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Puppies and dogs in North Carolina

Looking for a puppy or dog in North Carolina? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Callahan

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Male, Adult
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › 3.5 years old | Lab x Border Collie mix | Loyal, Loving, and Ready for His Person Callahan is a sweet, smart boy who loves being around his people. He’s great with kids and other dogs, and once he knows you, he’s your best friend for life. He’s part Lab, part Border Collie, which means he’s loyal, clever, and always down for a cuddle or a game of fetch. Callahan is looking for a home where someone’s around more often—he really shines when he has company and a steady routine. His current family loves him but realized he’d do better in a quieter home with more time to focus on him. He’s a good boy who just needs the right setup to feel secure and happy. If you’re looking for a faithful sidekick who wants nothing more than to hang out and love on his people, Callahan’s your guy.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 13, 2025, 9:02 pm
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Bingo

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Holly Springs, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Bingo is the perfect mix of a cat and a dog, he rewards people who respect his boundaries with cuddles and little kisses when he's in the mood.  Bingo likes the finer things in life, like bacon flavored treats, soft beds and blankets he can use to burrow under.  He is the sweetest chi his fosterer has ever encountered.  He can take or leave other dogs and would be comfortable as an only dog or in a house with other laid back, more mature dogs.  He hasn't experienced children, but we suspect he would prefer older children who would be respectful of his need for alone time. To apply for Bingo please click here: https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=19762458  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 13, 2025, 9:02 pm
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Bear (CL)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats,
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[DogName] is a COURTESY LISTING available for private adoption -- for more information, please contact the owner listed below. DO NOT apply through the GSRA website as this dog and owner are not affiliated with GSRA. Well behaved, very energetic, listens to commands. Can sit, stay and go into crate on command, can walk on and off leash (Would need refresher/ bond with person to walk off leash) Would like to rehome with his brother apollo. All information is the same. Picture includes both dogs. Apollo is on the left and bear is on the right. Alyssa BenjaminSumter, SC weiss.alyssa21499@gmail.com Contact the owner listed above for more information about [DogName]. Please visit our website www.gsdrescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
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Apollo (CL)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with cats,
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[DogName] is a COURTESY LISTING available for private adoption -- for more information, please contact the owner listed below. DO NOT apply through the GSRA website as this dog and owner are not affiliated with GSRA. Well behaved, very energetic, listens to commands. Can sit, stay and go into crate on command, can walk on and off leash (Would need refresher/ bond with person to walk off leash) Would like to rehome with his brother bear. All information is the same. Picture includes both dogs. Apollo is on the left and bear is on the right. Alyssa BenjaminSumter, SC weiss.alyssa21499@gmail.com Contact the owner listed above for more information about [DogName]. Please visit our website www.gsdrescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
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58707920

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Greenville, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Shade

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Winston Salem, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Shelters & rescues in North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in North Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Happy Hills Animal Foundation

3143 Happy Hills Dr, Staley, NC 27355

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Canines Can Change

36290-B Finger Road, Mt.'Pleasant, NC 28124

Pet Types: dogs

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Capital Rottweiler Adoptions Inc

1464 Garner Station Blvd.#251, Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: dogs

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Carolina Border Collie Rescue

7809 Cedar Point Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358

Pet Types: dogs

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Charlottes Haven for Rescued Dogs

P.O. Box 404, 40965 Millingsport Road, Richfield, NC 28137

Pet Types: dogs

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Fauna Rescue

1329 Burnetts Chapel Rd., Greensboro, NC 27406

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Forsyth County Animal Control

5570 Sturmer Park Circle, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Fort Bragg Adoption Facility

Bldg 2-7402, Reilly Rd , Fort Bragg, NC 28310

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Greene County Animal Shelter

227 Kingold Blvd. Suite B, Snow Hill, NC 28580

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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H.A.R.T. Foundation

2540 Becky Hill Road, Lexington, NC 27295

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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