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Burlington Animal Services

BurlingtonGOLDOur Mission At Burlington Animal Services, we believe that giving back means getting a full heart. We are dedicated to creating positive outcomes for animals and connecting them with the loving homes

Alexander County Animal Services

TaylorsvilleGOLDIt is the mission of the Alexander County Animal Services to protect public health and welfare while enforcing humane animal treatment while operating within county, state and federal regulations and

Cabarrus County Animal Shelter

ConcordGOLDToday's hours: 12:00-4:30 day hours Monday 12:00-4:30 Tuesday 12:00-4:30 Wednesday 12:00-4:30 Thursday 12:00-6:30 Friday 12:00-4:30 Saturday - Sunday - By appointment only

Humane Society of Catawba County - HSCC

HickoryGOLDOur Mission The Humane Society of Catawba County promotes animal welfare by providing compassionate care to homeless companion animals and leading our region in education and life-saving initiatives.

Tri-County Animal Shelter

GOLDImproving the perception of the companion animals through advocacy, education, and spay/neuter.

Animal League of Gaston County dba The Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

GastoniaGOLDThe purposes of this organization are to promote companion animal welfare in the community through advocacy, education and service.

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement - GCACE

GastoniaGOLDOur Mission Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our citizens while ensuring the compassionate care and professional treatment of every animal

Granville County Animal Shelter

OxfordGOLDThe Granville County Animal Management Division exists to protect the public from the introduction and spread of rabies and from incidence and harm from animals. The Division also protect domestic ani

Guilford County Animal Shelter

GreensboroGOLDThe Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of G

Haywood County Animal Shelter

ClydeGOLDHaywood County Animal

Blue Ridge Humane Society

HendersonvilleGOLDOur Mission At Blue Ridge Humane Society, we nurture and strengthen the bond between animals and people by removing barriers and delivering accessible, comprehensive support. We are dedicated to creat

Lincoln County Animal Services

Cornelius Animal Shelter

Humane Society of Charlotte

CharlotteGOLDA Future of Compassion The Humane Society of Charlotte is dedicated to championing the wellbeing of companion animals and strengthening the bond they share with the people who love them. We believe in

Orange County Animal Services

Chapel HillGOLDA Compassionate Community for Pets and People At Orange County Animal Services, we are dedicated to helping pets and people thrive together in a healthy, compassionate community. Our mission is to pro

Pender County Animal Shelter

BurgawGOLDA Heart for Our Community Animals At the Pender County Animal Shelter, our mission is to provide a safe, temporary environment for animals in our care and to connect them with loving, permanent homes.

Person County Animal Services

RoxboroGOLDPerson County Animal Services is operated by Person County Government. We receive animals that are surrendered by owners, strays, animal cruelty cases, animal bite cases, etc. We operate under Nort

Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Adoption Center

RaleighGOLDSecond Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue organization in Wake County, North Carolina, since 1987. At Second Chance, our mission is to champion homeless cats and dogs who are he

Wake County Animal Center

RaleighGOLDOur Mission The Wake County Animal Center is dedicated to building a humane community for the pets and people of our county. We are committed to making a meaningful difference for animals and citizens

Animal Ark Warren County

WarrentonGOLDOur Mission The mission of Warren County Animal Control is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of our human and animal communities through compassionate law enforcement, education,

Watauga Humane Society

BooneGOLDOur Mission The Watauga Humane Society promotes animal welfare by providing essential services to improve the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. We are dedicated to our vision of

Yancey County Humane Society

BurnsvilleGOLDWe are the only shelter in our county, but we are a private, non-profit 501c3 shelter.

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Alamance

1 organization

Burlington Animal Services
BurlingtonGOLDOur Mission At Burlington Animal Services, we believe that giving back means getting a full heart. We are dedicated to creating positive outcomes for animals and connecting them with the loving homes

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Alexander

1 organization

Alexander County Animal Services
TaylorsvilleGOLDIt is the mission of the Alexander County Animal Services to protect public health and welfare while enforcing humane animal treatment while operating within county, state and federal regulations and

Brunswick

2 organizations

Brunswick County Animal Services
SupplySILVEROur Mission Brunswick County Animal Services is dedicated to protecting the safety of both our citizens and our animals. We strive to build community partnerships that promote responsible pet ownershi
Paws Place Dog Rescue
WinnabowSILVERPaws Place is a no-kill, non-profit shelter dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of dogs. We operate entirely on donations, volunteers and an unending love for our dogs.

