November

Rescue Directories

Here you will find a listing of Directories that list Animal Rescues in the surrounding area.

Several types of Animals

These rescuers rescue and have adoptions for more than one type of animal, such as cats & dogs or all animal rescues etc.. Help save a life, adopt a pet!!

Animal Rescues & Shelters - North Carolina

Rescue Network Organization - The PetHobbyist family of web communities, and its staff, volunteers, users, and sponsors, support the responsible and ethical rescue of all kinds of animals: companion animals, working animals, and wildlife.

PGAA Rescue contacts - Provides dog and other pet rescue and adoption contacts in North Carolina.

Alexis, NC Tri-County Animal Rescue - Donations needed!! We service Gaston, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006 Phone: 704-263-2444

Banner Elk, NC Bayou Rescue Inc - is a 501(c)3 non profit organization dedicated to providing disaster response and relief to animals and their caretakers. Bayou Rescue serves in response to natural disaster and cases of hoarding. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
10405 Hwy 105 S, Banner Elk, NC 28604 Phone: 919-260-5992

Biscoe, NC Montgomery Moore Animal Rescue - is a private, non profit organization dedicated to improving animal welfare through spay/neuter and adoption programs. We are in the trenches daily. Our souls struggle with those haunting eyes that we must leave at the County Dog Pound. Get involved- wherever you are- however you can.
Address: PO Box 727, Biscoe, NC 27209 Phone: 910-572-DOGS

Brevard, NC TAAG - Transylvania Animal Alliance Group - We are a non-profit animal rescue group located in Western NC. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 844, Brevard, NC 28712 Phone: 828-966-3166

Cary, NC Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: PO Box 73, Cary, NC 27512 Phone: 919-851-8404
Physical Address: 5995 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC 27607-5148

Charlotte, NC Animal Adoption League - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 2453, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Charlotte, NC Project HALO - is a non-profit, NO-KILL rescue organization based in Charlotte, NC. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: PO Box 667924, Charlotte, NC 28266

Charlotte, NC Furball Lady Animal Rescue and Adoption - s a non-profit animal rescue and adoption agency and is completely run by volunteers. Volunteers and Donations needed!!
Address: P O Box 561206, Charlotte, NC 28256 Phone: 704-348-1530

Charlotte, NC Out of Harms way - We remove animals from kill shelters. Foster homes throughout the Carolinas

Clemmons, NC 4 Paws Pet Foundation - We mainly accept animals from local animal shelters in order to assist with lowering the euthanization rate in area counties.
Address: PO Box 58, Clemmons, NC 27012 Phone: 336-778-0582

Concord, NC Cabarrus Pets Society - Donations, Foster Parents and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 5042, Concord, NC 28027 Phone: 704-786-RPAW

Durham, NC Independent Animal Rescue - Independent Animal Rescue is run primarily by committed individuals from the community who volunteer their time to help homeless animals and to keep our support programs functioning.
Address: PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709-4232

Gastonia, NC Animal League of Gaston County - The Animal League of Gaston County exists to promote companion animal welfare through advocacy, education, and service. Our animals are all in foster homes, we do not have a central shelter. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 550655, Gastonia, NC 28055 Phone: 704-718-HOPE (4673)

Hampstead, NC Pender Animal Rescue - All pets featured are in foster care at volunteers homes.
Address: PO Box 1005, Hampstead, NC, 28443

Henrico, NC Rainbow Animal Rescue - a no-kill rescue based in North Carolina. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) rescue organization. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 402, Henrico, NC 27842

Hertford, NC SPCA Perquimans County NC - We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 and work toward changing attitudes in this small town environment. We help to foster animals and we provide financial assistance with spay and neuter procedures. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 704, Hertford, NC 27944 Phone: 252-426-6587

Jackson Springs, NC Sandhills Animal Rescue League, Inc - Our mission is to provide a safe haven for unwanted felines and canines until they are adopted into loving homes. Our volunteers foster these pets in their own homes and often pay for certain expenses from their own pockets. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: 396 Thomas Rd. Jackson Springs, NC 27281 Phone: 910-974-4468

Matthews, NC S.A.F.E. Animal Haven - is a non-profit group of volunteers that care deeply about animals and our community. We exist entirely on donations from our supporters.
Address: PO Box 3206, Matthews, NC 28106

Mooresville, NC Lake Norman Animal Rescue - We currently do not have a facility, only a few foster homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 4708, Mooresville, NC Phone: 704-664-8239

