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RescueConnect NC

Animal rescue in Wilmington, NC

We are dedicated to improving the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals by aiding in their journey to a better life. RescueConnect also encourages and educates individuals to keep their animals up to date on vaccinations, on heartworm preventative (for canines) and encourages spaying/neutering. For more exotic pets, we will complete the research necessary to provide literature and guidance on proper care or connect guardians with experts.

Contact Ava Werstlein
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Wilmington, NC 28409
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Adoptable pets at RescueConnect NC

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

Basset Hound/Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Pomeranian/American Eskimo Dog

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

Yorkie Poo

Male, 5 yrs
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Collie

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on LOTTIE's adoption status with email updates.
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LOTTIE

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos
Wilmington, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Texas's adoption status with email updates.
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Texas

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Basset Hound

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Wilmington, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a volunteer-staffed, non-profit organization rescuing and placing un-wanted, neglected, and abandoned animals with approved rescue organizations or in permanent homes. In addition, we will work with individuals or groups to find solutions to keep an animal with their responsible guardian!

Additional adoption info

Once the adoption application is received, a home visit will be set up. If that goes well and is approved, then a vet check is completed (if the applicant has recently owned an animal, if not, two professional references will be required). Once both of those are approved, then the adoption fee will need to be paid.

Pets at shelters & rescues near RescueConnect NC

Columbus Humane Society

PO Box 742, Whiteville, NC 28472, MOST OF OUR PETS ARE FOSTERED IN:,
Wilmington, NC 28405

New Hanover County Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington

324 S College Rd,
Wilmington, NC 28405

Operation Topcat

PO Box 922,
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

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

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Burgaw, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
Sneads Ferry, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Alice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Jacksonville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on A013871's adoption status with email updates.
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A013871

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Jacksonville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lux's adoption status with email updates.
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Lux

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Burgaw, NC

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