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Calvin's Paws

Animal rescue in Raleigh, NC

We believe in education on responsible pet ownership, on educating the community about FIV and feline leukemia, Trap-neuter-release, spaying and neutering and collaborating with rescues all over the map to further our common goal of helping prevent pain and suffering to animals and ensure they have a loving, suitable home.

Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 17271
Raleigh, NC 27619
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Calvin's Paws

We'll also keep you updated on Dixie SE's adoption status with email updates.
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Dixie SE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo SE's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo SE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Coco Nut's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco Nut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Thunderbird ('Birdie')'s adoption status with email updates.
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Thunderbird ('Birdie')

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo Poof (fka Diane Poof)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo Poof (fka Diane Poof)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Boots M's adoption status with email updates.
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Boots M

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Samantha Carter's adoption status with email updates.
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Samantha Carter

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Spirit's adoption status with email updates.
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Spirit

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC

Rescue FAQs

Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville.
Central NC.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process:
Check out our animals
Find one (or two!) that would fit your lifestyle and needs
Fill out an application here: (http://www.calvinspaws.com/forms/form_humanverify?formid=2908)
Talk to a counselor
Meet and Greet
If all goes well, and you're approved
Adoption Contract
Pay $100 fee for cats/kittens or $150 fee for dogs/puppies
Take your animal home!!

Adoption application

https://www.calvinspaws.com/forms/form?formid=2908

Pets at shelters & rescues near Calvin's Paws

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of NC

PO Box 32,
Creedmoor, NC 27522

Carolina Animal Network

Wendell, NC 27591

We'll also keep you updated on Magic Mike's adoption status with email updates.
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Magic Mike

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Cary, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Dodger's adoption status with email updates.
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Dodger

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Youngsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on TOPPER's adoption status with email updates.
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TOPPER

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chiquita's adoption status with email updates.
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Chiquita

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Fig's adoption status with email updates.
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Fig

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Garner, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kreme's adoption status with email updates.
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Kreme

Husky

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Wake Forest, NC

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