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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.

Katie

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Female, Young

Sanford, NC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

If youre looking for a furry companion who will fill your home with love and joy, look no further than Katie! Shes truly the sweetest dog you could ever meet. With her gentle nature, she gets along wonderfully with kids, other dogs, and even cats, making her the perfect addition to any family. Katie is not just lovable; shes also well-behaved. Shes house-trained and crate-trained, which means shell settle in quickly and make your life easier. Her affectionate personality ensures that shell shower you with love and companionship every day. Imagine coming home to her wagging tail and eager cuddles after a long day! Katie is a unique dog in every way, and adopting her means bringing home a one-in-a-million friend. Dont miss the opportunity to give her the loving forever home she deserves. Adopt Katie, and let her bring happiness into your life! All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Franklin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Sanford, NC

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

If you're looking to add a loving companion to your family, look no further than Franklinthe quintessential house hippo! At just one year old, Franklin is bursting with love and personality. He may have had a rough start, but he's ready to fill your home with joy and warmth. Franklin is an absolute sweetheart who knows how to charm his way into your heart. Though he can be a bit reserved around new people, all it takes is a gentle belly rub and a tasty treat to bring out his playful side. He's already adjusted beautifully to living with other dogs, walks wonderfully on a leash, and is both house-trained and crate-trained. This little gentleman has mastered basic commands in no time, respects the space of his furry and human housemates, and he doesnt beg for foodhow impressive is that? His current foster, a dedicated vet tech, has done an amazing job with his training, helping him blossom into the loving pet he is today. Franklin has been around kids and is wonderful. Franklin is eagerly waiting to find his forever family, and he could be the perfect match for you. Dont miss out on the chance to make Franklin a part of your life. Come meet him and see how he can bring endless joy to your days! All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Billie Claire

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Sanford, NC

Size

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

Details

Good with kids,

Story

All our dogs/cats are vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, on preventions, and spayed/neutered if old enough. Please visit us at www.ittakesavillagerescue.com to see all our petsTo meet a pet an application is first required

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Wheatley

Beagle

Male, 4 yrs

New Bern, NC

Size

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

Details

Story

Please visit our website, www.colonialcapitalhs.org to fill out an application today!

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Brownie

Chihuahua/Shih Tzu

Female, Young

Kernersville, NC

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Brownie is a Chihuahua and Shih Tzu mix. She is fully vaccinated. Brownie was born March 2023! She has light brown eyes and fur coat is brown and light brown. Brownie has a cute white beard and big ears! I’ve never had any issues with her she is very calm and loving. She listens to things like “outside” “hungry” “your bed.” Brownie is potty trained and loves her cuddles! She would do best in a home with no small children as she is very skiddish. Unfortunately I have to get rid of her after having a child and not being able to give her the attention she deserves. I know someone will enjoy her loving presence the same way we do! We are located in the Kernersville/Winston Salem area! Contact (336)-247-3446 for for information.

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Jazzy

Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Youngsville, NC

Size

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

Details

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

Story

(DOB 10/31/2022) Jazzy is heartworm positive and our rescue is treating her. For that reason, she is adoptable within 1-hr radius of Wake Forest, NC. We will gladly walk you through the process, so don't let this stop you from adopting her! Jazzy (aka JJ for short or Jazzy-Jazz when you’re feelin’ fun!) a stunning blue-gray beauty with soulful, show-stopping eyes and a personality to match. Weimaraner's are often referred to as the “Gray Ghost,” and you will see why; this gorgeous girl turns heads everywhere she goes and is ready to steal hearts just as easily. Jazzy is a wonderfully flexible, easy-to-love pup who would thrive in a variety of homes. While she’s past her puppy stage, don’t be fooled, she still has bursts of joyful puppy energy complete with zoomies that will make you laugh. She balances playtime and downtime beautifully, loving to romp with her humans and doggy friends in a fenced in yard (yes, Jazzy is looking for a home w/a great fenced in yard so no apartments, condos or townhomes), then happily chill on her own when it’s time to relax. A true people dog, Jazzy does great with other dogs and kiddos and would especially enjoy a home that includes fun, active children. She hasn’t met cats yet. She’s house-trained and crate-trained, though her favorite place to snooze is either on her foster’s bed or in her own cozy bed nearby. One of her cutest quirks? She has a beloved personal blankie she likes to gently suck on completely adorable. Jazzy is already working on her leash manners and is eager to keep learning. She also loves car rides and adventures, making her an excellent road-trip companion. A securely fenced yard is a must for this girl so she can run, play, and stretch her long legs. Another playful dog would be amazing, but it’s not required as long as her family is committed to daily walks/jogs, and interactive play. One important note: Jazzy prefers to enjoy her food and treats solo, so separate feeding is required to keep everyone happy and drama-free. Also, this girl is not shy about using her beautiful voice. She is definitely a bit of a talker. If you’re looking for a beautiful, unique, joyful companion who’s equal parts playful, affectionate, and adventurous, Jazzy-Jazz may be your perfect match. She’s ready to make her forever family very, very happy. As part of Jazzy’s $300 adoption fee, she will be spayed, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on her monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. If you have questions about this sweet girl, you can email: Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org. If you wish to adopt Jazzy, you can complete an online application for her under the Adopt a Pet Tab on our website: www.pawsforlifenc.org. ##2605850##

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Puppies and dogs in North Carolina cities

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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:

Rescue

3 Blind Mice Rescue

65 Glen Road, P.O Box 146, Garner, NC 27529

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rustys Rescue Ranch

267 Timber Dr. #1895, Garner, NC 27529

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Paw Prints Animal Rescue

PO Box 1472, Garner, NC 27529

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue Ur Forever Friend

PO Box 463, Garner, NC 27529

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

The Foster Dog House - Garner

Garner, NC 27529

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Fallen Angels Pet Angels

1448 Turner Farms Rd, Garner, NC 27529

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Capital Rottweiler Adoptions Inc

1464 Garner Station Blvd.#251, Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Cause for Paws of NC

Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

SPCA of Wake County

Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Wags N Paws NC

Raleigh, NC 27603

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 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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