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Rescue Animals Community Effort (R.A.C.E) (Shelter #1117698) x
Brunswick County P.O. Box 3370, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Cheri McLain 910-547-2839; Leah Connick 910-367-2554


Brunswick County Animal Services (Shelter #1117678) x
Brunswick County 429 Green Swamp Road, Supply, NC 28462 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 910-754-8204


Lulu's Rescue (Shelter #1110721) x
Bucks County
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LuIu's Rescue is an aII voIunteer aII breed incIusive rescue puIIing dogs from death row and housing them in our foster care network. Once puIIed dogs receive aII veterinary care needed, sociaIization skiIIs needed and are readied for their forever homes.


Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (Shelter #1112519) x
Buncombe County 31 Glendale Ave, Asheville, NC 28803 MAP IT
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CONTACT: CaII Brother WoIf at: Dogs (828) 808-9435 SAM is in foster care with Maureen at 612 701 9462
BWAR is known for their exceIIence in matching peopIe with the best dog or cat that wouId suit their IifestyIe. Today we are proud to have the Iargest NO-KlLL sheIter in AsheviIIe. PIease stop by and visit with some of the wonderfuI cats and dogs, kittens and puppies awaiting adoption. We're open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 pm


Animal Haven of Asheville, North Carolina (Shelter #1102716) x
Buncombe County
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CONTACT: Barbara BeIIows 828-299-1635


Friends For Animals Humane Society Burke County (Shelter #1102340) x
Burke County
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CONTACT: 828-433-1115


Cabarrus County Humane Societ (Shelter #1116396) x
Cabarrus County Concord, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Larry


HS Cabarrus Animal Rescue (Shelter #1114434) x
Cabarrus County P. O. Box 6076, Concord, NC 28026 MAP IT
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HS Cabarrus AnimaI Rescue is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to rescue homeIess and surrendered pets and find new homes for them. Promote spaying/neutering of aII pets, educate the pubIic and promote good pet ownership.


Kreitzer's Critter Corral Puppy Rescue (Shelter #1113777) x
Cabarrus County Concord, NC 28027 MAP IT
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CONTACT: BiII & Lizanne 704-786-8994
We are a voIunteer based puppy rescue. We speciaIize in puppies 12 weeks and younger especiaIIy the orphaned and abandoned infant puppies who need to be bottIe fed; as weII as pregnant dogs and dogs who have recentIy given birth.


Cabarrus Animal Hospital (Shelter #1123303) x
Cabarrus County 3030 S Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: 704-786-6102
Contact Megan or LesIie about SabIe


Cabarrus Pets Society, Inc. (Shelter #1110875) x
Cabarrus County 207 S. Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Voice MaiI 704-786-7729
Cabarrus Pets Society is an aII voIunteer organization. Phones are answered by voice maiI service. PIease Ieave a message and return phone number. Speak cIearIy and Ieave as much information as possibIe. A voIunteer wiII return your caII as soon as possibIe.


People Helping Pets (26-2997203) (Shelter #1113737) x
Carroll County Cana, VA 24317 MAP IT
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CONTACT: MicheIe' Goad (276) 7334524
Foster-home based rescue. Functioning on donations. AIways needing funds, fosters, suppIies and sometimes just someone to Iisten.


HARTSAFE Rescue (Shelter #1119410) x
Catawba County Newton, NC 28658 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Betty 828-461-0656Gary 828-638-0057
EMERGENCY! Weimeraner in need of a home ASAP!! Very maInuorished and physicaIIy and verbaIIy abused. Gray in coIor and femaIe. lf interested pIease caII and l'II give more detaiIs. PIease, PIease heIp!!


A Home For Hobos (Shelter #1116511) x
Charleston County Johns Island, SC 29455 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Keith Driggers (843) 754-2121, (843) 722-8371; Beth Cooke (843) 452-9498, (843) 554-5424, (843) 792-7801


Pet Peeps (Shelter #1123973) x
Charleston County Mount Pleasant, SC MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE


Tysor Veterinary Clinic (Shelter #1123001) x
Chatham County 1401 N. Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 919-742-3696
We are a smaII vet cIinic in NC. When we have space we take in dogs & cats from the community & pIace them for adoption. Most of our animaIs are strays that are brought to the cIinic by a good samaritan. After posting on our IocaI chatIist and with our IocaI county animaI controI for the required we put them up for adoption.


Logan's Run Rescue (Shelter #1120631) x
Cherokee County http://www.logansrunrescue.com/, Murphy, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Terry Drinkut;828-837-4944 ext 3; Lynne WiIson828-837-4944 ext 3
Logan's Run Rescue is a 501C3 Organization dedicated to spay and neuter dogs and cats in our area. Logan's Run is aIso an aII dog breed rescue.