Pittsboro, NC Chatham Animal Rescue and Education - (CARE) is to promote respect, understanding and compassionate care for all animals. is a network of foster homes, and thus does not have a specific address to visit. We are a no kill organization.
Address: PO Box 610, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-542-5757

Raleigh, NC Snowflake Animal Rescue - We are an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for as many cats and dogs in our area as possible.
Address: PO Box 99672, Raleigh NC 27624

Raleigh, NC Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Mailing Address: PO Box 73, Cary, NC 27512 Phone: 919-851-8404
Physical Address: 5995 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC 27607-5148

Roanoke Rapids, NC Rainbow Animal Rescue - is a no-kill rescue based in North Carolina. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) rescue organization. We have many new adult dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. We foster pets in our homes until we can find loving 'forever' homes for them. All animals are seen by a veterinarian, have tests, shots, and are spayed or neutered. Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 741, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Rocky Mount, NC F. O. R. Animals - We work in conjunction with the Rocky Mount, NC city animal shelter. The Gas Chamber is a terrible ending for an animal who is unloved, neglected, mistreated, abandoned, injured or abused. We can not save every animal, but we can, however, save them one at a time. Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 4936, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Phone: 252-314-7907

Rocky Mount, NC Wishing Well Farm -
Address: 2449 Leggett Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Phone: 252-442-9474

Smithfield, NC Johnston County Animal Protection League - We do not have a shelter. Our animals are fostered by volunteers who open their houses and hearts to these animals. Donations and Foster Homes needed!!
PO Box 607, Smithfield, NC 27577 Phone: 919-989-7601

Spruce Pine, NC Mitchell Animal Rescue - PO Box 308, 2492 Hwy 19E, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Phone: 828-765-6952

Taylorsville, NC Alexander Animal Action League - The AAAL is the only animal rescue organization serving Alexander County. Volunteers and Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1293, Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: 828-635-0770

Wake Forest, NC Hav-A-Hart Pet Rescue, Inc - is dedicated to saving dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from high-kill, gassing shelters in the central North Carolina area and educating the public on how to stop the killing. Donations needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 154, Wake Forest, NC 27588-0154

Walnut Cove, NC Animal Rescue of Stokes County - We are a non profit organization serving the unwanted and abused animals in our county, we are the only group of its kind here and we focus on humane education, low cost spay/neuter and of course rescue and adoption within our county's borders. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 448, Walnut Cove, NC 27052

Winston Salem, NC Friends of Forsyth County Animal Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 24125, Winston Salem, NC 27114

Youngsville, NC Heaven and Earth Animal Rescue - Heaven and Earth Animal Rescue Team is a nonprofit, all volunteer, limited admission rescue organization funded by private donations. We are committed to reducing the number of homeless and unwanted companion animals through education programs, spay and neuter programs, and the responsible re-homing of homeless and unwanted dogs and cats. We are a limited admissions rescue. We can only take in as many animals as our foster homes can safely and responsibly care for. We do not euthanize animals to make room for more. We simply stop taking in new animals until we have room. Each homeless companion animal will remain in our care until he or she finds a new home. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 897, Youngsville, NC 27596 Phone 919-494-2808

Charleston, SC Animal Rescue and Relief - is a non-profit organization serving the Carolinas. Foster homes and donations needed!!
Address: PO Box 13477, Charleston, SC 29422 Phone: 843-817-2367

Birds - Avian Rescuers

Bird Adoption Groups - BirdAdoption.org - Bird Adoption - Adopt a parrot or another captive bird instead of contributing to the homeless bird problem by buying from a breeder. Educate yourself on proper bird care BEFORE adopting a bird. They make difficult, demanding 'pets' because they are wild animals!

Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary - Bird rescue sanctuary for unwanted or abandoned pet birds in North Carolina.

