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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Wilmington, 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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A500468

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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A500468Approx 4ish year old neutered maleThis boy came into the shelter as a stray, very underweight and had a lot of fleas. The shelter staff has been feeding him several meals throughout the day, he has received distemper parvo vaccine, bordetella vaccine, dewormed with pyrantel, flea prevention, rabies vaccine, microchipped and has been neutered. He also got an antibiotic injection for his skin infection that was just starting from where he had been chewing himself from the fleas.This boy is one real lovebug. He still does not know how to play with dog toys yet but the staff is working with him.Adoption hours are Monday-Friday 11:00-3:30 & Saturday 8:00-11:30. If you have another dog or kids at home, meet & greets are required.

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A501177

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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A501177Approx 2 year old neutered maleTake a look at this handsome boy! He came into the shelter as a stray and nobody has came to the shelter looking for him. This boy is so sweet, he does have a lot of energy, very food motivated, he is learning how to play with dog toys, he has been a `leaner` and just push his head into you for all of the pettings & belly rubbings that he can get. He has received distemper parvo vaccine, bordetella vaccine, rabies vaccine, dewormed with 2 different dewormers, flea prevention, microchipped and has been neutered. Adoption hours are Monday-Friday 11:00-3:30 & Saturday 8:00-11:30. If you have kids or other dogs, meet & greets are required!Also do not forget, if you rent to make sure you check with your landlord/leasing office about any breed restrictions.

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A500585

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A500585Approx 5ish year old neutered maleThis boy came into the shelter as a stray, underweight, had raging ear infections in both ears, skin infection and the list goes on. The staff here have been feeding him puppy food mixed with adult food several times a day to help get some weight back on him. He has received distemper parvo vaccine, bordetella vaccine, rabies vaccine, dewormed with pyrantel & albon, flea prevention, his ear infections have been treated, microchipped and has been neutered. This handsome boy is learning how to play with toys and he loves it. Adoption hours are Monday-Friday 11:00-3:30 & Saturday 8:00-11:30. If you have another dog or kids at home, meet & greets are required

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A500409

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 mos
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A500409Approx 4 month old neutered maleThis puppy came into the shelter, his owners knew he was here and never came for him. The puppy did come into the shelter with demodex mange (which is not the contagious mange) and has been treated with medication baths, nexgard and he has finished his antibiotics. This puppy does have several spots on his body that is missing hair but the hair is growing back nicely. So far the puppy has received 2 rounds of puppy vaccines of distemper parvo vaccine, bordetella vaccine, dewormed with pyrantel, rabies vaccine, flea prevention, microchipped and has been neutered. Overall this boy is a typical active puppy that is still teething and will need strong teething toys, he loves all types of toys, he is learning to sit for his food, very happy go lucky personality.Adoption hours are Monday-Friday 11:00-3:30 & Saturday 8:00-11:30. If you have another dog or kids at home, meet & greets are required.

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TERRY

Labrador Retriever Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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A498717

American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Wilmington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A498717Approx 1 year old neutered maleThis boy was found in an abandoned house and has been an absolute lovebug. As you can see from his pictures, he LOVES to play ball & they are his favorite toy to play with. Very food & treat motivated, he loves his dental chews that he gets everyday, any attention that he possibly can get, chest/back rubbings and is such a happy boy. Adoption hours are Monday-Friday 11:00-3:30 & Saturday 8:00-11:30. If you have another dog or kids at home, meet & greets are required

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Dog shelters and rescues in Wilmington, North Carolina

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

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TPC of Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 28401

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New Hanover Humane Society

2405 N. 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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New Hanover Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit

180 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kristin Johnson Fosters and Rescues

Wilmington, NC 28401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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STFFAR - Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 28401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Adopt An ANGEL

PO Box 15095, Wilmington, NC 28408

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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NC Rescue League

Wilmington, NC 28403

Pet Types: dogs

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Sunburst Foundation of Wilmington Canine Rescue

PO Box 7527, Wilmington, NC 28406

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Wilmington, NC Chapter

Wilmington, NC 28409

Pet Types: dogs

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NC-The Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary

Wilmington, NC 28409

Pet Types: dogs

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Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
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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
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