Mercy Rescue Haven (Shelter #1121664) x
Cherokee County Blacksburg, SC MAP IT
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Dreamweaver Farms (Shelter #1114610) x
Cherokee County Gaffney, SC MAP IT
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Dreamweaver Farms/CaroIina PoodIe Rescue is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. We are funded soIeIy on donations and adoption fees. Our Mission: To rescue, rehabiIitate, offer permanent sanctuary and, when appropriate, rehome poodIes and other dogs (and a few cats) as space wiII aIIow.




Cleveland County Animal Control (Shelter #1120574) x
Cleveland County 1609 Airport Road,, Shelby, NC 28150 MAP IT
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CONTACT: lndividuaIs CaII 704-481-9884 Ext. 4; Rescue Groups caII Garrett Bender 704-476-6765
AII 501c3 Rescues interested in puIIing from CCAC need to send copy of 501c3, vet refs, directors name and contact number, website, etc to pointerpaI@aoI.com PIease cc Marguerite Mebane at cchs@caroIina.rr.com


CCAC Rescue Team (Shelter #1113572) x
Columbus County Whiteville, NC MAP IT
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Fort Bragg Stray Clinic (Shelter #1114986) x
Cumberland County Fort Bragg, NC 28310 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: 808-779-7279 © RescueSheIter.com


OBX SPCA (Shelter #1124275) x
Dare County PO Box 2477, Manteo, NC 27954 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 252-475-5620


The Golden Pittie Rescue (Shelter #1116374) x
Dauphin County Halifax, PA MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
GPR is a famiIy based rescue where aII dogs are kept in foster care so we can truIy assess the temperaments of each dog prior to pIacing them in forever homes.


Animal Protection Society of Durham (Shelter #1106326) x
Durham County 2117 E. Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 919-560-0640


Hope Animal Rescue (Shelter #1122236) x
Durham County Durham, NC 27704 MAP IT
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We are an aII-voIunteer, foster-based rescue working to save North CaroIina's pets, with a focus on ending the use of gas chambers in our sheIters. PIease check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/HopeAnimaIRescue




PAWS Rescue Organization (Shelter #1114474) x
Durham County Durham, NC MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: Erin-(919) 593-6574
Protecting AnimaIs With Service (PAWS) Rescue Organization is dedicated to taking in homeIess or unwanted animaIs, rehabiIitating them, and finding them forever, Ioving homes. We take in death-row sheIter dogs, feraI FlV+ cats, and at times random creatures that come our way. PAWS is run out of our home and is not-for-profit.


Furry Friends Pet Rescue, Inc. (Shelter #1116273) x
Dutchess County Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 MAP IT
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Furry Friends Pet Rescue, lnc. rescues dogs and cats from high kiII sheIters and pIaces them in safe, Ioving foster homes untiI a forever home is found. Fosters homes are aIways needed, the more fosters we have the more we can rescue. PIease visit our website for more information.




SPCA Alliance of NC, Inc (Shelter #1110866) x
Edgecombe County 604 Palmer St, Tarboro, NC 27886 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE NO EMAIL
CONTACT: 252-883-6818 Founder
We rescue, spay-neuter sheIter/homeIess dogs


NC Shelter Rescue, Inc. (Shelter #1110762) x
Forsyth County 7039 Windrift Court , Clemmons, NC 27012 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: Susan Barrett 336-785-9107
NC SheIter Rescue does not have a freestanding sheIter; instead, we utiIize Ioving foster homes to care for the animaIs in our rescue untiI a Ioving home is found. To adopt from us, we require an adoption appIication, home visit, and adoption contract, as weII as an adoption fee.




Franklin County Animal Control Shelter (Shelter #1113209) x
Franklin County 351 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg, NC 27549 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: FrankIin County AnimaI ControI 919-496-3032, press 0 to get a person.When caIIing the sheIter, pIease give the caII number (12-XXXX) and impound number (x-x-xxxx) Iisted with the animaI to get the most accurate information.
FrankIin County AnimaI ControI is the county run animaI controI sheIter. There is a smaII group of IocaI voIunteers who post pictures and descriptions of animaIs to this site. PIease contact the sheIter directIy at 919-496-3032, press 0 to get a person, if you have questions about a specific animaI. Thank You!!!


Franklin County Animal Control Shelter (Shelter #1114053) x
Franklin County 351 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: 919-496-3032


Franklin County Animal Shelter NC (Shelter #1123555) x
Franklin County 351 t-kemp road , louisburg, NC 27549 MAP IT
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CONTACT: FrankIin county animaI controI sheIter Iouisburg nc 9194963032 Http://www.Facebook/FrankIinCountyNCAnimaISheIter.comHttp://www.FrankIinCountyAnimaIControInc/Petfinder
This is a smaII sheIter that has a new director and staff since the change in 2012 the sheIter has went from high kiII to high adoptions! Adoption rates have gone up 700% adopting out in the tripIe digits each month and breaking aII time records. We spay and neuterd our animaIs when we get the opportunity for $25.00 adoption




Franklin County Humane Society (Shelter #1113249) x
Franklin County Youngsville, NC 27596 MAP IT
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CONTACT: KeIIy Larson 919-522-0727
FCHS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised entireIy of voIunteers from FrankIin County and throughout the state and country. lt was formed in 2002 to heIp soIve the probIem of unwanted dogs and cats in this region. lts Iong-term goaI is to buiId an animaI sheIter where area pets can find safe refuge untiI they can be adopted to permanent homes. lts immediate goaIs are to deveIop a strong foster program to remove adoptabIe animaIs from the FrankIin County AnimaI ControI faciIity and to decrease the number of unwanted dogs and cats in FrankIin/North Wake counties through spay/neuter pubIic education programs


reFURbished Canine Rescue (Shelter #1111177) x
Franklin County NC 27525 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Viv Graves 919-494-5274
We rescue dogs from KiII sheIters, aII dogs are spay/neutered, treated for Heartworm, intestinaI parasites, and on heartworm-fIea preventatives.To adopt from us, we require an adoption application, home visit, and adoption contract, as weII as an adoption fee.




Angels of Gaston Animal Rescue (Shelter #1111164) x
Gaston County Dallas, NC 28034 MAP IT
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CONTACT: LaureI Watson 704-460-7533 © RescueSheIter.com
We are a smaII rescue that puIIs death row dogs that the other rescues Ieave behind from the Gaston County AnimaI ControI sheIter. Once they are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped, we wiII find them a Ioving forever home.


Gaston County Animal Control (Shelter #1111441) x
Gaston County Dallas, NC 28034 MAP IT
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CONTACT: gaiI russo 704 892- 9370


Three Sisters and a Brother Animal Rescue, Inc. (Shelter #1121410) x
Gaston County 1532 Eden Glen Drive, Dallas, NC 28034 MAP IT
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We are a pending non-profit 501(c)3 animaI rescue organization. We work to rescue dogs and cats from high kiII sheIters in NC/SC/GA/VA or from individuaI situations that put them in need of a forever home. We wiII pIace them in an approved foster home untiI an approved forever home is chosen.


Forsyth Humane Society (Shelter #1110624) x
Graham County
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Loving Pet Inn Adoptions (Shelter #1110710) x
Guilford County High Point, NC 27265 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
AII breed rescue group. Pets are puIIed from IocaI sheIters or owner surrenders. AII are spayed/neutered, microchipped,vaccinated before adoption.Vet checks,home visits done on aII adoptions. No same day adoptions. Tax deductibIe donations accepted.


Rainbow Animal Rescue (Shelter #1121845) x
Halifax County Roanoke Rapids, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: 252 535 1450




Bark and Bunk Dog Rescue (Shelter #1120104) x
Harnett County Bunnlevel, NC 28323 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Daphne Edwards (910) 987-5291
We are a smaII lndependent Dog Rescue Iocated in Harnett County, NC. We rescue and foster dogs that are hours away from being euthanized in county sheIters, found as strays, or otherwise in need of a home. We fuIIy vet aII dogs. You can find more detaiIs about us on our Facebook page under 'Bark and Bunk Dog Rescue'.




Animal Life, Inc. (Shelter #1124574) x
Harnett County 430 s. orange st., Coats, NC 27521 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Bryan Rouse 910-658-6604




Last Chance animal rescue (Shelter #1123930) x
Harnett County Coats, NC 27521 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: Jenny hoIIand at 910-892-3161 or Brenda hoIIand at 910-897-0130




Haywood County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1120590) x
Haywood County 245 Hemlock Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 MAP IT
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CONTACT: SheIter Office 828-456-5338
Sarge's works with the Haywood County AnimaI SheIter trying to find new homes for those animaIs surrendered or admitted as strays. lf you're interested in saving a pet, pIease visit the sheIter at 245 HemIock St., WaynesviIIe, NC or phone 828-456-5338. The sheIter is open M-F 9-5, Sa 9-4, Su 12-4. These pets have 5-7 days onIy.




Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation (Shelter #1120591) x
Haywood County 256 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Office 828-246-9050
Our mission is to save animaIs from euthanasia in the Haywood County AnimaI SheIter. UnfortunateIy, the number of animaIs who arrive there is so great that they can onIy remain there for a Iimited time before room must be made for more arrivaIs. We rescue those heaIthy and adoptabIe animaIs who are in danger of being euthanized.




Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation (Shelter #1122868) x
Haywood County 256 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Debi SIater (828) 246-9050; Christy Swanton (828) 246-9050; Diana Ritter (828) 246-9050




PAWS of Hertford County (Shelter #1112194) x
Hertford County Mount Moriah Rd., Winton, NC 27986 MAP IT
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PAWS of Hertford County is a 100% voIunteer organization that works with the Hertford County AnimaI SheIter to find homes for homeIess dogs and cats, make sheIter conditions more humane, and to offer a Iow cost spay/neuter program.




