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Puppies and dogs in North Carolina

Looking for a puppy or dog in North Carolina? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Elvis

Foxhound

Male, Young
Sanford, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids,
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Elvis is a 100% Foxhound. He is house trained and enjoys dogs his size and larger All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Ladybug

Schnauzer (Standard)

Female Senior
Sanford, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Taco Puppy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Sanford, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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If youre looking for a furry companion who will fill your life with love and joy, Taco is the perfect choice! Imagine coming home to a sweet little dog who looks and cuddles like a teddy bearwho wouldnt want that? At just 13 weeks old, Taco is not only adorable, but hes also wonderful with children and gets along well with both dogs and cats. Adopting him means youre welcoming a bundle of happiness into your life. Tacos gentle nature makes him an ideal family pet, and his playful spirit will keep everyone entertained.Give Taco the loving home he deserves, and in return, hell steal your heart and become your best friend. Dont miss out on this amazing opportunity to adopt such a great dog!Fee is $375 and includes neuter All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Gus

Chihuahua

Male, Young
Sanford, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
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Gus came to rescue after being severely attacked by a large dog while on a walk with his owner. His owner chose to surrender him so he could receive emergency care and did not seek to get him back Gus is such a sweet boy despite his trauma. He is happy and loving. In foster with other small dogs. He is crate trained and almost House trained Hes a very small guy under 10 lbs All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Belle

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Sanford, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Bella is an adorable little Chi weighing about 10 lbs. She came to us as a stray so little is known about her past, but in her foster home she is thriving. Bella has been great with people and other animals. She loves attention and makes a great lap dog. Bella would do fine with kids who are gentle. She is learning to walk on a leash but enjoys a fenced yard in her foster home. All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Maggie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Sanford, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Maggie was found by one our vet techs, on the side of the road, skin and bones. She was lovingly nursed back to health and is now looking for a forever family. Maggie is very gentle, good with dogs and cats, she loves to lay on the couch with her person and is doing well on her walks, Maggie is a shy girl, who needs a home that is Ok letting her take a few days to adjust to her new environment. Given that chance she will give a lifetime of love in return. All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Shelters & rescues in North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in North Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Teddy & Friends Animal Rescue

PO Box 2101, Hendersonville, NC 28793

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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One Shep at a Time!

Hendersonville, NC 28739

Pet Types: dogs

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One Shep at a Time & Terriers Too!

341 Finley Cove Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Pet Types: dogs

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Blue Ridge Humane Society

88 Centipede Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Henderson County Animal Shelter

810 Stoney Mtn. Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28791

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Charlies Angels Animal Rescue

5526 hendersonville rd, fletcher, NC 28732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Carolina Canine Rescue - Transport to NC

Ashville, NC 28732

Pet Types: dogs

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WNC BOXER RESCUE INC

PO BOX 1583, ARDEN, NC 28704

Pet Types: dogs

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Boxer Butts & Other Mutts, Inc.

108 Schermerhorn Ln, Arden, NC 28704

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Saluda, NC Chapter

PO Box 1676, Saluda, NC 28773

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu Boxer Dachshund Husky Beagle Poodle (Miniature) Jack Russell Terrier Australian Shepherd Boston Terrier Great Dane Border Collie Maltese Schnauzer (Miniature) Pomeranian Golden Retriever
Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier