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Puppies and dogs in Cary, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Cary, 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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Firu

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Cary, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Firu needs a home before the end of September. 💔I rescued Firu from a shelter believing I was giving him his forever home. Unfortunately, an unexpected change in my housing situation has left me facing something I never imagined—I can no longer keep him.Firu is a 2-year-old Lab mix who is neutered, microchipped, house-trained, and good with other dogs. He’s playful, loving, and deserves a family who can give him the stability and love he deserves.If I cannot find him a home by the end of September, I will have no choice but to return him to the shelter. The thought of walking him back through those doors knowing he won’t understand why absolutely breaks my heart.I’m not looking for someone to simply take him. I’m looking for someone to choose him forever. If you’re seriously interested, please message me. If you can’t take him, PLEASE share. His person could be one share away.
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Cali

Belgian Malinois American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Cary, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Cali! ❤️ Sweet, smart, loving, and always ready to make a new friend — that’s Cali! Cali is the kind of dog who makes it easy to fall in love with her. She absolutely loves people and welcomes new friends with a happy, friendly personality. But what makes Cali really special is her desire to please and her genuine love of being loved. She is housebroken, crate trained, and wonderfully well behaved. Cali is comfortable spending a normal workday in her crate and settles in beautifully, making her a great companion for someone who works outside the home. She is also a relatively quiet girl, so she doesn't need to be the center of attention all the time. Cali is smart and eager to learn. She has attended training classes with her foster canine brothers and did exceptionally well. She already knows her basic commands and picks up new things quickly. Her foster family has been impressed by how much she wants to please. She also has a wonderful history with both dogs and young children. When she was first found, Cali lived with two Australian Shepherds and did very well with them. She also spent two months living with children ages 3 and 5 and was terrific with them. She takes everyday noises and activity in stride. Cali enjoys a good walk and is excellent on leash, but she also loves having a yard where she can explore and enjoy herself. She would be happy in a home with a fenced yard, but she could also do well without one as long as she gets regular walks and exercise. Cali would be perfectly happy as an only dog, but she really enjoys canine companionship, so she'd also love having a doggy friend. She has not yet been exposed to cats, so that would be something to consider when finding her perfect home. Most of all, Cali wants a family to love and a family who will love her back. She is affectionate, adaptable, eager to please, and just an all-around wonderful girl. Whether you're looking for a walking buddy, a training partner, a couch companion, or simply a loving member of the family, Cali is ready to be your girl. Cali is ready to find the people she can love for the rest of her life. Could that be you? ❤️ Some of the information contained in this biography includes approximations based on our expertise and is not guaranteed.  Applicants ideally should live no further than one hour from Cary NC as our dogs must be seen by a BFPA veterinarian for all medical care prior to adoptions being finalized.  Our foster guardians deliver dogs to their new homes for adoption trials and we do home visits to finalize all adoptions.  We therefore prefer applicants that live within an hours drive of Cary NC.    INTERESTED IN MEETING OR ADOPTING Cali from Best Friend Pet Adoption rescue? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and pasting this link in a new browser window: https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNC.   This is always the first step which needs to be completed before meeting any Best Friend Pet Adoption dog.    Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 16, 2026, 6:49 pm
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Honey

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Cary, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Honey is a beautiful 5 year-old Hound mix girl who weighs just under 50 pounds. Honey is completely housebroken and crate trained!   She sleeps in her dog bed in her fosters bedroom since she no longer needs to be crated at night. But if  she needs to be crated, she willingly goes into her crate. Honey's activity level is low to moderate.  She enjoys her walks but needs to be walked when there are not many dogs to encounter along the way.  She can be dog reactive and needs an experienced dog owner.   She has learned many basic commands.  We are working with a trainer to further her training and reduce her reactivity and she is doing great!  She has learned so much to help her be the best dog possible.   Honey lets you know when there are others around.  She will bark to alert her human, so she would not be a good fit in an apartment or other multifamily homes where there would be noise from adjacent houses.   Honey is used to having a person around the majority of the time. So if her new humans were home most of the time, she will be happy.  She is a cuddle-bug who loves to hang with her human! She prefers hanging with her humans and wants to be wherever her humans are!   Honey is friendly but cautious and first-time meetings require treats. If there are children in the home, they should be older teenage children who have respect for animals.  She should be the only dog in the house but would be fine with a cat sibling.  When Honey trusts you, she will lay on her back for belly rubs.  Honey likes to play with toys.  She loves to give her paw to you to show affection.  She loves to hang with her human and thrives on attention!  Honey is a truly special pup!  Can you come and meet Honey so she can give you her paw!!   We prefer that applicants live no further than one hour from Raleigh/Cary NC.  For the right fit for Honey, we will consider applicants who live a bit further.  Please consider giving Honey the home she deserves.   EVERY DOG HAS A STORY: Honey was found as a stray and taken to a NC shelter. BFPA took in Honey and shortly after found out she was pregnant. Honey took great care of her puppies who have all been adopted.  Now it is Honeys turn to find her forever home. Some of the information contained in this biography includes approximations based on our expertise and is not guaranteed.    INTERESTED IN ADOPTING HONEY? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and pasting this link in a new browser window:  https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNC Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 16, 2026, 6:49 pm
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Vada

