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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.
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Lincoln

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Shelby, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
We are looking for a loving home for our 1.5-year-old purebred AKC Black German Shepherd. He is intelligent, loyal, and full of energy. He loves to play, run, and stay active, but after exercise he’s also a big snuggler who enjoys being close to his people. He has been great with kids and truly enjoys being part of a family. He thrives with structure, consistency, and regular activity. Like many young Shepherds, he can have some anxiety during big changes, but exercise and routine help him feel secure and confident. Due to moving and life changes, we can no longer give him the time he deserves. This was not an easy decision. We are committed to finding him a stable, active, and loving home.

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Munchkin

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Munchkin! Due to the high interest in young puppies, further personality details are posted on Instagram and Facebook as the puppy settles into rescue. Breed, age, and size are not guaranteed. www.billiesbuddies.org/adopt

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Daffodil

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Daffodil! Due to the high interest in young puppies, further personality details are posted on Instagram and Facebook as the puppy settles into rescue. Breed, age, and size are not guaranteed. www.billiesbuddies.org/adopt

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Dash

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Dash! Due to the high interest in young puppies, further personality details are posted on Instagram and Facebook as the puppy settles into rescue. Breed, age, and size are not guaranteed. www.billiesbuddies.org/adopt

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Mazie

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
COURTESY POST PLEASE CONTACT BARBARA at 910-538-7474 Meet Mazie — A Gentle Soul 🐾💛 Mazie’s story began with survival. Nearly four years ago, she was found wandering — thin, tired, and heartworm positive. No one knows how long she had been on her own, but what we do know is that despite everything she had been through, her spirit remained soft. With love, patience, and treatment, Mazie healed. She gained weight. She gained strength. And slowly, she learned to trust. Today, Mazie is about 6 years old, fully healthy, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations, including rabies, heartworm prevention, and flea & tick prevention. Her body has recovered beautifully. Now she just needs the right place for her heart to land. A Quiet, Tender Personality When Mazie first came into a home environment, she was very shy. For months, when visitors came over, she would quietly slip away and hide. She wasn’t fearful in an aggressive way — just unsure. Unsure of people. Unsure of her place. But with time — and without being pushed — she blossomed. Once she feels safe, Mazie is incredibly sweet and gentle. She has never shown aggression. If corrected, she stops immediately and moves on without holding onto it. There is something deeply soft about her — a quiet goodness that shines through. She bonds closely to her people. She doesn’t demand constant attention; she simply wants to belong. With Other Animals & Children Mazie gets along well with other dogs. She may not jump straight into play, but once bonded, she will happily interact and play with canine companions she knows and trusts. She is neutral around cats and small children — calm, observant, and not reactive. What Mazie Truly Needs Mazie is a Treeing Walker Hound — a breed built to move, track, and explore. Her instincts are strong, and her need for space is real. She thrives when she has room to roam safely and securely. She would do best in a home with a secure yard where she can stretch her legs and follow her nose without putting herself at risk. A family familiar with hounds — or one willing to understand her breed’s natural drive — would be ideal. Mazie doesn’t need perfection. She needs space. She needs patience. She needs someone who sees the beauty in a gentle, steady companion. She survived being alone once. Now she deserves stability, safety, and a place where she can finally exhale. If you have room in your home — and in your heart — for a sweet hound who will offer quiet loyalty and unconditional love, Mazie is waiting.

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Mazie

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
COURTESY POST PLEASE CONTACT BARBARA at 910-538-7474 Meet Mazie — A Gentle Soul 🐾💛 Mazie’s story began with survival. Nearly four years ago, she was found wandering — thin, tired, and heartworm positive. No one knows how long she had been on her own, but what we do know is that despite everything she had been through, her spirit remained soft. With love, patience, and treatment, Mazie healed. She gained weight. She gained strength. And slowly, she learned to trust. Today, Mazie is about 6 years old, fully healthy, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations, including rabies, heartworm prevention, and flea & tick prevention. Her body has recovered beautifully. Now she just needs the right place for her heart to land. A Quiet, Tender Personality When Mazie first came into a home environment, she was very shy. For months, when visitors came over, she would quietly slip away and hide. She wasn’t fearful in an aggressive way — just unsure. Unsure of people. Unsure of her place. But with time — and without being pushed — she blossomed. Once she feels safe, Mazie is incredibly sweet and gentle. She has never shown aggression. If corrected, she stops immediately and moves on without holding onto it. There is something deeply soft about her — a quiet goodness that shines through. She bonds closely to her people. She doesn’t demand constant attention; she simply wants to belong. With Other Animals & Children Mazie gets along well with other dogs. She may not jump straight into play, but once bonded, she will happily interact and play with canine companions she knows and trusts. She is neutral around cats and small children — calm, observant, and not reactive. What Mazie Truly Needs Mazie is a Treeing Walker Hound — a breed built to move, track, and explore. Her instincts are strong, and her need for space is real. She thrives when she has room to roam safely and securely. She would do best in a home with a secure yard where she can stretch her legs and follow her nose without putting herself at risk. A family familiar with hounds — or one willing to understand her breed’s natural drive — would be ideal. Mazie doesn’t need perfection. She needs space. She needs patience. She needs someone who sees the beauty in a gentle, steady companion. She survived being alone once. Now she deserves stability, safety, and a place where she can finally exhale. If you have room in your home — and in your heart — for a sweet hound who will offer quiet loyalty and unconditional love, Mazie is waiting.

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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.

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Crystal Acres Oasis Sanctuary and Rescue

Gastonia, NC 28056

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

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DC Dogos Inc - NC

Charlotte, NC 28054

Pet Types: dogs

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Nana's Pit Bull Rescue

Gastonia, NC 28054

Pet Types: dogs

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Almost Home Boxer Rescue

501 Creek Meadow Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal League of Gaston County

425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement

1491 Business Park Court, Gastonia, NC 28052

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Loving Pet Adoption and Rescue

P.O.Box 631, Bowling Green, NC 29703

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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AnimalCity

PO Box 1462, Belmont, NC 28012

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

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All American Dachshund Rescue - Belmont, NC Foster Location

Belmont, NC 28012

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Rescue Center

Charlotte, NC 28214

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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
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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
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