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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Hillsborough, 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Wheelie Dan's adoption status with email updates.
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Wheelie Dan

Labradoodle

Male, Puppy
Hillsborough, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,
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Tootsie Roll

Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher

Female, Adult
Hillsborough, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Tootsie Roll is a delight! She is a happy, sweet, loyal girl with lots of love to give. Loves everybody, walks well on a leash, potty trained, loves car rides. Enjoys other dogs. She would be a great companion for anyone!!!

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Shordie

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Beagle

Male, Adult
Hillsborough, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
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Meet Shordie, a sweet and silly 6-year-old companion looking for his perfect match. We are urgently seeking a home for Shordie because our upcoming relocation would force him into an unacceptable schedule (alone from 4 AM to 3 PM), which is not fair for a dog who needs frequent breaks and exercise. Shordie thrives on human attention and must be the only pet in the home, preferably without babies or small children due to his excitable jumping. He is a total lovebug who will happily cuddle on the couch all day. Please note: Shordie is an escape artist who will bolt out of open doors and is reactive toward other dogs. A securely fenced yard is mandatory for his safety. If you can offer Shordie the secure, attentive, and single-pet home he deserves, please reach out!

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Mink

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Hillsborough, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Natasha

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Hillsborough, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Introducing Natasha! Humans are scary at first, and she will be skittish while she settles in and learns she can trust you. Taking her outside will, first, require some patience. As a flight risk during this skittish phase, a fenced yard and slip lead are needed. But with the help of consistency, calm cuddles, and treats- you will earn a ride or die bff, snuggle baby, that is very easy to care for. Once the trust is there, you become her rock! Take it from me, foster momma and this little nugget’s current bff. She becomes a little shadow that demands belly rubs and will sleep little spoon all night. Potty trained and knows how to use a pee pad for the long stretches, crate trained (although she’ll eventually rather be by your side), and fantastic with any other animal. Giant dogs, rambunctious kittens, she’s cool. All she needs is her human, a good dog bed and she’s a happy camper. Minimal barking, road trip approved (we just drove to Florida and back for the holiday). She did great! Kids might be a bit too overwhelming, though this hasn’t been tested. She seems to have a harder time with men; though this definitely has improved in time. I would say the primary caregiver should be a woman. The first few days, few weeks, will have their challenges. But once you get over that hump and her little wiggly butt is greeting you with a smile (literally), y’all will wonder how you could live without each other.

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Elvis

Miniature Poodle Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Senior
Hillsborough, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
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Elvis is a funny scruffy senior gentleman with lots of pep left in his step! He sits with his legs crossed. He is great on a leash, loves to trot along on 1-2 mile walks, or gallop around in a back yard sniffing trees. He is sweet, snuggly and gentle, unless you wake him up from a nap, and you might get a grouch. His favorite passtime is napping, playing with his shadow or favorite pillow, and MOSTLY sitting in your lap getting his head and ears snuggled. Elvis probably best for a settled household without kids, and with plenty of snuggles and laptime, and he loves friendly older dogs.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Hillsborough, North Carolina

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

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Naja Foundation

Hillsborough, NC 27278

Pet Types: dogs

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PAWS Rescue Organization

Guess Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, reptiles

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Longleaf Animal Rescue

Hillsborough, NC 27278

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.-Southeastern Region

Durham, NC 27715

Pet Types: dogs

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Chenny's Happy Tails- North Carolina

Durham, NC 27705

Pet Types: dogs

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German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions

1821 Hillandale Road, Suite 1B #326, Durham, NC 27705

Pet Types: dogs

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Freedom Paws Animal Rescue

Durham, NC 27712

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Sheltered Hearts Animal Rescue and Education Inc.

1645 Jones Store Road, Roxboro, NC 27572

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Second Chance Pit Bull Rescue of NC

Rougemont, NC 27572

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

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Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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