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Puppies and dogs in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Chapel Hill, 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Chihuahua German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Carrboro, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
If fee can’t be paid it’s okay I just want him to be loved and hoping to have a open adoption with the person who adopts him. Where my son and I can see him from time to time and bring toys to Duke.
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Carrboro, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Phoebe is the sweetest cuddle-bug of a dog who really truly deserves an amazing home! She is pretty energetic in terms of needing daily walks and good mental stimulation, but she settles down really well when in the house and loves to be curled up in her bed, at people's feet, or on their laps. She is good on a leash, aside from occasionally pulling on the leash when she sees other dogs, and she is incredibly eager to please and treat motivated. Currently, she knows "sit" and "come" but no other commands. She is also housetrained and rarely barks. She is friendly with other dogs and with cats, but can become overexcited with both animals. She is great with people and with children. Something to know is that she gets lonely and tends to whine for the first few minutes after her humans leave the house. One way we've found to help with this is to give her cardboard to shred in her crate when we leave. We have a bed, food, toys, leash, harness, and tracking collar for her.
We'll also keep you updated on BELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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BELLA

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella was born 4/9/17 so that makes her 6.5 years old. She weighs around 12 lbs. She loves to play tug of war and also likes to fetch. She is very active. She is also a total love bug. When you sit on the couch, she jumps right up and snuggles up right next to you. She will constantly nudge your hand wanting to be petted. She sleeps in the bed with you and crawls up under the covers to snuggle up next to you. She is also a chow hound. She is always begging for something to eat. She is taken out regularly when her foster mom is home. Once when her foster mom didn’t take her out soon enough, she started circling and her foster mom knew she was looking for a place to go. During the day while her foster mom is at work, Bella is left blocked off in her foster mom’s den. Pee pads are left down and she will go on them. She has not torn anything up and her foster mom is gone around 9 hours per day. Her previous foster crated her during the day and said she tore everything up and made a total mess. Her foster mom did lock her in a crate for about 3 hours one day, while she was gone, and she was fine. Bella is dog aggressive and will need to be an ONLY DOG. Even on leash when walking Bella reacts negatively to other dogs. Bella also has a high prey drive so would do best in a home without smaller animals.  Fence is required due to her dog aggression to ensure her safety.  Bella’s adoption fee is $300.00 If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA MD, AL, TN, and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Denzel and Cameron *BONDED*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Denzel and Cameron *BONDED*

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Denzel and Cameron! Denzel and Cameron are a bonded pair that entered CRT after their owner passed away. Denzel is estimated to be around 8 years old but possibly older and around 6.5 pounds. Cameron is believed to be around 14 years old and weighs about 20 pounds. As noted above, these boys are quite bonded and it is an absolute must that they be adopted to the same home. Cameron doesn’t even like there to be a door between himself and Denzel! Denzel is the smaller fawn-colored pup and Cameron is rust-colored and heavier. Denzel and Cameron’s foster mom reports that Cameron is a very sweet boy. Denzel can be grumpy at times and as he has snapped at a neighbor, should go to an adult only home or a home with respectful children who know how to respect small older dogs. Cameron has had a large growth removed from his leg. The vet said it looked like soft tissue osteosarcoma; unfortunately, the growth accidentally got thrown away so we had no biopsy to confirm this. Cameron’s knees don’t work well and he struggles to take the step from his foster mom’s porch to the yard and back but he has done it through sheer determination thus far. Cameron has also been noted on xray to have an enlarged heart and takes a daily medication for his heart. Both boys are potty trained. They are neutered and have been vetted. They are heartworm negative and on monthly heartworm prevention. They will be microchipped prior to adoption. Denzel and Cameron’s’ adoption donation is $550.00. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so SE dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Precious *Special Needs*'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Precious *Special Needs*

