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Spirit Canine Rescue

Dog rescue in Burlington, NC

Spirit Canine Rescue is small all breed rescue, foster based, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible placement of abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs of all breeds. Our goal is to create a community where healthy animals are not killed in the shelter, and animals are kept safe, healthy and loved in their homes!

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Burlington, NC 27215
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Adoptable pets at Spirit Canine Rescue

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

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on RAVEN's adoption status with email updates.
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RAVEN

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on SABRE's adoption status with email updates.
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SABRE

Bernese Mountain Dog

Male, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zara's adoption status with email updates.
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Zara

Hound (Unknown Type)/Beagle

Female, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Trooper's adoption status with email updates.
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Trooper

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on VERONA's adoption status with email updates.
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VERONA

Poodle (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Roxanne's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxanne

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Blitz's adoption status with email updates.
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Blitz

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Burlington, NC

Rescue FAQs

We pull animals from Alamance County NC and nearby county shelters.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We are a small all breed, foster based rescue organization.
Adoption fees are $150 - $400 based on age and breed of the dog. Our dogs are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped and receive heartworm and flea/tick preventative. To adopt a dog from us, an adoption application needs to be completed and approved, home visit is required and an adoption contract is signed. We do not adopt out of state! We do not adopt to homes with invisible/underground fencing!

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/60685786465169

Pets at shelters & rescues near Spirit Canine Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Hadley's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Hadley

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Greensboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zoey's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, < 1 month
RALEIGH, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bramble's adoption status with email updates.
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Bramble

Domestic Longhair

Male
Winston-Salem, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BRENDA's adoption status with email updates.
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BRENDA

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 8 yrs
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on MADELINE's adoption status with email updates.
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MADELINE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Burlington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Snowman (deaf)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Snowman (deaf)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Pittsboro, NC

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