Phoenix Landing - is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all-volunteer parrot adoption and education organization. It was established to promote and protect the welfare of parrots, especially those with an extensive lifespan.
Address: PO Box 1233, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone: 1-866-749-5634 (PHX-LNDG) or 828-658-0088

Phoenix Landing - is a non-profit all-volunteer organization. We promote and protect the welfare of parrots, especially those with an extensive lifespan. Phoenix Landing operates an adoption and foster program in the Washington D.C. region (Baltimore to Richmond), as well as North Carolina (Asheville, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham areas). Some support is available in Roanoke and Virginia Beach, VA, as well as eastern Tennessee. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 7661, Arlington, VA 22207
or PO Box 1233, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone: 1-866-749-5634 (PHX-LNDG) or 828-658-0088

The Tropics - Exotic Bird Refuge - is an organization solely dedicated to providing care for handicapped and unwanted pet birds.
Address: PO Box 686, Kannapolis, NC 28082 Phone: 704-516-0970

Wings of Hope - We are centrally located in New Jersey, providing rescue and sanctuary for a variety of pets, from avian exotics to mice. Wings of Hope does NOT maintain a shelter and we do NOT have visiting hours or hours of operation since all of our birds are in private foster home located throughout NJ and Coastal NC. Servicing the Tri-State area. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 214, Jackson, NJ 08527 Phone: 732-833-7825

Also See the following Directory (s): Bird Information or Avian Rescues

Also See the following Directory (s): Avian Rescues

Cats - Cat/Kitten Rescuers

Juggling Cats - Listing

Marley's Cat Tales - We are the adoption division of Marley Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our division is dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for stray and abandoned animals. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: 607 Webster Street, Cary, NC 27511 Phone: 919-616-2997

Catman2 Inc. - is a non profit, tax exempt, cats only, no kill shelter. Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 2344, Cullowhee, NC 28723 Phone: 828 293 0892

Feral Cat Assistance Program - Feral Cat Assistance Program holds several adoption fairs each month. You can meet a number of cats and kittens that live in foster homes at the adoption fair.
Address: PO Box 29122, Greensboro, NC 27429-9112 Phone: 336-378-0878

Marley's Fund - is dedicated to making a difference in the fight against feline retroviruses. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 1510-107 Wimbledon Drive, Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 252-215-0925

Island Cat Allies - We are a local non-profit group servicing Emerald Isle, NC and the surrounding areas. Our main objective is to increase the welfare of local feral cats through TNR (trap-neuter-return) programs. Our cats are in foster homes which are easily visited by adopters. If you'd like to foster, please let us know. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 4068, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Phone: 252-354-1138

Save Haven for Cats - Adopt Cats and kittens from SAFE Haven For Cats (SHFC) a no-kill cat shelter located in north Raleigh NC run by volunteers. Cats receive food, medical care spay neuter and social interaction prior to adoption.
Address: 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 Phone: 919-872-1128

The Animal Awareness Society - TAAS is a non-profit organization based in Randleman, NC. We work with the communities in Randolph, Guilford and surrounding counties to help people, including the elderly and those on low or fixed incomes, to spay/neuter their cats or find homes for abandoned cats that need care. Volunteers needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 102 Hilliary Street, Randleman, NC 27317 Phone: 336-498-6013

Merlin's Song - We are a not-for-profit, all volunteer, no kill feline rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, treatment, socialization and adoption of stray, unwanted, special needs, injured, neglected and abused felines.
Address: PO Box 7696, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Phone: 252-446-7611

Forgotten Felines of Forsyth - is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, committed to humanely reducing the feral and stray cat population in Forsyth and surrounding counties of North Carolina through a low-cost Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program.
Address: 302-A South Stratford Road, Box 3, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Saving Graces 4 Felines - is a non-profit organization formed to help stray, abandoned, and feral cats who have no home and are left to fend for themselves in less than desirable environments. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Siamese Cat Rescue Center - is part of the nation-wide partnership of individual non-profit Siamese Rescue Centers that are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and placing them in permanent, happy homes. Our Center covers the East Coast of the US. The shelter is open by appointment only, Monday through Sunday. Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 366 Meander Run Rd, Locust Dale, VA 22948 Phone: 540-672-6373

Also See the following Directory (s): More Cat Rescues Here or Cat Rescues

Dogs - Dog/Puppy Rescuers By Breed Order

Senior Dog Rescue Looking out for older dogs

Deaf Dog Rescue - USA

Blind Dog Rescue - Owners of dogs that are blind or visually impaired canines. Information on joining the blind dog email list.

Furbaby Rescue - First Coast Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue is based in the southeast, but with the help of our dedicated volunteers, we rescue and rehome small pure and mixed breed dogs throughout the United States, specializing in toy breeds, such as Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Yorkies, Maltese, Chihuahuas, and Pomeranians. FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: We need you wherever you are. We especially need homes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 330200, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Dogs Hope Rescue - Dogs Hope is a private dog rescue for English and German Shorthaired Pointers located near Midland ( Charlotte area), North Carolina (we have other dogs too).

