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RescueConnect NC

Animal rescue in Wilmington, NC

We are dedicated to improving the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals by aiding in their journey to a better life. RescueConnect also encourages and educates individuals to keep their animals up to date on vaccinations, on heartworm preventative (for canines) and encourages spaying/neutering. For more exotic pets, we will complete the research necessary to provide literature and guidance on proper care or connect guardians with experts.

Contact Ava Werstlein
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Wilmington, NC 28409
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Adoptable pets at RescueConnect NC

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

Siberian Husky

Female, 1 yr
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Petey's adoption status with email updates.
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Petey

Basset Hound/Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Pearl

Pomeranian/American Eskimo Dog

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Yorkie Poo

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Collie

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on LOTTIE's adoption status with email updates.
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LOTTIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Hogan's adoption status with email updates.
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Hogan

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Texas's adoption status with email updates.
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Texas

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Basset Hound

Female, 9 yrs 10 mos
Wilmington, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a volunteer-staffed, non-profit organization rescuing and placing un-wanted, neglected, and abandoned animals with approved rescue organizations or in permanent homes. In addition, we will work with individuals or groups to find solutions to keep an animal with their responsible guardian!

Additional adoption info

Once the adoption application is received, a home visit will be set up. If that goes well and is approved, then a vet check is completed (if the applicant has recently owned an animal, if not, two professional references will be required). Once both of those are approved, then the adoption fee will need to be paid.

Pets at shelters & rescues near RescueConnect NC

P.E.A.R. Pender Endangered Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 582,
Rocky Point, NC 28457

Operation Topcat

PO Box 922,
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

TPC of Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 28401

We'll also keep you updated on A013989's adoption status with email updates.
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A013989

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Burgaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Zeus

Pit Bull Terrier/Greyhound

Male, 10 yrs 7 mos
Bolivia, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Hadley's adoption status with email updates.
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Hadley

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Jacksonville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bubbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubbles

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Hampstead, NC
We'll also keep you updated on STORMY's adoption status with email updates.
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STORMY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Wilmington, 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 3 mos
Leland, NC

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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