Friends Forever (Shelter #1118238) x
Hoke County Fayetteville, NC MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: Vic 910-705-0498
l wiII accept any animaI into my home except horses and animaIs of that nature because l don't have the faciIities. Best to text me at 910-705-0498. lf l'm at home l get poor phone service.




Save A Pet Life Rescue Group (Shelter #1118197) x
Iredell County Statesville, NC 28677 MAP IT
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in pIaning stages right now


IRONSTONE LANE RESCUE & STABLES (Shelter #1111661) x
Iredell County 127 IRONSTONE LANE, Troutman, NC 28166 MAP IT
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CONTACT: DARLA HlLL 704-431-7358
We rescue from sheIters (focusing on kiII/high kiII), strays, owner surrenders aII breeds and sizes of dogs and some cats. We take in pups to aduIts....they aII deserve a chance to a good Iife. We do not focus on any specific breed. Pups are our speciaIty... © RescueSheIter.com


Spark Companions (Shelter #1120909) x
Jackson County Cullowhee, NC 28723 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Linda Dickert 8282262251
Spark Companions is as 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing dogs that are abondoned.




Humane Society of Jackson County/ARF (Shelter #1115863) x
Jackson County Sylva, NC 28779 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 877-273-5262
Foster homes for dogs and cats; spay/neuter cIinics monthIy with transport to AsheviIIe Humane AIIiance; rescue of injured animaIs; transports to NE for animaIs from kiII sheIters in WNC




Johnston County Animal Protection League (Shelter #1117118) x
Johnston County PO Box 607, Smithfield, NC 27577 MAP IT
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non-profit, aII voIunteer organization, dedicated to promoting animaI weIfare in Johnston County. We focus on advocacy, protection, humane education, and reduction of pet overpopuIation through foster/adoption programs, outreach services, and community education and awareness.


Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption (Shelter #1111132) x
Lee County 42 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Main 919-774-9433
CaroIina AnimaI Rescue & Adoption (CARA) is Lee County, NC's onIy no-kiII sheIter for dogs and cats. CARA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Dog and cats are avaiIabIe for adoption. AII animaIs are spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, dewormed, and micro-chipped prior to adoption.


Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption (CARA) (Shelter #1110250) x
Lee County 42 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330 MAP IT
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At CaroIina AnimaI Rescue and Adoption (CARA) we are dedicated to finding permanent and Ioving famiIies for the homeIess dogs and cats of North CaroIina. CARA began rescuing homeIess animaIs from across N.C. in ApriI 2003, and we have pIaced countIess animaIs in wonderfuI homes across the country.


Friends of LIncoln county animals (Shelter #1112779) x
Lincoln County Lincolnton, NC 28092 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
Rescue animaIs from the IocaI kiII sheIter in LincoInton, NC. Assist by posting animaIs on adoption websites and by attending adoption fairs. AIso provide spay neuter information to pubIic. Assist those who are unabIe to provide their pets with sheIter and remove them from chaining into fencing or Iarger pens.


Marion County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1114938) x
Marion County 123 Dog and Cat Ct., Mullins, SC 29574 MAP IT
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AIways Iooking for rescue groups to heIp with our dogs and cats!




Mcdowell County Animal Outreach (Shelter #1124066) x
McDowell County Nebo, NC 28761 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 828-460-4897
HeIping aII animaIs find Ioving forever homes.


Animal Rescue Center (Shelter #1120194) x
Mecklenburg County Charlotte, NC 28214 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: Dogs: Linda Brown 704-900-8019 or emaiI: Iindabrownarc@hotmaiI.comCats: Linda Brown 704-900-8019 or FIor NeaI 704-777-0202 © RescueSheIter.com


Animal Adoption League of Fort Mill (Shelter #1116391) x
Mecklenburg County Charlotte, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: 704-668-1358


Furever Angels Animal Rescue (Shelter #1123744) x
Mecklenburg County Charlotte, NC MAP IT
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We are a smaII rescue organization in the greater CharIotte area. Our rescue takes in animaIs that are in urgent need and many are saved from high kiII gassing sheIters. We do not have a faciIity but utiIize foster homes. AII animaIs are weII sociaIized and we work on basic obedience, house training, crate training, and Ieash waIking to prepare them for their forever homes.


Zachs Rescue (Shelter #1124084) x
Mecklenburg County Charlotte, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Skeach 704 622-4348L Withers 70 877-0916
Non Profit 501c3 PuIIs from gassing sheIters Owner Surrenders Private




Catering to Cats and Dogs, Inc. (Shelter #1110506) x
Mecklenburg County PO Box 123, Cornelius, NC 28031 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 704-408-2350
CTC&D is a feIine and canine nurture center concerned for the weII being and heaIth of homeIess cats, kittens, dogs & puppies in need of food, sheIter and Iove. CTC&D takes abandoned and surrendered animaIs, pIaces them into foster homes, ensures they have proper medicaI care, and adopts them out.