Kreitzer's Critter Corral Puppy Rescue - We are a non-profit puppy rescue in Concord, NC specializing in orphaned / infant puppies who need to be bottle fed, as well as pregnant moms and moms with new babies. We rescue them, raise them and help them find forever homes. Donations needed!!
Contact: Concord, NC 28027 Phone: 704-786-8994

Diamonds in the Ruff - is a canine rescue group in North Carolina. Our goal is to find healthy, loving, lifelong homes for dogs already born into this world.
Location: Goldsboro, NC Phone: 919-222-0500 or 919-222-8604

Annabelle's Second Chance - is a small private foster home/rescue located in the Greenville/Winterville area in North Carolina focusing on the bull breeds (specifically the APBT and AST) and occasionally other pets and breeds. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Raleigh/Greensboro & Richmond VA & Winterville, NC 28590

2 Paws Up - a small group helping to transport animals from the Harnett County Shelter to people who wanted to adopt but could not make it there themselves.
Address: PO Box 37790, Raleigh, NC 27627 Phone: 919-851-4114

Canine Connections - We are a private, non-profit rescue & sanctuary that helps
animals who are abandoned, abused, and/or neglected. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Address: PO Box 263 Sanford, NC 27331

A New Leash on Life Dog Rescue - We are a non-profit organization based in North Carolina, dedicated to rescuing dogs in need. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO box 774, Wake Forest, NC 27588 Phone: 919-788-3633

Saving Grace Animals For Adoption - for Adoption is a non-profit organizations that focuses on rescuing and placing highly adoptable homeless dogs. The majority of our dogs come from local small shelters where lack of space limits their chance of being adopted. Donations and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1649, Wake Forest, NC 27588 Phone: 919-518-1180

J and J's Homeless Pet Rescue - Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 1495, Washington , NC 27889 Phone: 252-944-4969

Breed Order: Dog rescue groups are in breed order from this point down. If you don't find the breed you are looking for, try contacting several of the rescue groups and animal shelters and ask them where you can find the breed you are looking for. Most likely, somebody will be able to help you. Some rescues will rescue other breeds other than what they specialize in. So tell them, what your looking for and see if they can find that breed through their network of connections. You may also try our Dog Breed Rescue page.

Airedale Rescue Group - We focus on rescue in the southern United States. Specifically we cover Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and assist in neighboring states.

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of North Carolina - We foster the dogs in private homes around the state of North Carolina. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: PO Box 71615, Durham, NC 27722

American Bulldog Rescue - We are in Desperate need of Foster Homes!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. Boston, MA

American Bullmastiff Rescue - North Carolina Chapter - Donations needed!!
Address: Elizabeth City, NC 27906 Phone: 757-560-6734

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - ACDRA helps with rescue ONLY in the Mid-and North-Atlantic regions of the US - that includes the area from North Carolina north through Maine.

ARPH Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline - is a National Organization dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of the Australian Shepherd. Donations and Foster homes needed!! Serving All of NC/SC
Phone: 1-877-ARPH-779

NC Aussie Rescue - We do rescue and adoptions of Australian shepherd dogs. All of our available dogs are in NC volunteer foster homes. Donations and Volunteers needed!!
Contact: 7133 Beaman Court, Wendell, NC 27591 Phone: 919-272-1309

Carolina Basset Hound Rescue - Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR) is a volunteer-staffed, non-profit organization rescuing and placing stray, unwanted, neglected, and abandoned basset hounds in permanent homes. Address: PO Box 80082, Charleston, SC 29416-0082

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion (BROOD) - BROOD currently services Delaware, DC, Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, northeastern North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia,. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 1762 Timberwood Blvd, Box 248, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Phone: 301-770-7170

SandHill Beagle Rescue - We are a nonprofit organization. We are located in Eastern North Carolina.   Donations and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: Rt 1 Box 618, 54 Oxford Circle, Pinetops, NC 27864
Phone: 252-266-8895

Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue - We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit, tax-exempt, volunteer organization. We serve southeastern and central Virginia, as well as the northeastern area of North Carolina.
Address: PO Box 8084, Suffolk, VA 23438 Phone: 757-986-BARK (2275)

Boston Terrier Rescue of North Carolina - BTRNC takes in Boston Terriers from GA, NC, SC and VA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 5403 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406

