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Johnston County Animal Protection League

Animal rescue in Smithfield, NC

We are the Johnston County Animal Protection League (JCAPL). We are a 501 (c)(3) non profit, founded in 2001.

Our primary function and purpose is animal advocacy and to promote animal welfare, in all its aspects.

We do rescue and adoptions, outreach (providing low cost spay/neuter); and education.

Fax: 919-300-5524, Phone: 919-989-7601, email: help@jcapl.org

We are unpaid volunteers, but we continue to try and fill the void wherever we see the need, and we do it because the need is great and the animals are innocent in all the crimes and abuses against them.

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 607
Smithfield, NC 27577
Donation

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Adoptable pets at Johnston County Animal Protection League

We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

French Bulldog/Boston Terrier

Female, Adult
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Onyx's adoption status with email updates.
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Onyx

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chelsea's adoption status with email updates.
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Chelsea

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Luke's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Gray Smoke's adoption status with email updates.
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Gray Smoke

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rudolph's adoption status with email updates.
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Rudolph

American Pit Bull Terrier/Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Smithfield, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Prancer's adoption status with email updates.
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Prancer

American Pit Bull Terrier/Great Pyrenees

Female, 2 mos
Smithfield, NC

Rescue FAQs

Primarily Johnston County, NC (including Smithfield, Clayton, Four Oaks, Benson, Pine Level, Cleveland, Garner and Raleigh addresses (inside Johnston County); Wake County (Garner, Raleigh, Cary) Wayne County (Goldsboro, Pikeville.)

Additional adoption info

Dogs $250.00 (includes the animal spayed or neutered, current on vaccines that are age appropriate; flea & tick prevention and heartworm prevention, dewormed and microchip)(refundable $100 deposit required if the puppy is too young to be spayed or neutered - deposit returned after spay/neuter has been completed and verified with a veterinarian)

Cats $130 (current on vaccines (FVRCP & Rabies), dewormed, FelV/FIV tested, flea prevention, microchipped and spayed or neutered (refundable $100 deposit required if the kitten is too young to be spayed or neutered - deposit returned after spay/neuter has been completed and verified with a veterinarian).

We require an Adoption Application to be completed, an interview with a potential adopter, and sometimes home visits are done and vet references checked when possible. If the potential adopter lives in a rental property, we will need verification from the property owner or management that pets are allowed, how many, and any restrictions (breed, size, etc.). An Adoption Agreement and Medical History form are signed. We require a deposit if the animal is pending a spay or neuter appointment, and monitor follow-up to keep the appointment.

Adoption application

https://jcapl.org/blog/jcapl-adoption-process/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Johnston County Animal Protection League

All Four Paws Cat Rescue

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Daisy's Place Rescue

Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption

42 Deep River Rd,
Sanford, NC 27330

We'll also keep you updated on Levi's adoption status with email updates.
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Levi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Cary, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Charlotte's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlotte

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Loretta's adoption status with email updates.
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Loretta

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs
Wake Forest, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Brollie's adoption status with email updates.
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Brollie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Spring Lake, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Durham, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Garland25's adoption status with email updates.
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Garland25

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Youngsville, NC

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