Adoptable pets by breed and age
Pets waiting at 108 North Carolina shelters and 240 rescues, grouped by the breed or age their listing gives.
By age
Dogs and cats by breed
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1,187 waiting Pit bull type dogs Couch cuddler energy, if you ask them -
637 waiting Longhair and mediumhair cats Fluff for days -
542 waiting Labrador retrievers Fetch first, questions later -
455 waiting Hounds and coonhounds Will follow their nose anywhere -
429 waiting Terriers Bold, busy and full of spark -
202 waiting Chihuahuas Small dog, very big personality -
196 waiting Boxers Big hearts, bigger zoomies -
191 waiting German shepherds Smart, loyal and ready to learn -
173 waiting Huskies Chatty, fluffy and full of opinions -
166 waiting Shepherd mixes Clever minds, loyal hearts -
116 waiting Australian cattle dogs Busy brains looking for a job -
88 waiting Beagles A nose for snacks and adventure -
64 waiting Rottweilers Big softies who love a good lean -
59 waiting Great Pyrenees Gentle giants with a watchful eye -
56 waiting Poodles and doodles Brainy, bouncy and curly -
54 waiting Jack Russell terriers Tiny legs, huge adventures -
50 waiting Australian shepherds Fluffy coats, busy minds -
50 waiting Siamese cats Chatty cats with plenty to say -
49 waiting American bulldogs Muscle, heart and a big grin -
43 waiting Dachshunds Short legs, long loyalty -
41 waiting Border collies Brains, speed and endless focus -
39 waiting Golden retrievers Sunshine with a wagging tail
No breed matches yet. Every pet waiting is on our adoptable pets page, where you can filter by any breed a shelter lists.
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Counts from our latest daily check. Pets on a stray hold are not counted, and a mix can count under two breeds. Breed labels are each shelter's best guess.