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Indie
Meet Indie! Indie is about 10 months old and 35 pounds of personality and love! She might be a little shy when she first meets you…for about two minut…
Perfectly Imperfect Pups • Raleigh, NC
Dogs for Adoption in North Carolina
1,536 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in North Carolina. Showing 931–960 of 1,536 below.
Every dog in North Carolina deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in North Carolina. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
68 shelters and rescues in North Carolina currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in North Carolina
North Carolina offers a deep pool of adoptable dogs, and most listings come from rescue groups, led by Holly Springs, Fayetteville and Chapel Hill. Municipal shelters tend to have walk-in hours where you can meet dogs the same day, while rescue groups usually keep dogs in foster homes and start with an application.
Contact the organization that has the dog you like. There is usually an application or a conversation, followed by a meet and greet and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Since listings cluster in a few cities, many groups help arrange transport within North Carolina for the right match. The organization on the dog's profile is where to ask about that dog's history, requirements and availability.
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Buddy
Attention: This is a courtesy posting only! This pet is NOT available through Mountain Pet Rescue. Please do NOT contact MPR for information about the…
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville • Candler, NC
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Mai Mai
IMPORTANT** Hart-2-Heart only posts our dogs on Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet. Once you contact us directly, we will email you our adoption application. P…
Hart-2-Heart Rescue, Inc. • Greensboro, NC
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Honey - "Penn Litter"
Hi, I'm Honey. A nice person found my sister and I alone in the woods and took us to the vet to be safe. They initially thought we had Parvo which I h…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Daisy Rae - " Penn Litter "
Hi, I'm Daisy! My sister Honey and I were found in the woods and weren't too sure why. We were scared and not feeling the greatest when some nice civi…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Biscuit
Biscuit is a 5 year old Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees mix, he weighs about 60 pounds. We adopted Biscuit out to a lovely couple 3 years ago. Unfortu…
Surry Animal Rescue • Mount Airy, NC
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Bear- Cora's Litter
Hello world, I am a puppy! Cora's litter was born in the rescue miss-July and will be ready to go home once they are 8 weeks old. Stay tuned for more …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Muffin - Cora's Litter
Hello world, I am a puppy! Cora's litter was born in the rescue miss-July and will be ready to go home once they are 8 weeks old. Stay tuned for more …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Twinkie - Cora's Litter
Hello world, I am a puppy! Cora's litter was born in the rescue miss-July and will be ready to go home once they are 8 weeks old. Stay tuned for more …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Becky - Cora's Litter
Hello world, I am a puppy! Cora's litter was born in the rescue miss-July and will be ready to go home once they are 8 weeks old. Stay tuned for more …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Rusty - Cora's Litter
Hello world, I am a puppy! Cora's litter was born in the rescue miss-July and will be ready to go home once they are 8 weeks old. Stay tuned for more …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Halo
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit • Wilmington, NC
Erin
Erin’s finder reached out to our officers once he got her into his apartment for safe keeping, after their paths crossed while out for a walk and her …
Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department • Statesville, NC
Batman
Responding to a call from a concerned traveler after spotting a dog alongside a guardrail on a VERY busy roadway, our ACO Supervisor combed the area. …
Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department • Statesville, NC
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Sirius (Harry Potter litter)
Pawfect match rescued my Mom, me and my siblings just in time. Our Mom did a great job taking care of us and now we are in foster homes waiting for ou…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Snape (Harry Potter litter)
Pawfect match rescued my Mom, me and my siblings just in time. Our Mom did a great job taking care of us and now we are in foster homes waiting for ou…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Ron (Harry Potter Litter)
Pawfect match rescued my Mom, me and my siblings just in time. Our Mom did a great job taking care of us and now we are in foster homes waiting for ou…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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CocoBean
Hi I'm CocoBean ! My sister Nougat and I were rescued by Pawfect match and are ready for our furever homes. ** The adoption fee is $400, which covers …
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Nougat
Hi I'm Nougat! My sister CocoBean and I were rescued by Pawfect match and are ready for our furever homes. ** The adoption fee is $400, which covers f…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Tripp
Tripp is a beautiful boy full of life. He loves people but isn't so keen on young kids. Would much prefer an older family. He is on the small to mediu…
Stanly County Humane Society, Inc • Albemarle, NC
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Goldie
Goldie was once a lady that roamed the streets. She found herself with us and she would rather be anywhere else. She is intelligent and strong. She do…
Stanly County Humane Society, Inc • Albemarle, NC
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Marley
Marley is a beauty, but timid. She would do well in a quiet home with room to roam. She will need structure, support, and leadership until she is more…
Stanly County Humane Society, Inc • Albemarle, NC
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Kira
Meet Kira Kira is a beautiful Shepsky (German Shepherd/Husky mix) with a sweet personality and great manners. She knows how to sit, speak, shake, and …
Blue Moon Shepherd Rescue, Inc. • Rocky Point, NC
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New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit • Wilmington, NC
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Milwaukee
The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a w…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
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Dixie Bell
Welcome Dixie to the ranch! Shes a sweet little 12 week old puppyGreat with dogs, cats, and everyoneVetted & microchipped Ready to go home! Raleigh, N…
Rusty's Rescue Ranch • garner, NC
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in North Carolina
Programs that help North Carolina adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture Spay and Neuter Program (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — State program reimbursing counties and cities for spay and neuter of pets from low-income households.
- Spay / neuterHumane Society of Charlotte Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Affordable spay and neuter surgery for cats and dogs in Charlotte with add-on wellness services.
- Spay / neuterSPCA of Wake County Saving Lives Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter surgery for cats and dogs in Raleigh, with vaccines and microchips available.
- Help paying for careHumane Society of the Piedmont Community Resources (opens in a new tab) — Greensboro affordable spay, neuter and wellness care plus a financial assistance fund and pet food program.
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Adopting a dog in North Carolina — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in North Carolina?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in North Carolina, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in North Carolina up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in North Carolina?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in North Carolina?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in North Carolina welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in North Carolina instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in North Carolina offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in North Carolina good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
