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Puppies and dogs in North Carolina

Looking for a puppy or dog in North Carolina? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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

Toy Poodle

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Meet Frost  Frost is a 6-year-old, 17-pound poodle mix with a sweet soul and an easygoing nature. He’s the perfect blend of playful and peaceful — ready for fun when you are, and just as happy to relax by your side. He’s house trained, walks nicely on a leash, and rides calmly in the car. Frost does well with other dogs and would enjoy a home with a furry friend or would be fine soaking up all the attention himself. He loves playing fetch, especially with squeaky toys, and will happily trot alongside you on daily walks. When it’s time to unwind, Frost’s favorite place is right on the couch, snuggled up close to his people. If you are interested in adopting Frost, 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 27, 2026, 6:03 pm
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Falco

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 15 yrs
Winston Salem, NC
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Aeryn

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Winston-Salem, NC
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Chianna

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Winston-Salem, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Saya

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Great Pyrenees

Female, Adult
Franklin, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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Saya is the sweetest dog. She’s 3 years old and VERYYY friendly! Her preference is people - she loves jumping up and getting big hugs. Shes a big girl who thinks shes a lap dog. We have an older dog whom she doesn’t get along with and are moving soon also. We hate re-homing, but it’s necessary. She would do well in a no pet household as she;s an alpha dog and likes to assert her role as the mega one in charge. She loves walks, laying in the sun, getting groomed, and snuggling up!
We'll also keep you updated on RAMEN (SRC#3612) IN SOUTH CAROLINA's adoption status with email updates.
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RAMEN (SRC#3612) IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Miniature Schnauzer

