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New Hanover Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit

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180 Division Drive,
Wilmington, NC, 28401

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New Hanover County

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All animals have been spayed or neutered prior to being placed in our adoption area. They have also received routine vaccinations and deworming for hooks and rounds. Dogs are not tested for heartworm. Adoptive owners are responsible for rabies vaccinations on puppies under 4 months old.

The adoption cost is a $60 non-refundable fee. You must also pay the $10 County registration fee which is payable at the time of adoption.

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https://www.newhanoversheriff.com/950/Adoption

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