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The Maggie Society

Dog rescue in Wilson, NC

The Maggie Society Rescue, Rehabilitation, & Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Wilson, North Carolina dedicated to rescuing homeless, neglected and abandoned dogs.

Our fabulous fosters provide dogs and pups with loving temporary homes where they learn basic house manners and how to be an integrated part of the family. Our dedicated volunteers work to find well-matched, carefully screened homes, while other volunteers help with transports that send our dogs to their forever homes with our northern partner rescue groups.

We also serve as a resource for our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter and other essential vetting, positive behavior training, good nutrition and how dog owners can provide a quality life and maintain good mental and emotional health as well as physical health.

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Wilson, NC 27893
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Adoptable pets at The Maggie Society

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky Bluebelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky Bluebelle

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Felicity's adoption status with email updates.
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Felicity

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Canoodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Canoodle

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Theodore's adoption status with email updates.
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Theodore

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Fluffy Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Fluffy Pete

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Wilson, NC

Rescue FAQs

Counties:
Wilson
Wayne
Pitt
Nash
Edgecombe
Lenoir
Onslow
Wake
Johnston
Green
Durham
Orange
Craven
Jones

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Application Review Process - Once we receive your application, we will review it to see if you meet our adoption criteria. If you have pets that are not properly vaccinated, we will decline your application. This includes cats that are kept indoors at all times. If you have pets that are not spayed/neutered, we will decline your application. If you listed a vet reference, we will call your vet to verify your information. It is required that applicants with no previous vet history have a fenced in yard. ​If your application is accepted, we will do a home visit. If the home visit is not acceptable, you may be denied or given the opportunity to correct any issues. All applicants must be 23 years of age or older.

We often receive several applications for the same dog. We do not base our decision on the order in which the applications were received. We review each application and make our decision based on what we feel is the best fit for each dog. We reserve the right to decline any application that is not in the dog's best interest.

Adoption Agreement - After your application has been approved and you have chosen your new family member, you will be required sign an adoption agreement before we can finalize your adoption.

Adoption Fees - All adoptions are $375 which can be paid via cash or check at the time of adoption. THE ADOPTION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

About the Adoption Fees - The Adoption fee is a NONREFUNDABLE fee given to The Maggie Society so that we may continue our mission of saving dogs. If the time comes that an adopter can no longer care for the dog, it is understood that NO REFUND of adoption fees will be given and that the dog must be returned to The Maggie Society.

Adoption Day - When you come to pick up your dog, all adoption paperwork will be signed. You will be required to bring payment at that time. Please also note that you must come with a collar, pet-id tag with your name and contact information on it, and a leash (British Lead type leashes are required). All newly adopted pets must travel home using a secured seatbelt restraint or a crate.

Adoption application

https://www.themaggiesociety.com/adopt.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Maggie Society

Nash County Animal Shelter

921 First St. Extension (Red Oak Hwy),
Nashville, NC 27856

Friends of Rocky Mount Animals

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

Wayne County Pit Bull Rescue

387 Lancaster Rd,
Pikeville, NC 27863

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnolia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mamie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mamie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Wilson, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sascha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sascha

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
WILSON, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sedona's adoption status with email updates.
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Sedona

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Wilson, NC

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