This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the dog in case they are already adopted.

Burlington Animal Services
Princess

Adoption fee is $90 for dogs. This includes DA2PPV, bordetella, and 1-year rabies vaccinations, Pyrantel dewormer treatment, Frontline treatment, spay/neuter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Princess is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Haw River, NC, 27258 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Haw River, NC, 27258.

profile last updated on 04/23/2015

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Burlington Animal Services
Chipper

Adoption fee is $90 for dogs. This includes DA2PPV, bordetella, and 1-year rabies vaccinations, Pyrantel dewormer treatment, Frontline treatment, spay/neuter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Chipper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Haw River, NC, 27258 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Haw River, NC, 27258.

profile last updated on 04/23/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Burlington Animal Services
Lonely

Adoption fee is $90 for dogs. This includes DA2PPV, bordetella, and 1-year rabies vaccinations, Pyrantel dewormer treatment, Frontline treatment, spay/neuter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Lonely is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Haw River, NC, 27258 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Haw River, NC, 27258.

profile last updated on 04/23/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Burlington Animal Services
Milly

Adoption fee is $90 for dogs. This includes DA2PPV, bordetella, and 1-year rabies vaccinations, Pyrantel dewormer treatment, Frontline treatment, spay/neuter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Milly is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Haw River, NC, 27258 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Haw River, NC, 27258.

profile last updated on 04/23/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Burlington Animal Services
Starla

Adoption fee is $90 for dogs. This includes DA2PPV, bordetella, and 1-year rabies vaccinations, Pyrantel dewormer treatment, Frontline treatment, spay/neuter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Starla is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Haw River, NC, 27258 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Haw River, NC, 27258.

profile last updated on 04/23/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Lending Paws A Hand
Tucker

Well hello everypawty! Did you say you wanted to get to know me? Well, lets see, I love humans, but...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier, Black Labrador Retriever? Tucker is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sanford, NC, 27331 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier, Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Sanford, NC, 27331.

profile last updated on 02/12/2021

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Black Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Spirit Canine Rescue
Papa the Model

Age: 6 years old (approx) Weight: 50 pounds Adoption Fee: $175 (includes microchip, neuter surgery and vaccinations) Papa is a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bulldog? Papa the Model is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Snow Camp, NC, 27349 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bulldog searching for a forever family near Snow Camp, NC, 27349.

profile last updated on 06/13/2017

  • American Bulldog
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Loving, Out-going, Social
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
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Crazy's Claws N' Paws
Blanca

I am very active & heard-headed so I need an experienced adopter. I love to play & take things outside,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Blanca is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Goldsboro, NC, 27533 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Goldsboro, NC, 27533.

profile last updated on 07/31/2018

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Bob's Animal Rescue Kids - BARK
Hazel

Hazel is a special girl. She is a tripod, a total love bug, and enjoys lots or rubs and affection....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Hazel is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Cary, NC, 27512 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Cary, NC, 27512.

profile last updated on 03/12/2021

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
PAW-fect Match Rescue
Cooper

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application **Please read the full bio...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever? Cooper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Holly Springs, NC, 27540 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Holly Springs, NC, 27540.

profile last updated on 08/14/2019

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Colonial Capital Humane Society
River

I came to CCHS after being found in flood water during Hurricane Florence. I was so skinny and sick, but...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Pit Bull Terrier? River is looking for a forever family in the surrounding New Bern, NC, 28563 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near New Bern, NC, 28563.

profile last updated on 02/09/2022

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Top RJs Rescue and Rehab
JUNE

My name is June. Is anyone out there looking to add me to their family? I’ve been at the rescue...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever? JUNE is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pollocksville, NC, 28573 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Pollocksville, NC, 28573.

profile last updated on 07/07/2020

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
PAW-fect Match Rescue
Sid

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application Sid is a fun guy...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Cattle Dog, Jack Russell Terrier? Sid is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Holly Springs, NC, 27540 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Cattle Dog, Jack Russell Terrier searching for a forever family near Holly Springs, NC, 27540.

