Animal Shelters in Raleigh, NC

Discover animal shelters and pet rescues in Raleigh. Find organizations in Wake County helping animals find loving homes.

20
Shelters & Rescues
54%
Pet Ownership Rate
300
Pets Available

Featured Shelters & Rescues

#1 TOP RATED

2 Paws Up

Raleigh, NC 27627

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#2 TOP RATED

All Good Dogs Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27604

📞 Phone:(919) 610-9600

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All Good Dogs Rescue was created out of a deep commitment to rescue and a desire to support both at-risk...

#3 TOP RATED

Carolina Cat Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27615

Carolina Cat Rescue's mission is to help the unwanted cats and kittens of North Carolina.

#4 TOP RATED

Cause For Paws of NC

Raleigh, NC 27603

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Cause for Paws of NC is a non-profit organization committed to protecting, nurturing, and finding homes for unwanted or displaced...

#5 TOP RATED

Freedom Ride Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27604

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Freedom Ride Rescue brings together volunteers who share a love for animals and a dream to see a no-kill state....

#6 TOP RATED

German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption

Raleigh, NC 27619

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#7 TOP RATED

Heaven and Earth Animal Rescue Team (HEART)

P.O. Box 18172

Raleigh, NC 27619

#8 TOP RATED

Love Mutts Rescue, Inc.

Raleigh, NC 27675

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Love Mutts Rescue, Inc. (LMR) is a non-breed-specific dog rescue operating in central North Carolina and south central Virginia. We...

#9 TOP RATED

Marden's Ark Corporation

Raleigh, NC 27614

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Our mission is to provide the needed medical care, socialization, and appropriate family for dogs, cats and birds in need....

#10 TOP RATED

Meow House Cat Rescue

3225 Marie Dr

Raleigh, NC 27604

📞 Phone:919-873-0051

#11 TOP RATED

Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue

4012 Mitchell Mill Road

Raleigh, NC 27612

📞 Phone:(919) 266-8177

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#12 TOP RATED

Neshama Animal Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27616

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Neshama Rescue is an all volunteer independent, pending 501 (c)(3) animal welfare and education organization. Our mission is to promote...

#13 TOP RATED

Part of the Pack Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27616

The mission of PPR is to reduce the number of homeless, abused, and abandoned animals and improve their quality of...

#14 TOP RATED

Rafiki's Rescues

Raleigh, NC 27603

📞 Phone:(813) 205-9509

Our mission is save as many cats in our neighborhood as possible. Finding loving, permanent homes for all 16 cats...

#15 TOP RATED

SAFE HAVEN FOR CATS

8431-137 Garvey Drive

Raleigh, NC 27616

📞 Phone:(919) 872-7233

#16 TOP RATED

Save a Dog a Day Rescue

590 Three Mile Harbor/Hog Creek Road

Raleigh, NC 27615

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We cannot save every dog but we can SAVE A DOG A DAY. Our dog and puppies live in our...

#17 TOP RATED

Snowflake Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 97594

Raleigh, NC 27624

📞 Phone:919-990-2478

#18 TOP RATED

Southern Siberian Rescue

PO Box 98601

Raleigh, NC 27624

📞 Phone:919-868-0798

#19 TOP RATED

SPCA of Wake County

200 Petfinder Lane

Raleigh, NC 27603

📞 Phone:(919) 772-2326

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County is dedicated to creating a more humane...

#20 TOP RATED

The Fort - Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center

Raleigh, NC 27616

📞 Phone:(919) 505-3199

Fortitudine Vincimus, Latin for, "By Endurance We Conquer." The Fort-Fortitudine Vincimus Rescue Center is no-kill, non-profit, non-Discriminatory Pit Bull Rescue....

About Pet Adoption in Raleigh

Raleigh is home to numerous animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to helping pets find loving families. With a pet ownership rate of 54%, the city has a strong community of animal lovers.

Whether you're looking to adopt a dog, cat, or other pet, you'll find many reputable organizations offering adoption services, foster programs, and volunteer opportunities throughout Raleigh and North Carolina.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

  • Save a Life: Give a deserving animal a second chance
  • Cost-Effective: Lower adoption fees than breeders
  • Health Checked: Pets are vetted, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered
  • Support Included: Guidance from experienced staff