Carolina Border Collie Rescue - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 2885 Atwood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue - is a non-profit pure breed Boxer dog rescue based out of Hickory, North Carolina. Our current coverage area is the state of NC, as well as regions of South Carolina. . We are committed to the rescue and placement of abused, neglected and surrendered Boxer dogs. We are always in need of foster homes, transport assistance and home visits.
Address: PO Box 1855, Hickory, NC 28603

North Carolina Boxer Rescue - 4497 Folger Road, Julian, NC 27283 Phone: 336-685-4511

Cairn Terrier Rescue Network Southeast Region - We are a national network of volunteers working to help re-home Cairns in need. The Heartland Regions is Serving AL, FL, GA, NC, SC and TN areas. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue - Southern Division - Serving AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. Donations and Volunteers needed!!

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue - We are a group of rescuers in the Southeastern part of the United States. We are dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed. We have members in AL, FL, GA, SC, NC and TN. We rescue CBR's from shelters, owner releases to rescue, strays, ect. Find a rescue near you HERE. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE in Georgia. Rockmart, GA 30153 Phone: 770-684-7831

Charlotte Cocker Rescue - We are in desperate need for volunteers, foster homes, monetary donations to help us with the enormous vet bills and on going expenses of rescue.
Address: Charlotte Cocker Rescue PO Box 1050 Kannapolis, NC 28081

Collie Rescue of the Carolinas - Donations and Foster homes needed!!
Address: PO Box 5691, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Collie Rescue of the Carolinas - is a non-profit organization dedicated to the safety and welfare of purebred rough and smooth collies. Animal shelters, humane societies, animal control, and private citizens in both North Carolina and South Carolina use our services. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 310 Old SC #11, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Phone: 336-785-0406

Southern States Dachshund Rescue - Our dogs are fostered in home across Tennessee and surrounding states. We are in need of volunteers and fosters. If you are interested please contact us. We are located in the Southeastern States right now (mostly AL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN) but are looking to expand all over the United States as time goes on. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 516 Woods Ave N, Lewisburg, TN 37091 Phone: 931-446-5533

Adopt A Spot Dalmatian Rescue - is located in Chesapeake, VA with branches in Williamsburg, DC, PA, NC and Maryland. We are dedicated to helping unwanted and abandoned Dalmatians. We are desperately seeking Foster Homes! View some of the pets we have available for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 9375, Chesapeake, VA 23321 Phone: 757-484-2940

Prayers 'n Paws Doberman Rescue, Inc - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 50 Three Star Lane, Roxboro, NC 27574 Phone: 336-322-3011

Doberman Rescue of North Carolina, Inc - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 91421, Raleigh, NC 27675

English Bulldog Rescue and Adoption - The Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) has volunteers working throughout the US and some in Canada.

On the Rebound English Bulldog Rescue - We are based in Northern Virginia, we rescue and adopt bulldogs in need from Washington D.C., VA, MD, NC, SC, and beyond.
Address: PO Box 1124, Frederick, MD 21702 Phone: 703-431-8612

English Springer Rescue America - MidSouth - We spotlight those dogs available in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama as well as from surrounding states. Most of our dogs are in foster homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

German Shepherd Rescue of North Carolina - is dedicated to saving as many dogs as it can effectively care for. We are an all volunteer, non-profit organization. Rescue and Adoptions based in Raleigh, North Carolina and supporting the Carolinas and Virginia. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 19272, Raleigh NC 27619 Phone: 919-547-4247

Costal White German Shepherd Rescue Referral, Inc - White German Shepherd Rescue. Dogs and puppies. Coastal is a not-for-profit organization that helps GSD rescues save and vet white German shepherd dogs and puppies by offering the rescue groups and shelters a courtesy listing of their wgs dogs, in hopes they find a safe, new home, or are placed in safe, temporary foster care until they find a permanent, forever home. Coastal WGSDRR is also dedicated to raising funds to assist rescue groups in paying for expensive vetting care so that heartworm positive dogs, or dogs who need surgery stand a better chance of getting rescued, treated, and adopted. We offer services in the south coastal states, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia shelters.