profile last updated on 11/16/2019

  • Cattle Dog
    • Temperment: Aggressive, Alert, Energetic, Intelligent, Loyal, Protective, Responsive
    • Breed Group: Herding
  • Jack Russell Terrier
    • Temperment: Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Energetic, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue
Dunkin

This pouty lip boy is Dunkin! He has the cutest face ever. Dunkin was part of a cruelty case so...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Dunkin is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Raleigh, NC, 27614 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Raleigh, NC, 27614.

profile last updated on 07/25/2025

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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Bladen County Animal Shelter
Jelly Bean

At first glance, Jelly Bean may seem like a playful ball of energy, but she's so much more than that....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Jelly Bean is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Elizabethtown, NC, 28337 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Elizabethtown, NC, 28337.

profile last updated on 12/09/2023

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
PAW-fect Match Rescue
Remylynn

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application Remy is truly the sweetest...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Pit Bull Terrier? Remylynn is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Holly Springs, NC, 27540 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Holly Springs, NC, 27540.

profile last updated on 07/02/2020

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
PAW-fect Match Rescue
Peaches

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application ***Peaches is very scared and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Labrador Retriever? Peaches is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Holly Springs, NC, 27540 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Holly Springs, NC, 27540.

profile last updated on 08/12/2020

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
PAW-fect Match Rescue
Bonnie

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application Meet Bonnie and Clyde, a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Terrier? Bonnie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Holly Springs, NC, 27540 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Terrier searching for a forever family near Holly Springs, NC, 27540.

profile last updated on 10/09/2020

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
PAW-fect Match Rescue
Clyde

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application Meet Bonnie and Clyde, a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Terrier? Clyde is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Holly Springs, NC, 27540 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Terrier searching for a forever family near Holly Springs, NC, 27540.

profile last updated on 10/09/2020

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Top RJs Rescue and Rehab
Buddy

Hi my name is Buddy. I'm about 7 or 8 years old. I had a family a long time ago,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Buddy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pollocksville, NC, 28573 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Pollocksville, NC, 28573.

profile last updated on 02/03/2021

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina
Zeus

Come and meet Zeus! This big, strong, and handsome pup is very playful. His favorite toy is his rope toy....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Zeus is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Elizabeth City, NC, 27906 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Elizabeth City, NC, 27906.

profile last updated on 01/23/2021

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
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Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption
Mojo Jojo (Foster Animal)

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. My name is Mojo but the people here...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Mojo Jojo (Foster Animal) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sanford, NC, 27330 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Sanford, NC, 27330.

profile last updated on 02/18/2021

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Top RJs Rescue and Rehab
Barry

Hi! My name is Barry. I am 4 years old. I was wandering on 10 Mile Fork Road before the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Barry is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pollocksville, NC, 28573 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Pollocksville, NC, 28573.

profile last updated on 03/18/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Lending Paws A Hand
Xena

Now look, people, I don't wanna brag.... but..... if you are looking for the best of both worlds for a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer? Xena is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sanford, NC, 27331 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer searching for a forever family near Sanford, NC, 27331.

profile last updated on 03/28/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Rescues-4-Rescues
Tay Tay (Tater)

Tater came into our program when his owner passed away (was 82) the next-door neighbors were the close thing she...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Hound? Tay Tay (Tater) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Selma, NC, 27576 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Hound searching for a forever family near Selma, NC, 27576.

profile last updated on 05/04/2021

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Rottweiler Hearts Rescue
LUKE B

LUKE B - This handsome big boy is sure to steal some hearts! Luke Bryan is definitely a ladies man...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rottweiler, Pit Bull Terrier? LUKE B is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chapel Hill, NC, 27516 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rottweiler, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Chapel Hill, NC, 27516.

profile last updated on 08/15/2021

  • Rottweiler
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Fearless, Good-natured, Independent, Intelligent, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Lending Paws A Hand
Lilo

Hey! Watch me roll! I looooovvvee rolling in the grass! Best part ever is that you can't see my grass...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Black Labrador Retriever? Lilo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Sanford, NC, 27331 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Sanford, NC, 27331.

profile last updated on 06/09/2021

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Black Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird