Local Rescue Resources
Table of Contents
All Species
- Best Friends (Cary, NC)
- Second Chance (Raleigh, NC)
- Petfinder (nationwide database of rescue pets)
- Hugs for Homeless Animals (nationwide rescue listing)
- Snowflake Rescue (Raleigh, NC)
- APS of Durham
- Orange County Animal Services (Chapel Hill, NC)
- Paws4Ever (Mebane, NC)
- Neshama Animal Rescue (Raleigh, NC)
Cats
- The Goathouse Cat Refuge (Pittsboro, NC)
- Alley Cats and Angels
- Safe Haven for Cats
Dogs
- Golden Retriever Rescue (Raleigh, NC)
- Triangle Beagle Rescue (Raleigh, NC)
- Lab Rescue (Winston-Salem, NC and Charlotte, NC)
- Triangle Sheltie Rescue
- German Shepherd Rescue
- Carolina Boxer Rescue
- Pit Bull Rescue Central
- Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
- North Carolina Schnauzer Rescue
- Mid-Atlantic Pug Rescue
- Coalition to Unchain Dogs
Other Species
- House Rabbit Society (rabbit rescue and information)
- Safe Haven (Raleigh, NC)
- Carolina Equine Rescue & Assistance
- Triangle Ferret Lovers
- Raleigh Rodent Rescue (Raleigh, NC)
Sanctuaries
- Best Friends (Kenab, Utah)
- Happy Hills (near Greensboro, NC)
- Rescue Me Bird Sanctuary (Virginia)
Spay/Neuter
- Spay & Neuter Assistance Program of North Carolina (SNAP-NC) (919) 783-7627
- Operation Catnip (Feral cats only) – (919) 779-7247
- AnimalKind $20 Fix (919) 870-1660
- Safe Haven for Cats
Animal Advocacy
- Animals’ Agenda
- North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare
- Beyond Fences
- Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge (Pittsboro, NC)
- Piedmont Wildlife Center (Chapel Hill, NC)
Pet Food Pantries
- Pet Food Pantry – dogs and cats. Part of Safe Haven for Cats in Raleigh. Must complete application.
- Animeals – dogs and cats. Provides pet food to home bound seniors and disabled pet owners in Wake County who are members of Resources for Seniors.
- The “No Empty Bowl Project” of the Friends of Wake County Animal Center. Four locations distributing pet food.
- SPCA of Wake County Food Pantry. Provides pet food once a month. First come first served. See calendar. Currently scheduled for the third Saturday of each month from 8am to 10am.
- Durham Animal Protection Society – Pet food Assistance Program – dogs and cats. Must complete application.
- Beyond Fences. Provides pet food and other supplies to needy families.
Feral Cats
Health, Training and Behavior
- Humane Society of the United States – Pet care issues and concerns
- ASPCA Pet Care & Nutrition Information
- Denver Dumb Friends League Information on behavior, training etc.
- Veterinarian Information
- Wonder Puppy Can we help you keep your pet?
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Pet Care Tips
- Cheery Dogs, Dog Training by Jane Marshall, an IAR Partner