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Puppies and dogs in Hickory, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Hickory, 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.

Rocky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Hickory, 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

Rocky was rescued from a friend. He and six other siblings were left abandoned by a lake. Rocky is a little over 2 years old. Rocky is very loving and loves to be caressed. Loves the outdoors.

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Lily

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Hickory, NC

Size

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

Details

Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Lily is a 3-year-old pit bull mix with a big personality and an even bigger love for life. She enjoys running and playing, chasing the ball, soaking up lots of pets, and then settling in for a well-deserved afternoon nap. Snacks are definitely one of her favorite things! Lily is an active girl who would make a wonderful walking, hiking, or running buddy. She follows commands, is housebroken, and appreciates having some independence while still enjoying quality time with her people. She would thrive best in an adult-only home where she can be the center of attention. Lily has not been around children and would do best with adults who can match her energy and give her plenty of playtime. She prefers to be the only dog in the home, as she can become jealous and territorial around other dogs. Domestic cats are okay, though she may occasionally try to chase them. Lily is looking for a home where she can truly be the princess she is—loved, active, and spoiled just a little.

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Mable

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Hickory, NC

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Mable is a very cuddly and loving pup. She has energy and loves to play but also loves napping. Favorite Toys: Tennis Balls and Puzzles Treat Motivated? Yes Good on leash? Learning but mostly well behaved House Trained? 100% Energy Level: She can get excited when neighbors walk by but is mostly low key.

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George

Great Pyrenees

Male, Adult

Hickory, NC

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

This is George. George is a Saint Bernard/Great Pyrenees mix and weighs apprx 115-120 lbs. For close to 2 years, George was being starved living off portions of table scraps (when he was allowed to eat at all). He had basically NO shelter from the elements. What little water he had was muddy and not drinkable. He attempted to get water off of a small tin roof when it rained that barely covered his living area (which was chained to a post and unable to move past approximately 5 feet). George would be punched and kicked by the father and kids of the family. He was severely underweight. He is a beautiful soul who simply needs understanding, patience, and time to adjust to a new environment. He will not be a lap dog or cuddle buddy. He shows great affection but also needs his alone time to just hang out and not be smothered. He will lay at your feet while you do the dishes and lay on the floor and watch tv with you. He tends to follow the temperament of the Pyrenees in him.

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Houston

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Hickory, 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

Houston was adopted from Happy Tails Rescue 4 years ago. I reached out to them first, but have not received a response. He is an indoor dogs, but needs a fenced in yard to run around and play. He has been trained to stay off furniture, out of the kitchen and bedrooms, and not allowed upstairs. He is up to date on shots as of June 27, 2025, has his 3-year rabbies certificates, 2 months of heartworm medication left (tested negative). I have a large dog bed and crate. He's a little skittish by people and cars when on walks, but he is good on a leash.

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Piper

Pharaoh Hound Pitbull Boxer Mix

Female, Young

Hickory, NC

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Piper is a Pharaoh Hound-Pit Bull mix and came from an abusive family. She was both caged and chained within the cage in a confined area where she could barely turn around. She was fed table scraps if she was fed anything at all and was starved to the point that she had no choice but to consume her own poo to stay alive. What little water she had was muddy and not drinkable. Fast forward to today and you are looking at one of the most affectionate, healthy animals who loves everybody. Piper is crate trained and weights approximately 35 pounds and will not get any larger. She is a high energy dog and would be great with kids. Piper is a hugger and would make a great indoor family dog. She does not like thunder, gun shots or fireworks. She loves to play keep away with her toys. She seems to be good with other dogs, but would not be a good fit with cats or other small animals. Piper will be a cuddle buddy. Piper is a resilient survivor and deserves the very best!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Hickory, North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Hickory, North Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Fur Babies Rescue

Hickory, NC 28601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Humane Society of Catawba County

P.O. Box 63, Hickory, NC 28601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

AtYourServiceAnimalRescue

Hickory, NC 28601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Barks and Wiggles Boxer Rescue

PO BOX 198, Conover, NC 28613

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Saving Carolina Rescue Animals to Caring Homes

CONOVER, NC 28613

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

All Paws Matter Animal Rescue

Granite Falls, NC 28630

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Rescue

Blue Ridge Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 888, Icard, NC 28666

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Catawba County Animal Services

201 Government Services Drive, Newton, NC 28658

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Shelter

Mutts-R-Us Pet Rescue

Taylorsville, NC 28681

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Alexander County Animal Services

116 Waggin Trail, Taylorsville, NC 28681

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Labrador Retriever Chihuahua German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu Boxer Dachshund Husky Beagle Poodle (Miniature) Jack Russell Terrier Australian Shepherd Boston Terrier Great Dane Border Collie Maltese Schnauzer (Miniature) Pomeranian Golden Retriever

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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