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
SPCA of Wake County
Wake County Animal Center
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
SPCA of Wake County Admission Center
Mojo’s Safe Haven
Change Of Heart Pit Bull Rescue
Saving Grace Animals for Adoption NC
Celtic Cattery
Dream Chasers
Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Rescue of North Carolina
Blackdog Club
Animal Protection Society of Durham
Green Ember Rabbitry
Bless A Puppy Rescue and Rehoming Center
Breadbox Farm
Orange County Animal Services
Oaky Doak Farm
Brajboro Cow Sanctuary
Goathouse Refuge
Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary
Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. AKA CARA
Granville County Animal Control Shelter
Cougar Pets Rescue
Rescue Rangers
For the Love of Dogs NC
Lee County Animal Shelter
Paws4ever
Vance County Animal Shelter
Nash County Pet Connection Center
Wilson County Animal Enforcement
Burlington Animal Services
Carolina Chinchilla Ranch
Person County Animal Services
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.