Cape Fear Golden Retriever Rescue - is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that rescues Golden Retrievers in need and finds them loving, permanent homes. Until a permanent home is found, all of our Goldens are cared for in private foster homes. CFGRR serves the Southeastern North Carolina counties of New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick and Onslow. Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 12697, Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-791-5001

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue - is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding permanent homes for golden retrievers in need. We always need foster homes and other volunteers.
PO Box 37156, Raleigh, NC 27627 Phone: 919-676-7144

Triad Golden Retriever Rescue - is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, humane treatment and placement of homeless Golden Retrievers, and to the education of the public about the breed. Located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina (including Greensboro and Winston-Salem), TGRR works cooperatively with other regional rescue groups.
Mailing address: 3504 Park Hill Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410 336-288-9944

Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas - GDRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to placing abandoned dogs from North and South Carolina in safe environments where they can receive the care and affection they deserve. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 2907, Huntersville, NC 28070 Phone: 704-697-9706

Circle of Friends Greyhound Rescue - is dedicated to the placement of the elite racing Greyhound. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 245 Loggerhead Rd, Statesville, NC 28625 Phone: 704-838-8145

Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue - We service Delaware, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Washington, Southern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern North Carolina.
Address: PO Box 1606, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Broad Creek Hound Rescue - We are a rescue, concentrating on scent hounds here in eastern Carolina. Our aim is to recover, rehabilitate and relocate our hounds with loving families. These dogs are intelligent, loyal, loving and gentle.
Address: PO Box 147, Bridgeton, NC 28519-0147 Phone: 252-514-2878

Magnolia Irish Setter Rescue - Magnolia Setter Rescue works in conjunction with the Florida All-Setter Rescue. We are a network of volunteers who protect and promote the Setter breeds (Gordon, Irish, English, and Irish Red & White). We use foster homes for each Setter who enters our program, therefore we do not maintain any centralized shelter facilities. Our Coordinator, Bonnie Foster, is also the Irish Setter Club of America Rescue Coordinator for Region 3, which includes AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Huntersville, NC 28078 Phone: 352-821-2155

Irish Setter Rescue - Offices in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MO, NC, NE, OH, TN, TX, and VA. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Home Office: PO Box 328, Oakland, TN 38060

SouthEastern Keeshond Club - our rescues are housed in loving foster homes across the various states. Serving FL, GA, NC, SC, and Eastern TN.

Labrador Rescue of North Carolina - Lab Rescue of NC is overwhelmed every day with the number of labs that end up in animal shelters throughout North Carolina. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 159, Wake Forest, NC 27588

Friends of Penny Min Pincher Rescue - is a non-profit, volunteer-based rescue corporation. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 174, Greensboro NC 27402 Phone: 888-685-6613

Southern Star Miniature Pincher Rescue, Inc - Southern Star MinPin Rescue, Inc. (SSMPR) is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Miniature Pinschers (minpins) of all ages. Upon entering our care, each Miniature Pincher is evaluated for general health and updated on vaccinations. After the Miniature Pinscher is restored to good physical and emotional health and spayed or neutered the search begins for the best and most appropriate home. We service AR, ID, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NC, NM, OH, OR, SC, TX, UT, WA and Canada.
Contact: Po Box 16244, Lubbock TX 79490 Phone: 866-331-PINS (7467).

Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc. - IMPS is a non-profit rescue group. IMPS attempts to assist Miniature Pinschers in need by providing foster care, transport, adoptive homes, veterinary care, and other services and information for the well-being of Miniature Pinschers.

Old English Sheepdog Rescue Network of the South East - Our mission is to rescue unwanted and abandoned Old English Sheepdogs, regardless of AKC registration, provide them with care and find permanent homes for these dogs in AL, GA, NC, SC and TN, MS and LA and anywhere else we can help. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Pug Rescue of North Carolina - We are a non-profit organization. All pugs are in foster homes until a loving forever home can be found for them.
Address: PO Box 94, Summerfield, NC 27358 Phone: 336-312-2983

Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue - Serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Eastern Tennessee.
Address: 2640 Avent Ferry Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Pug Lovers Rescue - We are in urgent need of foster homes in FL, GA, KY, MD, SC, NC, Eastern TN, and VA.
Rock Hill, SC Phone: 803-980-7729

Ratbone Rescue - Ratbone Rescues is a rescue group dedicated to helping Rat Terriers in need. Ratbone Rescues has dogs in foster homes all over the United States. We even have some in Canada. On this web site, you will find information on all of the dogs we have up for adoption. We are the Southeast region and includes our dogs living in: AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
P.O. Box 293, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue - (ARRF) is a non-profit rescue group based out of Raleigh, NC. We like to take the time and personal touch with all of our dogs. Most of our dogs go through training before they are placed. We are currently looking for more foster homes. Donations and Volunteers needed!! View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 33316, Raleigh, NC 27636 Phone: 206-888-ARRF (2773)

North Carolina Rottweiler Rescue - is the only non-profit Rottweiler Rescue Organization based out of Raleigh. Donations and Foster Homes needed!! View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
Contact (or) Send Donations to: 5613 Old Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

Capital Rottweiler Adoptions, Inc - CRA is a non-profit organization. There are no bad Rottweilers, only owners that teach them to do the wrong thing.
Mailing Address: 1464 Garner Station Blvd.#251, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-661-2168

Southern States Rescued Rottweilers - is an organization devoted to helping Rottweilers in the Southern States. We currently cover 11 states throughout the South: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Northern Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and the Virginia Peninsula.

North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue, Inc - We are a nonprofit organization. Donations, Foster Homes and Volunteers needed!! View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 1147, Holly Springs, NC 27540 Phone: 919-434-5091

Schnauzer Rescue of the Carolinas - We are a nonprofit organization with volunteers and adoptions in NC, SC, Southern Virginia, Eastern Tennessee, and Northern Georgia. Donations, Volunteers and Foster homes needed!! View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
Contact: 2643 Tumbleweed Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: 828-726-1510

Southern Siberian Rescue - We save Siberians in need and match them with good adoptive homes throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. Save a life and enrich your own! View some of the dogs we have for adoption HERE.
PO Box 98601, Raleigh, NC 27624-8601 Phone: 919-868-0798

North Carolina/West Virginia Siberian Husky Animal Rescue - is an all volunteer organization Dedicated to Siberian Huskies in Need. NCSHAR is based out of Concord, NC, but serves all of NC, and parts of VA, WV, and KY. WV Mountain Husky Rescue is based in central WV. We are always looking for new members, benefactors, and foster homes.
Mailing Address: WV Mountain Husky Rescue/NCSHAR, PO Box 136 Diana, WV 26217

Triangle Sheltie Rescue of North Carolina - We are an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping homeless Shetland Sheepdogs in Raleigh, Durham and throughout North Carolina and nearby states. Volunteers needed!!
PO Box 1198, Knightdale, NC 27545

United Yorkie Rescue - Serving AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI and WV.

Also See the following Directory (s): More Dog Rescues Here or Dog Rescues

Farm Animals

Pig Pals of NC - s a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the potbellied pig as a pet. We also offer a rescue and adoption service for these wonderful animals. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. Phone: 919-219-7762

Also See the following Directory (s): Farm Animals Rescues

Ferrets

Don't forget to check your local shelter. Sometimes they get ferrets in that need a loving home.

Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven Inc - We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose focus is the rescue, care, and placement of abused, neglected, and unwanted ferrets. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: PO Box 2160, Statesville, NC 28687 Phone: 704-838-1615

Triangle Ferret Lovers - is the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina, area's club for ferret enthusiasts.
Address: PO Box 4442, Cary NC 27519 Phone: 919-483-6902

Also See the following Directory (s): Ferret Rescues

Horses

Horse Protection Society of North Carolina - 2135 Miller Rd, China Grove, NC 28023

North Carolina Equine Rescue League - Non-profit organization which rescues abused, neglected, injured, or abandoned horses, provides them with care, and finds them a loving home.
Mailing Address: PO Box 914, Culpeper, VA 22701

Help a Horse Rescue - 2798 Raven Rock Road, Ararat, VA 24053

United States Equine Rescue League - is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. We rescue abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and rehabilitation; and finally find them a compatible, loving home. USERL always needs foster homes. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.

Heart's Desire Equine Rescue - Heart's Desire Equine Rescue is dedicated to saving abused, neglected, and unwanted horses. We also accept owner released horses in which circumstances do not allow them to keep their horse.
Address: 120 Hogans Road, Hubert, NC 28539 Phone: 910-326-3044

Also See the following Directory (s): Equine Rescues

Llamas

Southeast Llama Rescue - Southeast Llama Rescue (SELR) is a non-profit organization created to help abused, neglected, unwanted and behaviorally unmanageable llamas through prevention, education, intervention, placement and lifelong care. Foster Homes needed!! Address: Marshall, NC 28753

Also See the following Directory (s): llama Rescues