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Wags N Paws NC

Animal rescue in Raleigh, NC

Wags N Paws is helping to reduce the number of dogs abandoned in North Carolina by finding resources for families that struggle to keep their pets at home, network to help rehome pets, advocate for Spay & Neuter, and assist in locating animal rescues, foster homes, and adopters to help eliminate euthanasia in NC.

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Raleigh, NC 27603
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Norm

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
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Willow

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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Willow

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC

Rescue FAQs

Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Lillington, Sanford, Greensboro, and all over North Carolina focusing on Harnett, Johnston, Wake, Durham, Lee Counties. Also, cover the I-95 northern states corridor from VA to PA.

Additional adoption info

A home visit, personal references, and a vet check will be done to determine the best placement.
Prior to moving forward, an Adoption Application & Agreement will be completed. This will help us determine if the dog you are interested in is a good match for you and your family.
All dogs will be will be spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, current on rabies, and microchipped prior to adoption, if they are not you will be able to Foster-to-Adopt by completing a Foster to Adopt Application & Agreement until the dog is ready for adoption.
Please email us to request the Adoption Application & Agreement. Once the Application & Agreement is received it will be processed within a week and a determination will be made.
The adoption fee is as follows: dogs 6 months to 2 years old are $250.00, dogs over 2 years old to 6 years old are $200.00, and senior dogs 7 years old and up are $150.00. These fees are necessary to cover the cost of vetting, spaying/neutering, medicating, and caring for dogs that often come from situations of neglect and illness.
Thank you for understanding the cost and expenses associated with rescuing your future fur-baby.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wags N Paws NC

PAWS Rescue Organization

Guess Road,
Hillsborough, NC 27278

All Creatures Rescue & Sanctuary

PO Box 1231,
Apex, NC 27539

Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society

1243 Brodie Road,
Henderson, NC 27536

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Coffee

Chow Chow

Female, 6 mos
Wake Forest, NC
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Charlie Bird

Ocicat

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Durham, NC
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Charley B24F2A

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Youngsville, NC
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Lauren

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Female, 6 yrs
Durham, NC
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Eeyore

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Durham, NC
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Joanie

Labrador Retriever

Female
Holly Springs, NC

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