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Johnston County Animal Protection League

Animal rescue in Smithfield, NC

We are the Johnston County Animal Protection League (JCAPL). We are a 501 (c)(3) non profit, founded in 2001.

Our primary function and purpose is animal advocacy and to promote animal welfare, in all its aspects.

We do rescue and adoptions, outreach (providing low cost spay/neuter); and education.

Fax: 919-300-5524, Phone: 919-989-7601, email: help@jcapl.org

We are unpaid volunteers, but we continue to try and fill the void wherever we see the need, and we do it because the need is great and the animals are innocent in all the crimes and abuses against them.

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 607
Smithfield, NC 27577
Donation

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Adoptable pets at Johnston County Animal Protection League

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Shelby's adoption status with email updates.
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Shelby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Obi's adoption status with email updates.
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Obi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Elvira's adoption status with email updates.
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Elvira

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Moose's adoption status with email updates.
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Moose

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, 7 mos
Smithfield, NC

Rescue FAQs

Primarily Johnston County, NC (including Smithfield, Clayton, Four Oaks, Benson, Pine Level, Cleveland, Garner and Raleigh addresses (inside Johnston County); Wake County (Garner, Raleigh, Cary) Wayne County (Goldsboro, Pikeville.)

Additional adoption info

Dogs $250.00 (includes the animal spayed or neutered, current on vaccines that are age appropriate; flea & tick prevention and heartworm prevention, dewormed and microchip)(refundable $100 deposit required if the puppy is too young to be spayed or neutered - deposit returned after spay/neuter has been completed and verified with a veterinarian)

Cats $130 (current on vaccines (FVRCP & Rabies), dewormed, FelV/FIV tested, flea prevention, microchipped and spayed or neutered (refundable $100 deposit required if the kitten is too young to be spayed or neutered - deposit returned after spay/neuter has been completed and verified with a veterinarian).

We require an Adoption Application to be completed, an interview with a potential adopter, and sometimes home visits are done and vet references checked when possible. If the potential adopter lives in a rental property, we will need verification from the property owner or management that pets are allowed, how many, and any restrictions (breed, size, etc.). An Adoption Agreement and Medical History form are signed. We require a deposit if the animal is pending a spay or neuter appointment, and monitor follow-up to keep the appointment.

Adoption application

https://jcapl.org/blog/jcapl-adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Johnston County Animal Protection League

Snowflake Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 99672,
Raleigh, NC 27624

Angel Paws Rescue

Bullock, NC 27525

Operation Underdog- NC

Durham, NC 27703

We'll also keep you updated on Lottie Dottie24's adoption status with email updates.
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Lottie Dottie24

Turkish Van

Female, 10 mos
Youngsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Copper's adoption status with email updates.
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Copper

Foxhound

Male, Adult
Spring Lake, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Middlesex, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Usopp T's adoption status with email updates.
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Usopp T

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Cary, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pluto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pluto

Retriever (Unknown Type)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 mos
Wake Forest, NC

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