray and abandoned companion animals.
• Best Friend Pet Adoption  - All-foster network dedicated to helping homeless, abandoned, and abused cats and dogs.
• Big Paws Rescue  - Dedicated to the rescue of large dogs. Offering a list of available dogs and adoption information.
• Carolina Animal Protection Society  - Nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty and suffering of animals.
• Chatham Rescue and Education  - All-volunteer, nonprofit society promoting the health and safety of Chatham County’s dogs and cats.
• Dog's Town Coonhound Rescue  - Located in Statesville, NC and offering rescue services to coonhounds. Find a pet list and adoption costs.
• Forsyth Humane Society  - Aims to prevent pet overpopulation through education and the promotion of responsible pet ownership.
• Friends Forever  - Small private group dedicated to providing a safe haven to rescued animals.
• Guilford County Animal Shelter  - Site provides information on shelter's dog training, adoption, and rehabilitation programs.
• The Haven  - Organization aiming to end the needless euthanasia of domesticated animals through rehabilitation and adoption programs.
• Haywood Animal Welfare Association  - Organization focused on reducing pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering services and public education.
• Humane Society of Alamance County  - Nonprofit, membership organization devoted to promoting animal welfare by conducting spay/neuter programs.
• Humane Society of Catawba County  - Aims to promote the prevention of cruelty and inhumane treatment of animals. Site provides information on the society's programs and upcoming events.
• Humane Society of Davie County  - Nonprofit, all-volunteer group with a mission to improve the conditions of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals in Davie County.
• Humane Society of Iredell  - Nonprofit charitable organization facilitates programs and services that promote animal welfare.
• Humane Society of Piedmont  - Organizes programs and services dedicated to eliminating cruelty to animals.
• Macon County Humane Society  - Aims to provide effective means for preventing animal cruelty. Site presents program information and a calendar of upcoming events.
• Moore Humane Society  - Private, nonprofit corporation devoted to protecting and improving the welfare of animals.
• Paw’s Place Animal Rescue  - No-kill, nonprofit organization aims to reduce the number of animals being euthanized.
• PAWS of Carteret  - Organization founded to prevent neglect, suffering, abuse, and cruelty to animals.
• Sandhills Herding Dog and Purebred Cat Rescue  - Located in Aberdeen and offering rescue, shelter and adoption information.
• Second Chance Pet Adoptions  - Not-for-profit animal rescue organization aiming to provide a safe haven to homeless cats and dogs.
• Southport/Oak Island Animal Rescue  - Volunteer-based organization fostering the health and well-being of animals in the Southport and Oak Island areas.
• SPCA of the Triad  - Facilitates education and care programs to advance the welfare of distressed animals.
• SPCA of Wake County  - Site provides an overview of the organization’s programs and services with a calendar of upcoming events and volunteering details.
• Valley River Humane Society  - Provides spay and neuter services to address the problem of pet overpopulation.
• Watauga Humane Society  - Organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to and suffering of animals throughout the Watauga area.
• Yadkin County Humane Society  - Volunteer-based society aims to provide a safe haven for unwanted and homeless animals.