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Puppies and dogs in Apex, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Apex, 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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Rambo

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Bennett, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Rambo is a charcoal labrador retriever. He turned 1 year old on 11/25/23. Looking for a home with a fenced in yard. Someone financially able to provide for vet appointments, food, etc., & a schedule that would give him the attention he deserves. He is playful, friendly, loving, & has drive & potential to learn.
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Rembrandt

Poodle (Standard) Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Burlington, NC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with cats,
Story
Rembrandt - Doodle, 3 years old, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, on heartworm preventative and flea/tick preventative. Rembrandt is an energetic pup, loves to run and chase a ball in a fenced in yard. He is house and crate trained. He enjoys lounging on a couch and watch Netflix:) If you don’t allow pets on furniture, Rembrandt is not the dog for you  . Rembrandt requires a secured fenced-in yard ( 5ft )- no exceptions  !  Rembrandt is not suitable for an apartment! We do not adopt to homes with electric/invisible fencing!  We prefer local adoptions (Triangle/Triad area). We do home visits prior to adoption and we can’t travel more than 2 hr from Burlington NC ! We are a small foster based rescue, a meet and greet with our dog is by appointment only! Application here: spiritcaninerescue.org/adopt ADOPTION FEE: $450 * Our only obligation is to the dogs in our program and we reserve the right to determine whether a particular dog and the adopter are the right fit.Remember, just because a dog "looks" like the one you want, that does not necessarily mean that the dog will "behave" like the one you want!  November 27, 2023, 8:50 pm
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Roxanne

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Burlington, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
ROXANNE - Purebred Standard Poodle, 2yo, fully vetted. She requires a fenced yard! ( we do not adopt out to invisible/electric fences) . Very friendly, good with other dogs. Apply: spiritcaninerescue.org/adopt. Adoption fee $500November 27, 2023, 8:50 pm
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Blitz

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior
Burlington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
BLITZ - Adorable tripod!! He is a sweetheart !! He is fully vetted and microchipped!Blitz loves people and other dogs!&#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Apply: spiritcaninerescue.org/adopt Adoption fee:$100November 27, 2023, 8:50 pm
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Zara

Hound (Unknown Type) Beagle

Female, Adult
Burlington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Zara is a 6 years old ( approx) medium size hound/ beagle mix. She loves to cuddle, enjoys car rides, peanut butter Kongs, she is house and crate trained. She is vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. For more info, email us: spiritcaninerescue@gmail.com or fill out our adoption application: spiritcaninerescue.org/adopt Adoption Fee $100 Note: We do not adopt out of state. We do not adopt to homes with invisible/electric fencing. November 27, 2023, 8:50 pm
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Trooper

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Adult
Burlington, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Trooper is an adorable 5.5yo pup. He is very well behaved, laid back, create trained, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. For more information fill out an application: spiritcaninerescue.org/adopt . We do not adopt out of state! We do not adopt out to homes with electric/invisible fencing! We do require a physical home visit prior to adoption! Adoption Fee: $150November 27, 2023, 8:50 pm

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Friends FUR Life K-9 Rescue

Apex, NC 27539

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Rescue Bridges

NC Hwy 751, Lewter Shop Rd, Apex, NC 27523

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Peak Lab Rescue

Apex, NC 27502

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The Hemingway Group

Cary, NC 27511

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All Breed Animal Rescue of the Carolinas

PO Box 1322, Cary, NC 27512

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Rachael's Rescue

PO BOX 1052, Cary, NC 27512

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Best Friend Pet Adoption

P.O. Box 5305, Cary, NC 27512

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Mia's Mafia

Cary, NC 27519

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Sound Pet Animal Rescue and Referral

PO Box 3204, Cary, NC 27519

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