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Dog rescues and shelters near Durham, NC

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Durham

37within 50 miles
15shelters
22rescue groups

There are 37 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Durham, North Carolina, from 3 to 49 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Durham

5

Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary

Rougemont, NC · 16 mi away · Rescue group
4.9181 reviews
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8

Change Of Heart Pit Bull Rescue

Raleigh, NC · 18 mi away · Rescue group · Pitbull
4.114 reviews
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11

PawBoost

Raleigh, NC · 21 mi away · Rescue group
4.8149 reviews
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14

Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Rescue of North Carolina

Youngsville, NC · 24 mi away · Rescue group · Sheltie
4.117 reviews
(919) 306-5148 Website Directions
16

SPCA of Wake County Admission Center

Garner, NC · 26 mi away · Rescue group
4.592 reviews
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20

Carolina Chinchilla Ranch

Roxboro, NC · 29 mi away · Rescue group
4.933 reviews
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All dog rescues and shelters in North Carolina · Dog breeders near Durham

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Durham, NC?

There are 37 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Durham. The closest is Animal Protection Society of Durham in Durham, about 3 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Durham?

15 animal shelters and 22 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 2 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.