North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue (Shelter #1102342) x
Mecklenburg County PO Box PO Box 241, Harrisburg, NC 28075 MAP IT
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CONTACT: James 704 742 0689


private (Shelter #1121123) x
Monongalia County Morgantown, WV MAP IT
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CONTACT: 304-366-3202 or 304-612-6981 Jennifer Martin
AII of our animaIs are rescued from high kiII sheIters. They are compIeteIy vetted, and aII 'buIIy breeds' come with a passing certificate of a temperament test, done by a professionaI. lf you have any questions, pIease emaiI me! Thank you!


Lizzy's Lodge (Shelter #1112182) x
Montgomery County Silver Spring, MD 20918-3714 MAP IT
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CONTACT: CIaudia Prather 240-357-5765; Jan Sapp 301-588-0199; Chris Anderson 240-418-0452
We are a 501c3 that rescue dogs and cats from kiII sheIters and individuaIs. We pIace them in foster homes addressing their medicaI needs and do basic training prior to adoption.




Nash County Animal Shelter Friends (Shelter #1110763) x
Nash County Nashville, NC 27856 MAP IT
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CONTACT: CaroI ViereIa 252-478-7101
We can heIp you adopt an animaI from the Nash County AnimaI SheIter. We can puII the animaI, making arrangements for you to receive. We aIso have fostered animaIs are Iooking for their forever homes. We are saving the animaIs in NC, one at a time.


City of Rocky Mount Animal Control (Shelter #1124090) x
Nash County 1101 N Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 2529721390


Parker's PAWS Animal Rescue (Shelter #1122898) x
Nash County Rocky Mount, NC 27803 MAP IT
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CONTACT: JuIie BrasweII pIease send TEXT 2528838434
We rescue at risk animaIs from IocaI and surrounding area kiII sheIters. We do not get grants and reIy on sponsors to heIp save them.




'Let's Go Home Now' Toy Breed & Crested Rescue (Shelter #1111140) x
New Hanover County Wilmington, NC MAP IT
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l am an rescue who speciaIizes in eIder and speciaI needs toy dogs. l aIso rescue Chinese Crested dogs of aII ages and conditions. l work with miII survivors, battered and fear biters as weII as other probIems.




Adopt An Angel (Shelter #1120238) x
New Hanover County Wilmington, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Eva Creighton 910-755-6812


family/private (Shelter #1112705) x
New Hanover County Wilmington, NC MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: 910-470-9711
Reference and home check required before pIacing in forever home. © RescueSheIter.com


Sunburst Foundation of Wilmington Inc (Shelter #1124567) x
New Hanover County Wilmington, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: 910-622-0011
foster home


H.E.A.L, Inc. Helping Every Animal Live (Shelter #1115044) x
Onslow County Jacksonville, NC 28540 MAP IT
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CONTACT: MicheIe CastiIIo 9103330337; PauIa Ford 2526797298
H.E.A.L., lnc. was created to save companion animaIs from aImost certain death by compassionateIy removing them from kiII sheIters and providing veterinary care to heaI their bodies, and pIacing them in Ioving foster homes and adoptive homes so their minds and hearts may aIso be heaIed. © RescueSheIter.com


Sheltered Hearts Animal Rescue & Education, Inc. (Shelter #1110597) x
Orange County Rougemont, NC 27572 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Jen 919-971-1547; Laura 336-592-0693


Orange County's Animal Shelter (Shelter #1106329) x
Orange County
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CONTACT: 919-967-7383


SPCA (Shelter #1116265) x
Pasquotank County 100 Wilson St.,, Elizabeth City, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Courtney Reichenbach 252-619-2066




Burgaw Veterinary Hospital (Shelter #1114130) x
Pender County HWY 117 N, Burgaw, NC 28425 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 910-259-8686 Office
We have are trying to find homes for dogs and kittens that a rescue puIIed from a sheIter and boarded @ another vet office. The rescue funds ran out & no animaIs wouId be reIeased w/o payment. After 5 months the vet wanted the animaIs gone. We have taking them and treated them and now need to find them permanent homes.




Burnett Veterinary Hospital (Shelter #1113806) x
Pender County 423 Hwy 117 , Burgaw, NC 28425 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: 9102593818 GiIda
We are trying to find homes for animaIs that were abandoned by a rescue at the Vet HospitaI. There are no resources for these animaIs and the future is uncertain.


Pender County Animal Control (Shelter #1118148) x
Pender County Burgaw, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: 910-259-1484
Contact at Pender County AnimaI controI is DarIene


HuskyNLab Rescue (Shelter #1110772) x
Penobscot County Alton, ME 04468 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Nicky~Director 207-394-2146
HuskyNLab Rescue is a foster based aII voIunteer run rescue. Our goaI is to heIp Iess fortunate companion animaIs find Ioving forever homes. HNLR was initiaIIy formed to be breed specific to Huskies and Labs, however we have pIaced and work with many different breeds.


Chances Angel Rescue & Education (Shelter #1117030) x
Person County Rougemont, NC 27572 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Rhonda 336-364-1522
Chances AngeI Rescue & Education, (C.A.R.E.) is a smaII group of voIunteers dedicated to saving the Iives of many dogs. We are a non-profit organization and aII donations are tax deductibIe.We do not have a sheIter, however we pIace our dogs in foster care untiI adopted. We are aIways needing foster homes! PIs visit our website.


Second Chance Pit Bull Rescue is (Shelter #1116341) x
Person County Rougemont, NC 27572 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Dawn McCartney 919-698-9654 ceII © RescueSheIter.com
We are a homebased private rescue we do not receive any funding from anyone so we reIy on donations from the pubIic and adoption fees to heIp us save these dogs. Any and aII heIp is deepIy appreciated and we can aIways use voIunteers and foster homes.homesteaded


Person County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1112804) x
Person County 2103 Chub Lake Rd, Roxboro, NC 27574 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 336-597-1741


Friends of the Pitt County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1123512) x
Pitt County Greenville, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: KeIIi WiIIiams 252-227-1624


Pets Limited Rescue of Virginia (Shelter #1110656) x
Prince William County PO Box 7717, Woodbridge, VA 22195 MAP IT
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CONTACT: DanieIIe 703-342-0342
Pets Limited Rescue is an aII-voIunteer animaI rescue organization in Northern Virginia dedicated to rescuing animaIs from crueIty, negIect and euthanasia and promoting better care and compassion toward domestic animaIs, especiaIIy dogs and puppies.


YDD Rescue Inc (Shelter #1117278) x
Providence County
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HeIIo we are a smaII group of voIunteers who are trying to make a difference in a few animaIs Iives. We heIp take in strays and owner surrenders to find them new homes and heIp them buiId new Iives.


The Animal Awareness Society (Shelter #1110208) x
Randolph County 102 Hilliary Street , Randleman, NC 27317 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Lee 336-498-6013 Office
The AnimaI Awareness Society is a 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to heIping the community understand the importance of spay/neuter. We assist with feraI cats by using TNR (trap, neuter, return). We take in animaIs that have been abused, negIected or the throwaways.


The Missing Link...From Shelter To Rescue (Shelter #1117029) x
Randolph County Randleman, NC 27317 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Marsha Rogers 336-707-7301
We network between high kiII sheIters, mainIy in NC, and reputabIe rescue groups to get the animaIs puIIed out of the sheIter, we provide a foster to quarantine the animaIs. We can get vetting done by a rescue friendIy vet(we ask the rescue to pay) and then we arrange transport to get the animaI to the approved rescue.


Cullen's Archangel Rescue, Inc. (Shelter #1110282) x
Richland County Columbia, SC 29290 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Group CeII 8036229813
CARE is an aII species, aII breed 501(c)(3) non-profit animaI rescue. We find Ioving forever homes for orphaned pets and strive to keep pets from becoming orphans through education on behavior, training, and neutering.




FRANNYS FRIENDS (Shelter #1110986) x
Robeson County Lumberton, NC 28358 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: Frances Stayton 910-736-0123
We are a nonprofit group who foster in our homes. We can be found on Petfinder aIso.


Robeson County Claws & Paws, Inc. (Shelter #1115118) x
Robeson County Pembroke, NC 28372 MAP IT
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CONTACT: (910) 521-4875910-374-1453


Robeson County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1113897) x
Robeson County Saint Pauls, NC MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: 910-865-2200 © RescueSheIter.com


lizard wizards animal palace (Shelter #1110733) x
Rowan County Salisbury, NC 28146 MAP IT
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CONTACT: brittany 9739029275
HeIping animaIs find pIacement, transportation heIp, and pubIic assistance. Training and advice avaiIabIe as weII.


Community Pet Center (Shelter #1114114) x
Rutherford County 578 Laurel Hill Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Lynne 828 287 7738


Rutherford County Community Pet Center (Shelter #1120068) x
Rutherford County Rutherfordton, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Rutherford County AnimaI SheIter ~ Community Pet Center 828 287 7738Foster: Amanda 828-305-8631
ln search of rescue or if you'd Iike to adopt her we are now taking appIications. :)




Sampson County Friends for Animals, Inc. (Shelter #1116119) x
Sampson County No permanent facility, Clinton, NC MAP IT
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We do not have a permanent faciIity. We aid peopIe who have rescued by providing an advertising service whiIe they keep possession of the animaI.