Buncombe

1 organization

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
CandlerBRONZEConnecting People with Pets in Need Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by connecting pets in need with loving forever homes. Our mission is centered o

Burke

1 organization

Burke County Animal Services
MorgantonSILVEROur Mission Burke County Animal Services is dedicated to providing compassionate care for our community's animals, focusing on reuniting lost pets with their families and finding loving forever homes

Cabarrus

1 organization

Cabarrus County Animal Shelter
ConcordGOLDToday's hours: 12:00-4:30 day hours Monday 12:00-4:30 Tuesday 12:00-4:30 Wednesday 12:00-4:30 Thursday 12:00-6:30 Friday 12:00-4:30 Saturday - Sunday - By appointment only

Caldwell

1 organization

Foothills Canine Rescue
LenoirSILVERBased in the beautiful town of Lenoir, North Carolina, our mission is to save, rehabilitate, and re-home dogs in need. Discover the joy of adopting a loyal companion and giving a dog a second chance a

Carteret

1 organization

Carteret County Humane Society
NewportSILVEROur Mission The Carteret County Humane Society is dedicated to protecting, sheltering, and promoting the adoption of homeless animals while providing vital education on responsible pet ownership. Our

Catawba

1 organization

Humane Society of Catawba County - HSCC
HickoryGOLDOur Mission The Humane Society of Catawba County promotes animal welfare by providing compassionate care to homeless companion animals and leading our region in education and life-saving initiatives.

Chowan

1 organization

Tri-County Animal Shelter
GOLDImproving the perception of the companion animals through advocacy, education, and spay/neuter.

Craven

1 organization

Colonial Capital Humane Society
New BernSILVEROur Mission Colonial Capital Humane Society is dedicated to rescuing and relieving the suffering of abused, abandoned, and stray animals. We strive to provide compassionate care until every animal fin

Davidson

1 organization

Animal C.A.R.E. Foundation 501c3
LexingtonBRONZEAnimal C.A.R.E. Foundation is a 501c3 tax deductible animal welfare organization based in Winston Salem, NC. We are dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our community, with education, advoca

Davie

2 organizations

Davie County Animal Shelter
MocksvilleSILVERA Dedicated Commitment to Our Community Davie County Animal Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe, caring environment for both the people and the animals within our community. Our mission is to
Humane Society of Davie County
AdvanceBRONZETo reduce suffering and cruelty of dogs and cats through rescue, adoption, and education.

Durham

1 organization

Animal Protection Society of Durham
DurhamBRONZEThe Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping animals in our community since 1970, and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1

Forsyth

1 organization

Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation
Winston-SalemSILVERAARF aids homeless and helpless cats and dogs in the greater Winston-Salem area; providing rescue and adoption services, information, and education while encouraging the human/animal bond. AARF is go

Gaston

2 organizations

Animal League of Gaston County dba The Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
GastoniaGOLDThe purposes of this organization are to promote companion animal welfare in the community through advocacy, education and service.
Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement - GCACE
GastoniaGOLDOur Mission Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our citizens while ensuring the compassionate care and professional treatment of every animal

Granville

1 organization

Granville County Animal Shelter
OxfordGOLDThe Granville County Animal Management Division exists to protect the public from the introduction and spread of rabies and from incidence and harm from animals. The Division also protect domestic ani

Guilford

2 organizations

Guilford County Animal Shelter
GreensboroGOLDThe Guilford County Animal Shelter is the only public shelter in Guilford County. We are a professional, caring organization devoted to saving the lives of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of G
SPCA of the Triad, Inc.
GreensboroSILVERThe SPCA of the Triad is a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to securing and rehabilitating abused, neglected, unwanted, and homeless animals in our community. We are one of the only no-

Haywood

2 organizations

Haywood County Animal Shelter
ClydeGOLDHaywood County Animal
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation
WaynesvilleSILVERPlease visit www.Sarges.org for the most up-to-date list or to see adoption applications. Our mission is to end the euthanasia of adoptable cats and dogs in Haywood County and increase the save rate

Henderson

2 organizations

Blue Ridge Humane Society
HendersonvilleGOLDOur Mission At Blue Ridge Humane Society, we nurture and strengthen the bond between animals and people by removing barriers and delivering accessible, comprehensive support. We are dedicated to creat
Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue
FletcherSILVERCharlie's Angels Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of adoptable dogs and cats that are rescued from area shelters in Western North Carolina. We have been in our

Hertford

1 organization

PAWS of Hertford County
AhoskieSILVEROur Mission PAWS of Hertford County is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bringing hearts together to provide animal welfare and security. We envision a community where responsible act

Iredell

1 organization

Piedmont Animal Rescue
MooresvilleSILVERYou can also reach us via text at 704-284-9322!

Jackson

2 organizations

Catman2 Inc.
CullowheeBRONZEOur Mission Catman2 is a dedicated cat sanctuary in Cullowhee, North Carolina, committed to protecting vulnerable felines, supporting responsible pet ownership, and strengthening our community through
Jackson County Humane Society (ARF)
SylvaBRONZEARF's mission is to rescue and rehome shelter and community pets, transport dogs to new homes through no-kill shelters, educate the community, and offer low-cost spay and neuter. We also assist the s

Johnston

1 organization

Black Dog Club
SmithfieldBRONZEBlack Dog Club provides rescue, rehabilitation, and training for dogs pulled from high-kill, rural animal shelters. We focus these efforts towards black dogs in an attempt to save them from the dreade

Lee

1 organization

Carolina Animal Rescue And Adoption
SanfordSILVEROur Mission Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption (CARA) is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and placing companion animals into safe, responsible homes across North Carolina. We work every day to promot

