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Columbus Humane Society

Animal rescue in Wilmington, NC

We are a group of volunteers dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and permanent home for all companion animals. We believe that a world which shows empathy toward animals will show more compassion and tolerance toward each other.

We are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization funded through tax-deductible donations, by people like you. We do not operate a sheltering facility. Instead, we recruit foster parents who take dogs and cats, puppies and kittens into their private homes until permanent, forever homes are found.

Contact Pat Lambert
Address
PO Box 742, Whiteville, NC 28472
MOST OF OUR PETS ARE FOSTERED IN:
Wilmington, NC 28405
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Adoptable pets at Columbus Humane Society

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on CLARK's adoption status with email updates.
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CLARK

American Bulldog/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on JAYLA's adoption status with email updates.
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JAYLA

Cocker Spaniel

Female, Puppy
Wilmington, NC

Rescue FAQs

Since we do not have our own sheltering facility, we work out of volunteer foster homes in a multi-county area including Columbus, Bladen, Robeson and New Hanover Counties.

Additional adoption info

We have a variety of pets currently or soon-to-be available for adoption. Please view their pictures and biographies by clicking on the dog and cat tabs above. Each one is special, and each one truly deserves a good home.

All of the animals available for adoption have received a rabies vaccination as well as their first combination vaccination and have been spayed or neutered and dewormed. If appropriate they have received booster vaccinations as well. Our adoption fees are:

Kittens and Cats - $60
Puppies - $150
Dogs - $125

While we spend much more than this on our rescued animals, these fees give us some help in caring for all the animals which we keep until adopted.

Does one tug at your heart?
When you see a pet you would like to learn more about, please call or email the contact person listed. They are waiting for your call! Ask questions - that person is usually fostering the pet in their home and can tell you everything you want to know, including how you can arrange to meet.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Columbus Humane Society

Ruby's Misfits Animal Rescue

Jacksonville, NC 28546

New Hanover County Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington

324 S College Rd,
Wilmington, NC 28405

STFFAR - Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 28401

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

Jack Russell Terrier/Miniature Poodle

Male, 9 yrs 10 mos
Sunset Beach, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Shannon's adoption status with email updates.
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Shannon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on CELINE's adoption status with email updates.
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CELINE

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Burgaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Celeste's adoption status with email updates.
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Celeste

Miniature Pinscher

Female, 13 yrs 2 mos
Leland, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Wrigley's adoption status with email updates.
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Wrigley

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Jacksonville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lisa's adoption status with email updates.
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Lisa

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Wilmington, NC

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