Adopt

Perfectly Imperfect Pups

Dog rescue in Raleigh, NC

PIPs Rescue specializes in caring for dogs with elevated medical and special needs; however, we embrace inclusivity and welcome all dogs into the rescue. Our dogs with special needs or medical needs are indicated on their profile and makes up about 30% of all our dogs.
PIPs dreams of a world where imperfection is perfection, ensuring that every dog receives the love they deserve. The vision relies on the support of adopters, fosters, volunteers and donors.

Contact
Phone
Address
Raleigh, NC 27614
Dogs Illustration

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Perfectly Imperfect Pups

We'll also keep you updated on Jolene's adoption status with email updates.
long timer badge
Photo of Jolene

Jolene

Border Collie/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cheerio's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Cheerio

Cheerio

American Staffordshire Terrier/French Bulldog

Male, 6 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kelly's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Kelly

Kelly

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Dasher's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Photo of Dasher

Dasher

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Meleys's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Meleys

Meleys

Belgian Malinois

Female, 3 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Oats's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Oats

Oats

American Staffordshire Terrier/French Bulldog

Female, 6 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pickle Rick's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Pickle Rick

Pickle Rick

Belgian Malinois

Male, 2 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rev's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Rev

Rev

Belgian Malinois

Male, 3 mos
Raleigh, NC

Rescue FAQs

North Carolina and surrounding areas

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

Additional adoption info

More abut our adoption process at http://pipsrescue.org/adoption-faq/

Adoption application

https://pipsrescue.org/adoptable-pips/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Perfectly Imperfect Pups

ROAR NC

Lillington, NC 27546

Tysor Veterinary Clinic

1401 N. Second Avenue,
Siler City, NC 27344

We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of Mistletoe

Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tosh (aka Hoop)'s adoption status with email updates.
long timer badge
Photo of Tosh (aka Hoop)

Tosh (aka Hoop)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 5 mos
Pittsboro, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
long timer badge
Photo of Nova

Nova

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Chapel Hill, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bacon Bits's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Bacon Bits

Bacon Bits

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on PANDORA's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of PANDORA

PANDORA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on LUCAS's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of LUCAS

LUCAS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Raleigh, NC

Search for a dog or cat

  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus Grove, OH
  • Columbus Grv, OH

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

Animal Charities in Raleigh, NC

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more