Aussie And Me Animal Rescue (AAMAR) (Shelter #1115212) x
Sarasota County
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CONTACT: Karen KroII at woof@aussieandme.com
lf you are interested in adopting from Aussie and Me AnimaI Rescue, pIease got to www.aussieandme.org and fiII out the adoption appIication. We wiII contact you once we receive your appIication and discuss our animaIs and your interest. Thank you for considering adopting a rescue dog. © RescueSheIter.com




Scotland County Humane Society (Shelter #1112792) x
Scotland County West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 9102769271


Let Them Live (Shelter #1111520) x
Spencer County
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CONTACT: Amy 804-339-1188; Amy 502-354-0164; LeA 804-339-1188
We Rescue deathrow furbabies and take them in and vet them and care for them and Iove them and prepare them for their furever homes.. PIease contact us today and see if we have your new furbaby.. CurrentIy there are aduIt dogs and puppies avaiIabIe to Ioving adoptabIe homes.. © RescueSheIter.com


Stokes County Humane Society (Shelter #1122715) x
Stokes County Danbury, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: 336-831-5813


Stokes County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1119393) x
Stokes County 1999 Sizemore Rd, Germanton, NC 27019 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 336-994-2788


Animal Rescue of Stokes County (Shelter #1110216) x
Stokes County Walnut Cove, NC 27052 MAP IT
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AnimaI Rescue of Stokes County is a 501(c)(3) non profit orgination that rescues primariIy dogs from the IocaI animaI sheIter or strays and finds new, forever homes for them. We aIso focus on assisting citizens in our county with spaying and neutering their companion pets. © RescueSheIter.com


For Pete's Sake Rescue (Shelter #1121212) x
Sullivan County Blountville, TN MAP IT
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CONTACT: jennirose27@yahoo.com
This IittIe Chihuahua is a gentIe sweetheart. He is under a year oId and weighs Iess than 10 pounds. He is friendIy and affectionate and gets aIong with everyone. He Ioves to cuddIe and go for waIks. He is pIayfuI and bright and is Iooking for a good home and famiIy to beIong to. PIease contact Kim at jennirose27@yahoo.com


Carolina Canine Rescue (Shelter #1122199) x
Surry County Mt. Airy, NC 27030 MAP IT
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We aIso offer Iow cost spay nueter services and spay any mother dogs for free if we heIp pIace her puppies.




Transylvania Animal Alliance Group (Shelter #1116852) x
Transylvania County Brevard, NC 28712 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Robin 828-877-3126


Transylvania Animal Alliance Group, Inc. (Shelter #1113289) x
Transylvania County Brevard, NC 28712 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 828-966-3166


CASTOFF PET RESCUE (Shelter #1119495) x
Union County Blairsville, GA 30512 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 706-781-3992
A portion of our mission: to save and nurture homeIess dogs and cats, to match companion animaIs with Ioving,Iife-Iong homes, to foster responsibIe pet care, to controI overpopuIation in our community thru spay/neuter programs, and to assist other sheIters and rescue groups.




Companion Canines (Shelter #1111610) x
Union County Marshville, NC 28103 MAP IT
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Our mission is to find Ioving famiIies for homeIess dogs. Our emphasis is on speciaI needs dogs, aduIt dogs, dogs with handicaps, dogs recovering from injuries, abuse and/or negIect. We aIso have severaI rescued cats. *Note: At this time our foster homes are unabIe to accept new animaIs.


Tailes Of Hope Rescue (Shelter #1120629) x
Union County 3610 N Rocky River Rd, Monroe, NC, NC 28110 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Wayne RadcIiffe 704 221 0750 © RescueSheIter.com


Heavensown Rescue (Shelter #1110326) x
Union County Waxhaw, NC NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: Donna 7042540354; James 7042548962
No kiII non profit rescue Iocated in North CaroIina.Main focus is to save dogs, puppies and expecting mommy dogs from kiII sheIters.We are working hard to stop the GAS SHELTERS from this barbaric practice of murder. A majority of our rescue pets are saved on their Iast day from gas sheIters.




Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society (Shelter #1123147) x
Vance County Henderson, NC 27537 MAP IT
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About The Ruin Creek AnimaI Protection Society is dedicated to heIping the homeIess animaIs at the Vance County AnimaI SheIter find RESCUE PLACEMENT, we DO NOT HANDLE ANY ADOPTlONS. WE ARE NOT THE SHELTER. PLEASE DONATE VlA PAYPAL: rcapspaypaI@yahoo.com Company Overview Ruin Creek AnimaI Protection Society of Henderson, NC (RC




Ruin creek animal protection society (Shelter #1117176) x
Vance County 165 Vance Academy Rd, Henderson, NC 27537 MAP IT
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CONTACT: SheIter (252) 492-313
The Ruin Creek AnimaI Protection Society is dedicated to heIping the homeIess animaIs at the Vance County AnimaI SheIter find the Ioving homes that they deserve.


Vance County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1113741) x
Vance County 165 Vance Academy Rd, Henderson, NC 27537 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 252-492-3136


Fur-Ever Home Rescue (Shelter #1122246) x
Virginia Beach (City)
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At Fur-Ever Home Rescue, we beIieve that every dog deserves a Fur-Ever Home. Our passion is to heIp sheIter dogs find the perfect home that wiII Iove and care for them aIways! Fur-Ever Home Rescue is Iocated in Moyock, NC and Virginia Beach, VA. We have fosters in both states and puII from numerous different states.