Mutt

Female, Adult
Cary, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Vada — A Sweet, Well-Trained Girl Looking for Her Forever Home 🐾Vada is a sweet, loving girl who is almost 5 years old, medium-sized, and in great health. She loves her people, enjoys going for walks, and would make a wonderful addition to a loving home where she can receive the attention, affection, and companionship she deserves.Unfortunately, due to a knee injury that limits my ability to walk my pups, I’m facing the difficult decision to find Vada a new home where her needs can be fully met. This decision has not been easy, and I want to make sure she finds a family who can give her the time, attention, exercise, and affection she deserves.Vada is looking for a family who will cherish her, take her on walks, spend quality time with her, and make her a beloved part of their lives. She has so much love and companionship to offer in return.I have received permission from the organization I adopted Vada through to rehome her and can provide documentation confirming this.
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Alaska

Plott Hound German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Cary, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.  PLEASE NOTE: If you are on PetFinder or other search site, you do NOT need to introduce yourself.  All dogs on our website ARE available and require an approved Best Friend Pet Adoption application before you can be considered or meet any of our dogs.  The link to our application is in the dogs bio below.      Alaska is the perfect match for anyone seeking a cuddle buddy, a walking partner, or a pup who brings daily laughter. At just five months old, this Plott Hound/German Sheperd mix is blossoming into a wonderful young dog who’s eager to find her forever family. Alaska has that classic puppy curiosity—everything is new, exciting, and worth investigating—and her enthusiasm for everyday moments is guaranteed to brighten your day. She is crate trained and house broken! She learns new things quickly, and is settling into the rhythms of home life. With her sweet nature, eagerness to learn, and joyful spirit, Alaska is ready to grow into an incredible companion alongside the lucky family who chooses her.   Some of the information contained in this biography includes approximations based on our expertise and is not guaranteed.  Applicants must live no further than one hour from Cary NC as our dogs must be seen by a BFPA veterinarian for all medical care prior to adoptions being finalized.  Our foster guardians deliver dogs to their new homes for adoption trials and we do home visits to finalize all adoptions.  We therefore require applicants to live within an hours drive of Cary NC. INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ALASKA? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and pasting this link in a new browser window: https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNCVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 16, 2026, 6:49 pm
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Abby

Rottweiler

Female, Adult
Cary, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Abby is a 4-year-old, 65-lb Rottweiler with a loving and confident personality. She’s friendly and adores attention, especially belly rubs, and thrives when she has time to spend with her people. Abby has a moderate energy level—she loves carrying her Jolly Ball, chewing on Kongs, and enjoys daily walks. She can pull on leash at first but settles with proper exercise or longer walks. Abby is housebroken, crate trained, and mat/place trained, and is comfortable being alone for 4–5 hours during the day. She also does very well on long trips and during hotel stays, making her a great travel companion. While she is dog selective and takes time to warm up to new canine friends (she prefers low-energy dogs), she can do well in a home with a patient introduction process—or as the only dog. She hasn’t been around cats and does best with older children. Abby’s ideal home includes a fenced yard for safe play and enrichment, and an experienced adopter who will spend quality time training, playing nose work games, or just relaxing together. She’s confident, loves attention, and would make a devoted lap dog for the right person. If you’re looking for a friendly, affectionate, and confident Rottweiler who’s ready to share love, fun, and adventures, Abby could be your perfect match! Some of the information contained in this biography includes approximations based on our expertise and is not guaranteed.  Applicants ideally should  live no further than one hour from Cary NC.  For the right match for Abby, we will consider applicants who live further away if they are willing to travel to Cary to meet her.    INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ABBY? If so, please fill out our dog adoption application by copying and pasting this link in a new browser window:  https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNC Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 16, 2026, 6:49 pm

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Mia's Mafia

Cary, NC 27519

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Carpenter Animal Hospital

7515 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, NC 27519

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Rachael's Rescue

PO BOX 1052, Cary, NC 27512

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All Breed Animal Rescue of the Carolinas

PO Box 1322, Cary, NC 27512

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Best Friend Pet Adoption

P.O. Box 5305, Cary, NC 27512

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Still Searching Animal Rescue

Cary, NC 27513

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Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue Inc (NRGRR)

PO Box 37156, Raleigh, NC 27627

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Two Paws Up NC Shelter Rescue

PO Box 37790, Raleigh, NC 27627

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Second Chance Pet Adoptions

6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27607

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