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This little angel is Precious! And yes, she lives up to her name (mostly)! Precious is a 4.5 pound brown female chihuahua who is estimated to be around 8 years old. Precious was found roaming the streets of western North Carolina after the hurricane and floods in fall of 2024. A volunteer picked her up, and she made her way to us. Precious was not in good shape. This poor little girl has had a lot of medical care since she entered CRT- she required an inguinal hernia repair, a tumor removal from her face (you may see the stitches in her photos), a dental, and an enucleation (eye removal) due to infection. Her remaining eye is not very functional, and she is for the most part blind. Additionally, Precious was considerably underweight and is still about 1-2 pounds underweight, though she is eating well now and slowly putting on weight! Precious is timid and shy in a new place, but after a day or two she is up and exploring her new environment. She bumps into things a bit, but gets around pretty well, especially once she gets her bearings! Precious’ favorite things are a warm cozy dog bed to curl up in (bonus points if it has a comfy blanket to cover herself with, or one of the dog beds with the flap she can cocoon herself in!) and meal time- Precious is very food motivated and LOVES to eat! Precious enjoys curling up in her person’s lap and relaxing. Precious is not very interested in other dogs; in fact, she growls at other dogs who get in her space and will attack if she feels threatened. Now, Precious is so tiny that she probably cannot hurt another dog; but depending on the other dog, she could easily get hurt in a fight. So, we believe she’d be best in a home where she is the only dog, or if there is another dog in the home, if that dog is passive, non-confrontational, and will leave Precious alone and back off when she growls. Precious does get barky when other dogs in the home are barking; or, when she hears a sound that is concerning to her, she will definitely sound the alarm. She has no problem with being vocal when she wants something! Precious, given her size and blindness, would do best in a home without young children. A calm home with a human companion or two would be great for Precious. She has not been aggressive towards humans at all and seems to feel comfortable with new people fairly quickly. Precious seems to be potty trained, and does her business as soon as she’s let out in the yard. However, she does seem to get confused distinguishing rugs from pee pads in her foster home, so her foster parents are trying to work with her on this. She is not a flight risk but obviously needs watched when she is out in the yard due her poor eyesight and her size. Precious currently sleeps through the night without issue in her favorite dog bed. As previously mentioned, Precious is for the most part blind. She does require daily eye drops for dry eyes in her remaining eye. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. She is heartworm negative and on monthly heartworm prevention. As she is missing some teeth post-dental, she is now eating soft food. She is microchipped. Precious’ adoption donation is $300. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so our southeast dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.
We'll also keep you updated on Gypsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gypsy

Rat Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing…Gypsy! Gypsy is a 3 y/o mix in need of a new home. Gypsy was previously adopted from CRT when she was younger, but has been surrendered back to CRT due to her owner’s health problems impacting her ability to care for Gypsy. Gypsy is absolutely adorable, and has the cutest little mohawk on her neck! Gypsy is most likely a rat terrier mix and has characteristics typical of this breed- friendly, loving, super smart, and high energy! She does great on a leash, can play ball for hours, loves other dogs, and tolerates cats. Gypsy’s foster mom stresses that Gypsy needs a home than can handle her high energy level; she would do well in a younger household. A home with a couple of kids and/or another playful dog her size would be a great match for Gypsy. She can be a rather loud alarm system when visitors arrive, but she does settle down quickly. Even though she’s playful, when it’s bedtime she’s always ready to snuggle into bed with her people. Gypsy’s foster mom says that Gypsy is absolutely the most pee pad trained dog she’s ever seen. That being said, she has no problem doing her business in the fenced yard. If your family is ready for a small dog who snuggles and plays, Gypsy would be the perfect addition! Gypsy is up to date on vaccinations and has been fully vetted. She is heartworm negative and takes monthly heartworm prevention. She is spayed and microchipped. Gypsy’s adoption donation is $300. If you are interested in the above dog, please do not email us and tell us that you are interested, but submit an adoption application. The link for the application is below. To submit an application go here……chihuahua-rescue.com/adoption-application/ An application must be submitted and approved before a meet-n-greet can be scheduled. Your current dogs/cats must be spayed or neutered unless a veterinarian has determined that your current pet(s) should not be fixed due to medical reasons. They must also be up-to-date on shots and on HW preventative. Reference checks and a home visit are required so southeast dogs can only be adopted in NC/SC, VA, TN, AL, MD and GA.

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Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Petsaver-NC Rescue

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Love Overboard Kennels

710 W. Rosemary St., Carrboro, NC 27510

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Rottweiler Hearts Rescue

1304 Dairyland Road, Attn: Rottweiler Hearts Rescue, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Orange County Animal Services

1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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East Coast Asian Dog Rescue, Inc. - NC

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Russell Rescue of the Carolinas

10711 Arsenal Drive, Durham, NC 27707

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