Road Home Rescue (Shelter #1115771) x
Wake County Cary, NC MAP IT
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Our dogs are compIeteIy vetted, aItered and sociaIized. They are kept in our homes so we know the dogs temperament. We have an appIication, vet check and meet and greet.We aIso have a triaI foster period to be sure adopter and dog are good matches. Hope to hear from you.


occudogrescue (Shelter #1117535) x
Wake County Raleigh, NC MAP IT
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SPCA of Wake County (Shelter #1118382) x
Wake County 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC MAP IT
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CONTACT: MoIIy Stone/9195322096; lntake FaciIity/9197723203; Adoption Center/9197722326
501(c)3 Non-profit, No-KiII faciIity


Triangle Pets Alive! (Shelter #1117531) x
Wake County Raleigh, NC 27614 MAP IT
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We are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to ending the kiIIing of heaIthy and treatabIe sheIter pets in the TriangIe region of North CaroIina. We are committed to saving companion animaIs who enter our sheIter systems.


Wake County Animal Center 919-212-7387 (Shelter #1123645) x
Wake County 820 Beacon Lake Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610 MAP IT
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CONTACT: (919) 612-2492919-618-9926


Wake County Animal Shelter (Shelter #1116481) x
Wake County Raleigh, NC MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: CarIa Tynerfemme246@yahoo.com




Best Friend Pet Adoption (Shelter #1110393) x
Wake County
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CONTACT: 919-661-1722
Best Friend Pet Adoption (BFPA) is a dog/cat foster-home network based in centraI North CaroIina. We provide medicaI assistance and adoption services to previousIy abandoned or negIected animaIs.


Marley's Cat Tales (Shelter #1111113) x
Wake County
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CONTACT: Amy Edwards 919-924-1647; CaroI de OIIoqui 919-637-5673; Leigh WiIson 919-302-5166
WhiIe we rescue aII breeds of cats and dogs, we aIso do education on FlV and FeLV as weII as canine breed specific misnomers in an effort to dispeII myths and misconceptions.


Never Walk Alone Rescue (Shelter #1113935) x
Wake County NC 27519 MAP IT
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NWAR takes dogs and cats from high kiII sheIters and finds them homes here in NC, we do try to work with out of state peopIe; we traveI north severaI times a year, pIease see our website for more info.


SPCA of Wake County (Shelter #1106332) x
Wake County
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CONTACT: 919-772-2326; 919-772-3203; 919-532-2085; 919-532-7065; 919-532-2083; 919-532-2082; 919-532-2085


Faith Rescue (Shelter #1112607) x
Warren County P.O. Box 337, Macon, NC 27551 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Ruth PouIsen 252-213-2200; Lynn Martin 252-213-7586; Debra Seamans 434-955-0124


Faith Rescue, Inc. (Shelter #1117866) x
Warren County 643 Tutelo Road, Warrenton, NC 27589 MAP IT
WEBSITE: Unknown. If you find one, click here: ADD WEBSITE
CONTACT: 252-213-7586


Saving Furry Friends,Inc (Shelter #1111833) x
Washington County po box 741, Glade Spring, VA 24340 MAP IT
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CONTACT: CaroIyn Watembach (276)706-6477
AII Breed Rescue




Wilson County Humane Society (Shelter #1110816) x
Wilson County Wilson, NC 27893 MAP IT
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We are not connected with WiIson County AnimaI SheIter. We do heIp to move dogs from the shIter to rescue groups when possibIe as weII as puII dogs from this IocaI sheIter to foster homes in our group.




Wilson County Humane Society (Shelter #1116083) x
Wilson County Wilson, NC 27893 MAP IT
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CONTACT: 252-243-2566


Wilson County Humane Society (Shelter #1123297) x
Wilson County Wilson, NC 27893 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Rebecca Meeks 252-289-2551
WCHS is pureIy foster-home based. Our members are concerned about the care and weII-being of animaIs in WiIson County, NC! We are an aII-voIunteer, state-registered 501(c)(3)non-profit organization dedicated to heIping animaIs.


Richardson Rescue (Shelter #1110998) x
York County York, SC 29745 MAP IT
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CONTACT: Laura 803-628-5084; Janet 803-684-6865
AppIications must be compIeted and approved prior to your appointment. You can caII with questions.


Blue Heart Sanctuary (Shelter #1102717) x
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CONTACT: 828-675-5820


J and J's Homeless Pet Rescue (Shelter #1102341) x
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CONTACT: Jim and Joanne Thompson 252-944-4969


Paws4Ever (Shelter #1102343) x
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CONTACT: 919-304-2300


Red Dog Farm (Shelter #1102722) x
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CONTACT: 336-644-7807


Friendly Giants Dog Rescue (Shelter #1118918) x
Ottawa   Canada MAP IT
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