Shelter & Rescue Pets

Links to Shelter & Rescue Sites

NetPets

Petfinder.com

AKC Breed Rescue

Notice: NCRAOA will provide links to purebred rescue upon request in the hope that this service is beneficial to both the public and to the dogs waiting in foster homes. NCRAOA does not provide endorsement by offering this link. It is the responsibility of the buyer to understand contractual obligations required before adoption, and to investigate health, temperament, and needs of any dog before purchase or adoption.

How Do You Find Responsible Rescue?

Not All Rescue Organizations are Created Equal

Afghan Hound Club of America-National Rescue

North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue

Pug Rescue of North Carolina

Central Carolina Poodle Club

Central Carolina Poodle Club Rescue

Collie Rescue of the Carolinas


Animal Hoarding - A Community Problem

The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium. Tufts University

People Who Hoard Animals, by The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium, Corresponding Author Randy Frost, Ph.D., Psychiatric Times, April 2000 Vol. XVII Issue 4


NC General Statutes-Animal Cruelty

Understanding the Animal Cruelty Statute

NCGS Article 47 Section 14-360, Animal Cruelty

NCGS Chapter 19A - Protection of Animals


NC COUNTY SURVEY - SHELTERS AND REGULATIONS

This survey was completed by NCRAOA using a combination of interviews with county personnel and review of available animal control ordinances. We are in the process of updating the survey so please check back soon!
Shelters and Regulations

SHELTER STRATEGIES

Animal Shelter Strategies
CHOOSING A DOG

More information can be found on the Dog Home Page
under the heading "Choosing a Dog"

Consider A Rescue Dog

A New Beginning: Rescue Dogs From an Obedience Instructor’s Perspective

A Note to Those Looking for a Purebred Dog

Can We Help You Keep Your Pet. Wonderpuppy.net


THE NO KILL SHELTER DEBATE

USA Today. Kinder, gentler animal shelters

7 things you probably didn't know about shelters

Redefining pet overpopulation: The no-kill movement and the new jet setters. by Patti Strand, NAIA

What is a no kill shelter


LOW COST SPAY NEUTER CLINICS

Kernersville Spay Neuter Clinic
2780 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284
336-723-7550

Humane Society of Rowan County
Spay Neuter Shuttle

Triad Spay/Neuter Clinic
3163 Hines Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405
704-375-3222

Cabarrus Spay Neuter Clinic
413 Church St N, Concord, NC 28025
Phone: 704-784-6304

Asheville Humane Alliance
231 Haywood Street, Asheville NC
828-252-2079
info@humanealliance.org

Transylvania County
Noah's Ark 828-884-6600
Humane Society 828-884-6577
Animal Lighthouse 828-884-9504

Humane Society of Charlotte
704-333-4130

Animal Protection Society of Orange County
6311-A Nicks Road, Mebane, NC 27302
919-304-2300

Alley Cat Allies
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Organizations by State

Haywood Animal Welfare Association PO Box 992 Waynesville NC 28786 828-452-1329 or 452-3751 Takes phone calls Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Call for information or to make a reservation for the next clinic. Holds clinics twice a month.

Friends of Felines PO Box 475 Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-452-6721 Email friendsoffelines@aol.com For feral cats, spay/neuter clinics are held on Sundays. Call for details and appointments. Friends of Felines is run entirely by volunteers.

Coastal Cat Clinic Jacksonville, NC 910-938-4515

Second Chance Pet Adoptions Cary, NC 919-460-0610 Operation Catnip provides free spay/neuter and vaccinations for feral and stray cats.

Friends of Feral Felines PO Box 473385 Charlotte NC 28247 704-348-1578 www.friendsofferalfelines.org FFF coordinates low cost s-n events for feral cats and also can tell you about local veterinarians who offer low cost s-n for feral cats at other times. Call for information about low cost s-n in your area, feral cat caretaking, or if you need to borrow carriers or humane traps, or if you are a land owner or farmer willing to host displaced feral cats, or if you'd like to volunteer to help.