Lincoln

1 organization

Lincoln County Animal Services
LincolntonGOLD

Macon

1 organization

Macon County Humane Society
FranklinSILVEROur mission is to maintain a shelter for stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Macon County, to promote spaying and neutering, and to educate the public about state regulations and communicable disease

McDowell

1 organization

McDowell County Animal Shelter
MarionSILVERThe purpose of the Animal Shelter is to reduce the the general health risk to the public associated with stray, vicious, and potentially rabid animals, to inhibit animal reproduction which further con

Mecklenburg

2 organizations

Cornelius Animal Shelter
CorneliusGOLD
Humane Society of Charlotte
CharlotteGOLDA Future of Compassion The Humane Society of Charlotte is dedicated to championing the wellbeing of companion animals and strengthening the bond they share with the people who love them. We believe in

New Hanover

1 organization

New Hanover Humane Society
WilmingtonBRONZEA Second Chance at Happiness The New Hanover Humane Society is a dedicated non-profit animal shelter committed to providing a safe haven for animals in need. We believe every animal deserves a loving,

Orange

1 organization

Orange County Animal Services
Chapel HillGOLDA Compassionate Community for Pets and People At Orange County Animal Services, we are dedicated to helping pets and people thrive together in a healthy, compassionate community. Our mission is to pro

Pender

1 organization

Pender County Animal Shelter
BurgawGOLDA Heart for Our Community Animals At the Pender County Animal Shelter, our mission is to provide a safe, temporary environment for animals in our care and to connect them with loving, permanent homes.

Person

1 organization

Person County Animal Services
RoxboroGOLDPerson County Animal Services is operated by Person County Government. We receive animals that are surrendered by owners, strays, animal cruelty cases, animal bite cases, etc. We operate under Nort

Randolph

1 organization

Happy Hills Animal Foundation
StaleySILVEROur Mission At Happy Hills Animal Foundation, we are dedicated to providing nourishing food, compassionate veterinary care, and deep love to the animals that need us most. Our goal is to find responsi

Scotland

1 organization

Scotland County Humane Society
LaurinburgSILVEROur Mission At the Scotland County Humane Society, our mission is to protect, care for, and uplift the abandoned, lost, abused, and surrendered animals in our community. We are dedicated to providing

Stanly

1 organization

Stanly County Humane Society, Inc
AlbemarleSILVERStanly County Humane Society, Inc. is a non-profit corporation recognized by the IRS as 501(c)3. All contributions are tax deductible. Our mailing address is PO Box 1632 Albemarle, NC 28001. We are lo

Wake

7 organizations

Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Adoption Center
RaleighGOLDSecond Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue organization in Wake County, North Carolina, since 1987. At Second Chance, our mission is to champion homeless cats and dogs who are he
Wake County Animal Center
RaleighGOLDOur Mission The Wake County Animal Center is dedicated to building a humane community for the pets and people of our county. We are committed to making a meaningful difference for animals and citizens
SAFE HAVEN FOR CATS
RaleighSILVEROur Mission SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to saving cats' lives through rescue, adoption, community programs, and education. We believe in providing th
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption
Wake ForestSILVEROur Mission Saving Grace Animals for Adoption is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment for dogs from under-resourced, rural shelters across North Carolina. We strive to foster lifelong,
Cat Angels Pet Adoptions
CaryBRONZECat Angels Pet Adoptions is a cat and kitten rescue and adoption organization and no-kill shelter in Cary, North Carolina. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity and our mission is to help homeless, abando
Cause For Paws of NC
RaleighBRONZECause for Paws of NC is a non-profit organization committed to protecting, nurturing, and finding homes for unwanted or displaced animals. Through our services, collaboration with other organizations,
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc
RaleighCLINICOur Commitment to Your Pets At Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital, we are passionate about helping animals live happy, healthy lives through gentle, thoughtful veterinary care. Every visit is guided by our

Warren

1 organization

Animal Ark Warren County
WarrentonGOLDOur Mission The mission of Warren County Animal Control is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of our human and animal communities through compassionate law enforcement, education,

Watauga

2 organizations

Watauga Humane Society
BooneGOLDOur Mission The Watauga Humane Society promotes animal welfare by providing essential services to improve the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. We are dedicated to our vision of
Pet Care Clinic of the High Country
BooneCLINICAt Pet Care Clinic of the High Country, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while serving as a vital partner in addressing the cat overpopulation crisis in our commun

Wilkes

1 organization

Humane Society of Wilkes
WilkesboroSILVERThe Humane Society of Wilkes is an independent, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the number of homeless, unwanted, and neglected companion animals in Wilkes County, NC. We suppo

Yadkin

1 organization

Yadkin County Animal Shelter
YadkinvilleSILVEROur Mission At the Yadkin County Animal Shelter, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of every dog and cat entrusted to our care. We work every day to facilitate successful adoptions and conn

Yancey

1 organization

Yancey County Humane Society
BurnsvilleGOLDWe are the only shelter in our county, but we are a private, non-profit 501c3 shelter.