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Wags N Paws NC

Animal rescue in Raleigh, NC

Wags N Paws is helping to reduce the number of dogs abandoned in North Carolina by finding resources for families that struggle to keep their pets at home, network to help rehome pets, advocate for Spay & Neuter, and assist in locating animal rescues, foster homes, and adopters to help eliminate euthanasia in NC.

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Raleigh, NC 27603
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Adoptable pets at Wags N Paws NC

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

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
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Willow

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC

Rescue FAQs

Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Lillington, Sanford, Greensboro, and all over North Carolina focusing on Harnett, Johnston, Wake, Durham, Lee Counties. Also, cover the I-95 northern states corridor from VA to PA.

Additional adoption info

A home visit, personal references, and a vet check will be done to determine the best placement.
Prior to moving forward, an Adoption Application & Agreement will be completed. This will help us determine if the dog you are interested in is a good match for you and your family.
All dogs will be will be spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, current on rabies, and microchipped prior to adoption, if they are not you will be able to Foster-to-Adopt by completing a Foster to Adopt Application & Agreement until the dog is ready for adoption.
Please email us to request the Adoption Application & Agreement. Once the Application & Agreement is received it will be processed within a week and a determination will be made.
The adoption fee is as follows: dogs 6 months to 2 years old are $250.00, dogs over 2 years old to 6 years old are $200.00, and senior dogs 7 years old and up are $150.00. These fees are necessary to cover the cost of vetting, spaying/neutering, medicating, and caring for dogs that often come from situations of neglect and illness.
Thank you for understanding the cost and expenses associated with rescuing your future fur-baby.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wags N Paws NC

Farm Friends Rescue

P.O. Box 453,
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Krazy For Paws Animal Rescue

1809 Pinedale Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27603

JoCo Dog Rescue

Benson, NC 27504

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Raleigh, NC
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Elektra

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
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Special Needs
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Butch

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 5 mos
Wendell, NC
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Roy II

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Louisburg, NC
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Whiskers

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Fayetteville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Barbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Barbie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Raleigh, NC

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