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Puppies and dogs in Tarboro, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Tarboro, 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 26-01 Kodiak's adoption status with email updates.
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26-01 Kodiak

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Tarboro, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Edgecombe County Animal Shelter is open Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30. The adoption fee is $40 for dogs and cats. This is a mandatory spay/neuter shelter. Options will be reviewed at the time of adoption.January 14, 2026, 1:16 am
We'll also keep you updated on 26-10 Beignet's adoption status with email updates.
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26-10 Beignet

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Tarboro, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Edgecombe County Animal Shelter is open Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30. The adoption fee is $40 for dogs and cats. This is a mandatory spay/neuter shelter. Options will be reviewed at the time of adoption.January 15, 2026, 2:15 pm
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26-13 Biskit

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Tarboro, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Edgecombe County Animal Shelter is open Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30. The adoption fee is $40 for dogs and cats. This is a mandatory spay/neuter shelter. Options will be reviewed at the time of adoption.January 15, 2026, 2:15 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Willow Isabella Silver's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow Isabella Silver

American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Rocky Mount, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Willow will be four next month. She is a mixed breed and I did have her DNA tested and have the results to share. She is very active and sweet. She is house trained, but has no other training although she is very trainable. My disability is keeping me from being able to walk her as much as she needs. She needs to be in a home where she is the only pet, although I had an older dog when I first got her. I think that she would need a little more training before that and she does chase cats, I have outdoor cats and she is not a big fan. She needs someone who is active and has the space she needs to run around. It is becoming harder to take care of her financially and she definitely deserves to be well taken care of. She will bring joy to anyone who takes her in. I am available to answer any other questions.
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Rocky Mount, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Daisy was rescued by my 80 year old mom, off the street in Rocky Mount, NC during winter 2025. She is a loving companion. When she was small, my mom could manage her just fine. My elderly mom has since required the use of a cane to walk. This has severely limited her ability to walk Daisy on a leash safely. Also, my mom's backyard is inadequate to safely let Daisy run loose in the backyard. Daisy is a sweet and loving companion. However, she has not been well socialized because of my mom's mobility issues. Due to her lack of socialization, and her playful nature, she recently got loose from my mom and ran up to a small dog in the neighborhood, which frightened the small dog, and in defending itself, triggered Daisy to bite back, which injured the small dog. Daisy is not "aggressive" in any way, but obviously being un-socialized, and attached to an elderly owner, has gotten into trouble. We have determined that it is no longer a good idea for my elderly mom to keep her.
We'll also keep you updated on Sacha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sacha

Mutt Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Fountain, 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,
Story
Sacha is a 9 year old lab mix and ho is extremely loving and craves attention. He loves to fetch outside and just lay around on the couch. He’s always ready to go for a ride and would eat endless treats if he could. He is great around small dogs and female dogs. He is not good with other males his size. Sacha’s ideal family would be a family with older kids and plenty of time to show him attention or an older person/couple with plenty of time to spare. He is a barker so a single family home with a yard would be ideal.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Tarboro, North Carolina

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

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Tarboro Animal Control

Tarboro, NC 27886

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Noahs Ark

P.O. Box 212, Tarboro, NC 27886

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Coco's Furry Friends Foundation (CF3)

Tarboro, NC 27886

Pet Types: dogs

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Edgecombe County Animal Shelter

2909 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SandHillBeagles

Route 1 Box 618, Pinetops, NC 27864

Pet Types: dogs

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City of Rocky Mount Animal Control

1017 N Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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

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Parker's PAWS Animal Rescue

Rocky Mount, NC 27803

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

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Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society

P.O. Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Rocky Mount Animals

P.O. Box 8766, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Pet Types: dogs

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Promoting Animal Welfare in NC

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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