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Old North Canine Rescue

Dog rescue in Burlington, NC

Old North Canine Rescue (ONCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer organization comprised of people who believe the world is simply a better place with dogs in it!

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PO Box 5140
Burlington, NC 27216
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Adoptable pets at Old North Canine Rescue

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Rescue FAQs

Our dogs comes from shelters throughout North Carolina and sometimes South Carolina.

We serve Alamance and surrounding counties, but are open to out of state adoptions if a home visit can be conducted and transportation arranged.

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adoption, please fill out an application online, or email us at adopt@oldnorthcanine.com for more information! All dogs are fully vetted (spay/neuter, vaccinated, dewormed, heartworm tested, on heartworm and flea/tick preventative and microchipped). Our dogs all live in foster homes after being pulled from shelters or surrendered to our organization. Adoption fees vary by dog.

The adoption process for ONCR dogs is as follows:

*your application is received and reviewed
your references checked
*a home visit is conducted to meet the family and see where the dog will be living
*meet & greet with the dog (this can be done at same time as home visit)
*all adoptions begin with a two week trial
*Happy Tails!

Please apply here: https://www.oldnorthcanine.com/adoptions.html

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/ONCR/adoption-application

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Mandy

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Kiwi

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DANNICA

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Presley

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