Pet and Animal Rescues in North Carolina

These organizations are private, tax exempt organizations. Any adoption fees or donations are tax deductible. If you need to get rid of a pet, do not just let it go. Bring it to a shelter or rescue group and let it find a new family. Many of them offer low cost spay/neuter programs. If you cannot adopt, give a look at the sites and see if you can make a donation here are many ways to help. If you can donate just an hour or two a week, become a volunteer. Become a foster family for an animal while they are waiting for a permanent home. Shop in their on line stores. They have very nice gifts for that animal lover in your life. Participate in their fund raisers. Many of the shelters have interesting things going on like dinners, tag sales, raffles etc. Everything goes to the animals. Theses are arranged by county. If you do not see a shelter or group in your county, call the one nearest you. If they cannot help, they will be glad to refer you to one who can. Be sure to check nearby states.
If you have anything that you plan on disposing of, and I do mean anything, please call a shelter and see if they can use it before you through it out. The can uses practically anything and if they cannot use it themselves, many of then run thrift shops and flea markets to raise money. You can also donate an old car, used cell phones (check the sites to see which shelters participate in theses programs) redeemable bottles. They are very resourceful and can put anything to good use and instead of just throwing it away, you get a tax deduction.

Brunswick County, North Carolina Animal Rescues
Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue (cats and dogs)

Cleveland County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Special Needs Animal Sanctuary
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC311.html
They do not have pets for adoption. All their animals are unadoptable due to illness, and will spend the rest of their lives here. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated

Davidson County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Humane Society of Davidson County
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC267.html
They have a spay/neuter program and a program that will help with funds for emergency medical care.

Recycled Paws Animal Rescue (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC396.html

Davie County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Humane Society of Davie County (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC120.html
They have a low cost spay/neuter program

Durham County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of NC(Malamutes only)
http://bdshost.com/amrnc/

Forsyth County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation
http://www.aarfanimals.org/

Guilford County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Dalmatian Rescue of the Carolina
http://www.dalrescue.com/
They are a fund-raising organization only, collecting funds for Dalmatians in need of medical care.

Henderson County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

All Creatures Great and Small (cats, dogs and small animals)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC92.html
They are looking for foster homes.

Iredell County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven
http://www.ferretguardian.org/

Jackson County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Jackson County Humane Society (cats and dogs)
http://www.a-r-f.org/
Check to site for information on their spay/neuter clinic.

Johnston County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Adolescent & Animal Resource Fund (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC237.html
Lincoln County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

4 Paws Animal Rescue (cats and dogs)
http://www.4pawsanimalrescue.com/

The Humane Society of Lincoln County Inc.
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/hslc123.html

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

The Animal Adoption League( cats and dogs)
http://mynextpet.com/
Check out the events page. They have things going on.

Moore County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Moore Humane Society (cats and dogs)

Adopt an Angel (cats and dogs)
http://www.adoptanangel.net/
The site has information on low cost spay/neuter

Pitt County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Pit County Humane Society
Humane Society of Eastern Carolina (cats and dogs)
http://www.pittcountyhumanesociety.com/

Randolph County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Happy Hills Animal Foundation (cats and dogs)
http://www.hhaf.org/www.hhaf.org/index.html
Check out their events page to see if there is an adoption clinic coming to your area

Richmond County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

The Humane Society of Richmond County
http://www.dogsandcatsrc.com/
Check out the events page for some fun things to do. They operate a low cost spay/neuter clinic.

Rowan County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Horse Protection Society of North Carolina Inc. (horses only)
http://www.horseprotection.org/
They are in desperate need of a new barn. Contact them if you can help.

Surry County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Surry Animal Rescue (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC209.html

Wake County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Second Chance Pet Adoptions (cats and dogs)
http://www.secondchancenc.org/Default.asp
Check out the events page. They have a lot of things going on.

3R Rescue (small animals only)
http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC261.html

Best Friend Pet Adoption (cats and dogs)
http://www.bfpa.org/
They sponsor low-cost spay/neuter and rabies vaccination clinics.

German Shepard Rescue and Adoption( German Shepards only)
http://www.gsdrescue.org/

Pig Pals (pot bellied pigs only)
http://www.pigpals.com/pages/1/index.htm
Read the information page before you think about adopting a Pot Bellied Pig and see if they will fit with your lifestyle

Watauga County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

A Spiny Place Hedgehog Rescue(African Pygmy Hedgehogs)
http://www.aspinyplace.com/
Looking for an unusual pet? Check out theses little guys.

Yancey County, North Carolina Animal Rescues

Yancey County Animal Shelter (cats and dogs)
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/yanceyanimals.html
They need help immediately. They no longer receive county funds. Everything is now funded by the public. Consider giving them a hand