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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.

Mantis

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos

Fletcher, NC

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Mantis! Mantis is a cute and loving girl! She loves being outside and being around her loved ones. Mantis is a little shy and can be nervous around new things but is learning to be more confident. She is a gentle sweetheart who despite her nerves, continues to show her bravery and curiosity. Mantis is only a few months old and has a lot more growing to do. She will be medium-to-large when fully grown. Estimated Birthdate: July 2026 If you are interested in Mantis please call 828-885-3647 to schedule an appointment! Our Adoption Process: - Vet Reference - Landlord Approval - Virtual Home Visit - 21+ to adopt - Pets in home must be vaccinated and fixed

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Hercules

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos

Fletcher, NC

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Hercules! Hercules is a silly and affectionate boy! He loves to play and get the zoomies! He is incredibly friendly and always open to meeting new people. Hercules loves to explore and get tons of pets and kisses. Hercules is only a few months old and has a lot more growing to do. He will be medium-to-large when fully grown. Estimated Birthdate: July 2026 If you are interested in Hercules please call 828-885-3647 to schedule an appointment! Our Adoption Process: - Vet Reference - Landlord Approval - Virtual Home Visit - 21+ to adopt - Pets in home must be vaccinated and fixed

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Cicada

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos

Fletcher, NC

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Cicada! Cicada is a sweet and gentle girl! She loves getting a bunch of cuddles and kisses. She is very loving and curious about the world! She can be a little shy at first but she is ready to open up and show off her amazing personality! Cicada is only a few months old and has a lot more growing to do. She will be medium-to-large when fully grown. Estimated Birthdate: July 2026 If you are interested in Cicada please call 828-885-3647 to schedule an appointment! Our Adoption Process: - Vet Reference - Landlord Approval - Virtual Home Visit - 21+ to adopt - Pets in home must be vaccinated and fixed

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Boo Boo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Wake Forest, NC

Size

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

Details

Story

With his handsome grey coat and a look that could stop a runway show, Boo Boo has the Blue Steel pose down pat. But this guy is so much more than a pretty face! He's an absolute love bug who loves being close to his people. His signature move? Leaning his whole body against you while sitting at your feet, just to make sure you know he's right where he belongs. Boo Boo is a well-mannered gentleman who sleeps through the night, is potty trained when kept on a schedule, walks nicely on a leash, and does wonderfully in his crate. He's quiet in his crate, too, unless he needs something important, like food, water, or a bathroom break. A guy has to communicate his needs, after all! He's also a social butterfly who gets along great with both dogs and cats. He loves playing with other pups, especially when it involves running around and playing chase with the big dogs. Whether he's romping in the yard or relaxing near his favorite humans, Boo Boo is happy just to be part of the fun. With his great house manners, easygoing nature, and endless affection, Boo Boo is the total package. He's got the looks, he's got the personality, and he's ready to lean his way right into your heart.

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Avery

Golden Retriever

Female, 2 yrs

Wake Forest, NC

Size

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

Details

Story

Avery is proof that a little thing like missing a leg isn't going to slow a girl down! This sweet retriever mix has adjusted beautifully to life as a tripawd, and these days, she's happy, energetic, and ready to make the most of every moment. Just a few days after surgery, she was already up and running around, and before long, she was jumping and climbing stairs. Going downstairs took a little extra courage, but Avery was determined to get out and play with her friends, and she figured it out! Speaking of friends, Avery is a social girl who gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes, ages, and sexes. She recently had seven foster friends to play with, and she was in her element! She has plenty of energy and would love a home where she has canine companions to romp around with. Avery is also a big fan of toys. In fact, she likes to have something in her mouth at all times, just in case an impromptu game of tug breaks out. Why choose one toy when you can try to play with them all? She's a playful, happy girl who brings plenty of fun wherever she goes. And as sweet as she is silly, she's learning to enjoy all the pets, hugs, and affection her people have to offer. At home, Avery is making progress with her house-training routine and learning her potty manners. She isn't a huge fan of her crate because she'd much rather be lounging on the couch with her people, but she settles in and sleeps peacefully once she's comfortable. She's also a great car passenger! Avery is still waiting to try longer walks with a suitable harness, but she's already shown just how adaptable and determined she can be. She has embraced life on three legs with enthusiasm, and she's ready to bring that same joyful spirit to her forever family. If you're looking for a sweet, playful companion who loves other dogs, enjoys her toys, and is ready to fill your home with happiness, Avery might just be your girl!

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Hayes

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos

Fayetteville, NC

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Hayes has perfected the art of looking completely unamused at all times 😂 His serious little expression gives off major tough-guy energy, but once he gets comfortable, his goofy personality comes bursting out. Underneath the dramatic RBF is a sweet, affectionate boy who loves being around his people and quickly turns into a total attention seeker once he knows you. He’s the kind of dog who’s happy to tag along for walks, adventures, lazy weekends, or whatever the day brings. Hayes does well around other dogs, settles in nicely to calmer home environments, and has an easygoing personality that makes him a great fit for lots of different lifestyles. Once you get past the “too cool to care” face, you’ll find a loyal best friend with a silly side that’s impossible not to love 🐾💛

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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

Charlies Angels Animal Rescue

5526 hendersonville rd, fletcher, NC 28732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Charlie's Angel Animal Rescue

5526 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Carolina Canine Rescue - Transport to NC

Ashville, NC 28732

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Boxer Butts & Other Mutts, Inc.

108 Schermerhorn Ln, Arden, NC 28704

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Henderson County Animal Shelter

810 Stoney Mtn. Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28791

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Blue Ridge Humane Society

88 Centipede Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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

Rescue

One Shep at a Time!

Hendersonville, NC 28739

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

One Shep at a Time & Terriers Too!

341 Finley Cove Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Clumbers in Need

19 Trantham Creek Road, Fairview, NC 28730

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Orions Rescue

Fairview, NC 28730

Pet Types: cats, 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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