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Dog rescues and shelters near Raleigh, NC

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Raleigh

34within 50 miles
11shelters
23rescue groups

There are 34 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina, from 1 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 Raleigh

1

PawBoost

Raleigh, NC · under 1 mi away · Rescue group
4.8149 reviews
5

SPCA of Wake County Admission Center

Garner, NC · 6 mi away · Rescue group
4.592 reviews
7

Change Of Heart Pit Bull Rescue

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

Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Rescue of North Carolina

Youngsville, NC · 19 mi away · Rescue group · Sheltie
4.117 reviews
21

Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary

Rougemont, NC · 34 mi away · Rescue group
4.9181 reviews
25

Rescue Rangers

Dunn, NC · 37 mi away · Rescue group
4.36 reviews
33

Carolina Chinchilla Ranch

Roxboro, NC · 47 mi away · Rescue group
4.933 reviews

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Raleigh, NC?

There are 34 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Raleigh. The closest is PawBoost in Raleigh, about 1 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Raleigh?

11 animal shelters and 23 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.