Male, Young
Lenoir, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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My name is RAMEN  (SRC#3612)   and I am 4  years old.  I weigh approximately 11  pounds.  I am a  Mini Schnauzer with Natural Ears and a Docked Tail.  My color is silver .  I am microchipped, have all my vaccinations, am heart-worm negative, been neutered and will  have been evaluated for 4 weeks by my foster family who are located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. When I came to SRC, I had a skin issue and his excellent care by his foster mom has all but cleared that up.  I am so very happy with my foster mom because she has two small dogs of her own, and I LOVE playing with them.  My new home should have a small dog that is playful so that I have another playmate.  (SRC#3612)RAMEN 's  Story  RAMEN with this unique identification number: (SRC#3612) came into SRC care recently and is being  prepared for adoption by his foster mom who has gone thru our approval process. This tiny boy has a huge personality.  Any adoptive home fortunate enough to add him to their family will truly be blessed. His foster mom tells us that he is very well mannered and a delight to have in her home. He is not a barker which may be a little unusual for the Schnauzer breed. He loves life, and loves his humans so be prepared to cuddle him often.  Ramen does very well with other dogs, and loves going to the dog park where he can run and enjoy the company of many dogs.  His foster home has a little girl about his size too and they share toys with no problem. Ramen is a high energy Mini so it SRC will only approve adopters that have older children. Ramen has not been exposed to felines while he has been with SRC yet he is so tiny that it is not likely that he would not love cats too.  After all he is a tiny boy and we at SRC just want Ramen to have the perfect loving home he really  deserves. The vet says that Ramen will need a dental cleaning within the next year. If you are interested in Ramen's adoption, please send in a completed application along with vet records for dogs that you have had in the past 5 years.  Please send a copy of your driver license.  We will contact your vet for a reference also so processing these applications may take a few days. SRC will be considering applications with another playful small dog for Ramen to play with in order to assure that he remains as happy as he is now.   When ready for adoption this dog will be heart-worm  tested (negative), de-wormed, vaccinations brought up to date, neutered , micro-chipped, examined fully by a vet and any necessary medical issues found by this vet will have  been addressed. It is anticipated that this dog will be released for adoption by the same date as the completion of the Evaluation. The date of release of this dog is at the discretion of the SRC Core Team.    THIS DOG IS BEING FOSTERED IN MT. PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA  AND YOU SHOULD BE WILLING TO DRIVE TO THAT LOCATION IN ORDER TO PICK THE DOG UP THERE WHEN HE  IS ADOPTED. Tax-deductible donation requested at time of adoption for this dog is $700.00 PLEASE READ PRIOR TO APPLYING When ready for adoption, this canine will have been evaluated for at least two weeks by loving SRC foster parents who will be able to give the adoptive parents  their opinion about the demeanor of the family companion  prior to the adoptive parents   finalizing   their adoption of this canine.  All our SRC volunteers strive to do this for the well-being of their rescued canine and to assure a successful adoption. It is our worthy mission to assure that each canine rescued by SRC is placed in a loving, stable and permanent home whose family members will treat it as a beloved member of their immediate family. We are prepared to assure that all of  our rescued dogs are in great homes or we will reclaim them if necessary. SRC’s rescued dogs are  placed in foster homes throughout NC, SC, TN, and VA until they are adopted. These same states are SRC's approved adoption areas so please do not apply unless you live in one of these states. You must be willing to drive to the dog's foster home in order to adopt the canine. The location of each dog is listed at the bottom of its bio. BEFORE meeting an SRC dog, you must be approved to adopt by our Placement Team. Our downloadable Adoption Application is on the Homepage of our Website where you may also find our Foster Application and Volunteer Application should you want to use these instead.  Here is the address of our Homepage for you:    @    https://schnauzerrescueofthecarolinas.org/      Once you have completed the application, please include your vet medical records along with photos of your home (interior and exterior including your yard) -- these may be used in lieu of a home visit due to the problems with issues with the pandemic.  These changes have been initiated for the protection of our applicants and for our volunteers while we are dealing with Covid-19.  Once the virus has subsided to the point that people are not dying with this horrific virus, SRC will go back to our standard protocol with home visits being conducted. These will not be done until contagion is not an issue. The revised documentation may be submitted via email and/or fax (1-910-401-1317). You may request an Adoption Application to email address: mcguirea493@gmail.com  Upon receipt of your application, your medical records, and photos of your home (interior and exterior), the entire file will be processed and reviewed by the Core Team which may take up to seven days, depending on your location and the number of applications being processed at that time. Satisfactory files will also be reviewed by foster parent.  Someone from the Core Team along with the Foster Parent will be in touch with you to ask any questions that might be outstanding and to answer any questions you may have.  At that point an adoption may be discussed and arranged. Please plan on welcoming your new dog into your home within two weeks after approval. We cannot hold dogs because this limits our intake of others in need; SRC adopts them out on a first-come, first-serve basis based on a completed approved adoption process. If you are unable to accept your adopted dog within this time frame then SRC will go to the next approval and place with someone able to give the rescue a home within the proper time frame. SRC does not ordinarily adopt its dogs to families with children under ten years of age. Exceptions are sometimes made on a case by case basis but only when the dog has been raised with children and the children are very respectful of animals.  This is for the protection of the dogs and for the protection of the children. Procedures will be explained to you at the time of approval regarding the necessary donation and the adoption contract. Your donation is made in honor of the adoption of your new family companion and is never a purchase of an animal.  This tax deductible donation goes forward to help incoming rescued dogs. Our average total expense per dog includes but is not limited to the list of  expenses shown below. Here is a break-down of the average expenses spent on SRC dogs to assure they remain healthy and happy as they are prepared for adoption: Office Visit $45-75; Fecal $14-45; Rabies $14-45; DHPP $14-45; Bordatella $14-45; Heart-worm, Lyme, Ehrliccia Testing $30-55; Heart-worm Preventative $70 per month; Spay or Neuter $600-$800  ADDITIONAL VETTING: Teeth Cleaning/Dental $300 - $1550; Blood Panel $120 -$185; Cherry Eye $300-$700; Urinary Tract Infection $90-$450; Heart-worm Treatment $300-$1200; Luxating Patellas $1,800 per leg; Cruciate Surgery $1,200 per leg; Entropian Surgery $250-$500; Demodectic Mange $200 per month; X-Ray $80 - $120; Ultrasound: $550; Cataract Surgery $1800 - $3500; Boarding $450 per month per dog  SRC  wants to thank you for your interest in our rescued dogs. We put our heart and souls into saving their lives.  Often the medical expense, time and effort expended to help these dogs, far outweighs the minimal donation requested to adopt these innocent ones.  Please understand SRC is limited in the number of dogs in our safe haven and if you are not selected to adopt one of them, it is not a reflection on your ability to provide a good home for a canine, simply our lack of ability to provide for the overwhelming demand from applicants.  SRC urges you to pursue rescue -- it is definitely a worthy mission even if you do not adopt from SRC.  February 27, 2026, 5:21 pm

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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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Furever Loved Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: dogs

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Pawsitively Pampered Pets Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: dogs

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The Foster Dog House

Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter Pet Adoption Center - Transport & local fosters

10017 BIDDICK LN, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter Pet Adoption Center

10017 Biddick Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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It's a Dog's Life Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: dogs

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Bit O'Luck Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 2752, Huntersville, NC 28070

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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Cornelius Animal Shelter

19110 Meridian St, Cornelius, NC 28031

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

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You & Me Furever

Charlotte, NC 28269

Pet Types: dogs

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