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Puppies and dogs in North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Nessie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 5 mos

Wake Forest, NC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Nessie, otherwise known as the Lochness lover, is not a mythical creature. She is all real, all dog, all lab mix (you see that stunning coat?) and all sweetness and adoration looking for her peeps to share that with! Nessie is an adult who weighs about 41 lbs full grown. A marshmallow at heart, Nessie has to admit that she is much more likely to roll over for a belly rub than pretty much anything else in life. Nessie adores people and it's hard not to adore her back. This lady needs a little bit of time to build some confidence but no time is needed to experience her love of all things human. She does well with other dogs but isn't one to need others and does not prefer raucous play or shenannigans. She is much more likely to be found socializing with the two legged folks at the farm. Nessie would settle into most homes (tho she admits that she does not love cats) as she is quiet and has a nice medium energy level. She is working on leash walking skills, as again, she is much more prone to the roll-over-rub-my-belly move than anything else. This is one you should not miss meeting.

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Jacks

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Wake Forest, NC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Jacks, not just a olde tyme game from the childhood of some, but fun and games for a lifetime and a doggo friend all in one. Jacks is a handsome as heck lab mix gent who weighs about 44 lbs full grown. While we aren't sure of Jacks' past, we are sure he is ready for a future of wonderful. Jacks is still a wee bit shy but is growing more confident all the time, learning lots about loving hands and sweet pets from all of the volunteers. Jacks is sure to blossom in a patient and loving home where he can settle in and be himself. Jacks is a good boy in his crate and enjoys time outside, but enjoys it most when it's with people. He is learning about walking on a leash and has done well on host weekends, melting hearts everywhere. Lab lovers need to come meet sweet Jacks...and ready yourself to melt.

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Teddy

Pomeranian

Male, Young

Morrisville, NC

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Bought from a reputable pet store in 2020 during Covid for my then 8‑year‑old son. He is a very loving dog and warms up to new people almost immediately. Our lives have become much busier, and we no longer have the time to give him the care and attention he deserves. I am looking for someone who has the time to truly care for him, love him, and happily receive his affection. There is no rush—I will keep him with us until the right **forever** home is found.

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Churchill

Poodle (Standard)

Male, Adult

Charlotte, NC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Churchill is a 3½ year-old standard poodle mix with a heart as big as his curls. He currently weighs 38 pounds but should be closer to 50 pounds and is happily working on gaining some healthy weight. A certified good boy, Churchill is incredibly affectionate and thrives on being close to his people. He loves to follow his foster parents wherever they go and is always happiest when he’s part of the action. In his foster home, Churchill lives peacefully with both a large dog and a small dog and gets along well with both. There is also a cat in the home whom Churchill finds fascinating and he has chased her a few times, but only in an effort to play. Churchill enjoys playing with toys, romping with other dogs, going for walks, and playing fetch (he’s still perfecting his return game!). He already knows the “sit” and “shake” commands and is eager and capable of learning much more. He is both house-trained and crate-trained. When out in public, Churchill has been gentle and friendly with children, although there are no children in his foster home. As a poodle mix, he will require regular grooming every four to six weeks. Are you ready to give Churchill the loving, forever home he deserves and one that will never abandon him again? If you are interested in adopting Churchill, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age. **Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt. **February 8, 2026, 4:14 pm

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Special Needs

Max

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy

Greensboro, NC

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

We met Max in the parking lot at the humane society. His first family was returning him at 7 months old because they worked and he needed too much attention. He is sweet and loving, since he is still a puppy he needs a lot of exercise. He loves to play with other energetic dog and goes to a dog play group twice a week. He is a born hunter, loves to chase squirrels and birds. We think he would make an excellent hunting dog. Off leash he will stay within earshot and come when called. We love him, however his engergy is too much for us. We are in our 70’s. Ideally he needs a home with a second dog for a playmate. He is one year old as of February 2026

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Chloe

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 2 mos

Mebane, NC

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Hi, I’m Chloe! I’m a uniquely beautiful girl with a super sweet personality, and I’m ready to find my forever home. Chloe is currently in a foster home. If you are interested in me please visit https://paws4ever.org/adopt/meet-our-pets/ to fill out an adoption interest form. Once the form is received you will be contacted within 24 hours to discuss next steps. Please note our process works on a first come first serve basis and forms will be processed in the order they are received through the Paws4ever website. Please call us at (919) 241-8438 (ext. 103) or email adopt@paws4ever.org with any questions.

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Shelters & rescues in North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in North Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

The Dog House K-9 Rescue

PO Box 527, Trinity, NC 27370

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

A Perfect Fit Rescue

1 John Mills Lane, Thomasville, NC 27360

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Carolina Jack Russell Rescue

Thomasville, NC 27360

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Ruff Love Rescue and Foster Care

P. O. Box 2013, Thomasville, NC 27361

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Ginger's Fund FOS-DCNC

PO Box 1036, Thomasville, NC 27361

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Loving Pet Project NC

1589 Skeet Club Road, Suite 102-111, High Point, NC 27265

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Nuttz4Muttz

sophia, NC 27350

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Home Wanted

Greensboro, NC 27407

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Randolph County Animal Shelter

1370 County Land Road, Randleman, NC 27317

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Kindernook Farm Animal Rescue

Randleman, NC 27317

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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