Orange County Animal Services
Our Mission
Orange County Animal Services is dedicated to helping both pets and people in our community through a proactive, positive approach to animal welfare. We work every day to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of humans, pets, and the community as a whole.
Our Commitment to the Community
Located in Chapel Hill, our shelter serves as a vital resource for domestic stray and unhoused animals from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and unincorporated areas of Orange County. We strive to address the challenge of pet overpopulation by delivering integrated, cost-effective services that keep pets with their families whenever possible.
How We Provide Care
We are a socially conscious animal community that creates the best outcomes for all animals through a blend of high-quality shelter care and a robust foster program. Our team works alongside dedicated volunteers and rescue partners to ensure that every animal receives the attention and support they need while awaiting their forever home.
Your Adoption Journey
Adopting a new best friend is a joyful partnership that begins with finding the perfect match. We are here to support you throughout the process, offering guidance, training resources, and the transparency you need to feel confident in your decision to open your heart and home to an animal in need.
Get Involved
Whether you are looking to adopt, volunteer your time, or contribute to our life-saving initiatives, there are many ways to make a difference. We invite you to explore our available pets online, visit us at our Eubanks Road facility, or sign up for our newsletter to stay connected with our community of animal lovers.
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Concerns regarding communication prior to euthanasia
7/17 - 'Happy and Healthy': Wolf Dogs That Captured Orange County Hearts Are Thriving, Still Feeling Support - Chapelboro.com
This month marks the five-year anniversary of when a group of wolf dogs escaped their Orange County enclosure. Where, and how, are they now?
5/27 - Rabid Raccoon Reported By Orange County After Altercation With Two Dogs - Chapelboro.com
Orange County Animal Services said Wednesday it confirmed a positive case of rabies in a raccoon found in Chapel Hill.
5/15 - 2 people bitten by fox in Chapel Hill, Orange County Animal Services says
Orange County Animal Services is urging residents to be cautious after two people were bitten by a fox in Chapel Hill.
10/14 - He's incredibly handsome. He's intelligent. He's high energy. He loves having a job. He's Jojo! He's available for adoption if you'd like to make him part of your home. 🥰 (Jojo, ID: A254057) Visit our website or stop by our shelter for more information about available pets and adopting! We're at 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill, NC. October is "Dogtober" and adoption fees for dogs have been drastically reduced! #DogsOfFacebook #DogsOfInstagram #Dogtober #Pets #OrangeCountyNC #ChapelHillNC #AdoptDontShop
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10/8 - She may not be a serious cuddler or a lap cat, but she's the cutest little gal this side of the Mississippi, especially when she grabs her peacock feather. Watching her play is so much fun. (Buffy, ID A251627)
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10/3 - A haiku for Haku: 🐾 Haku's big dog smile Wiggle-butt and belly rubs Your new best friend waits!🐾 Visit https://24petconnect.com/ORNCAll/Details/ORNC/A247687 for more information about him,! (Haku, ID: A247687) #Dogs #Pets #OrangeCountyNC #DogsRule #ChapelHillNC #AdoptDontShop #AdoptMe
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10/2 - Today's moment of zen is brought to you by Buffy. She's not a serious cuddler or a lap cat, but she enjoys gentle petting on her terms. She'll flirt with you. And she's very playful. She just needs someone that can respect her boundaries. Most of all, she just needs someone to take good care of her. Are you that someone? 🥹 She's waiting for someone to be kind and try to understand her. We know the right spot is out there somewhere for her. ❤ (Buffy, A251627, approx 1 yr & 3 months old) #Cats #ChapelHill #AdoptMe #WeLoveCats #CatsOfInstagram #Adopt #SweetAndSassy #Buffy
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9/28 - Speckle is sweet and wants to please people. He also has the most adorable freckle speckles all over! Visit our website or click on the link in our bio for more information about pets and adopting! (Speckle, ID: A253618, approx 2 years old) #OrangeCountyNC #ShelterDogs #Pets #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptDontShop #Adopt #AdoptMe #ChapelHillNC #EmptyTheShelters
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9/24 - Check out this adorable mini-panther dynamic duo! Choochy and Khaleesi are a great team and they would love to be adopted together if possible. They needed a little time to adjust when they arrived at the shelter, but they certainly warmed up! They flirt and ask for attention every time I visit them. So cute! Added bonus: their adoption fees have been reduced! 😍 Check out our website for more information. (Choochy ID: A253868, Khaleesi ID: A253868) #EmptyTheShelters #Cats #CatsRule #AdoptDontShop #ChapelHillNC #AdoptMe #Adopt #RescuePets
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9/23 - Today's moment of zen is brought to you by Ling Ling. She's still a little nervous but making good progress thanks to her kind and patient foster. Check out her listing for tons of insights and more photos: https://24petconnect.com/ORNCAll/Details/ORNC/A253184. She's beautiful and she's looking for a loving, permanent home! #Pets #CatsRule #OrangeCountyNC #Cats #AdoptDontShop #Adopt #AdoptMe
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