--- title: "Pet Adoption Events and Low-Cost Clinics in NC - NC Pet Project" description: "Upcoming adoption events and low-cost spay/neuter, vaccine, rabies and microchip clinics across North Carolina. Filter by type, county or ZIP code, and add any event to your calendar." url: https://ncpetproject.org/events/ --- ![A woman kneels to greet a dog at an outdoor adoption event under a blue canopy, with volunteers and other dogs on the lawn behind](https://ncpetproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/find-legitimate-rescue-nc-hero-wide.webp) # Pet events in North Carolina Adoption events and low-cost spay/neuter, vaccine and microchip clinics, checked against each organizer's own page and updated every day. Form fields: Type; County; Near ZIP code (within 50 miles). Submit it on the web page. 41 upcoming events List Month view ## This week 1. Vaccine clinic ### Low-cost vaccination clinic Coastal Humane Society **Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 to 11 a.m.** Where Martin's Point Veterinary Hospital, 6405 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, Dare County Price Dogs: rabies $10 (1 year), DAP $15, Bordetella $11, Lepto $16, heartworm test $20. Cats: rabies $10 (1 year), FVRCP $13 Who can come Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers. Cash or credit card, no checks. Coastal Humane Society's clinics are open to residents of Dare and lower Currituck counties. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Low-cost vaccination clinic](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/manual-coastal-humane-2026-10-24.ics) Source: [Coastal Humane Society event page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.facebook.com/OBXCoastalHumane). Last checked October 18, 2026. 2. Adoption event ### Adoption Fair Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) **Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.** Where AARF, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, Forsyth County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Fair](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-aarf-f8fdfb9118.ics) Source: [Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aarfws.org/upcoming-events/2026/10/24/adoption-fair). Last checked October 21, 2026. 3. Adoption event ### PetSmart Adoption Event (NAW) Paws of the Pines Rescue **Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.** Where PetSmart, 11088 US Highway 15 501 North, Aberdeen, NC, 28315, Moore County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: PetSmart Adoption Event (NAW)](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-35933b9756.ics) Source: [Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pawsofthepinesrescue.org/events/petsmart-adoption-day-naw-102426). Last checked October 21, 2026. 4. Adoption event ### PetsMart Adoption Event Adoption First Animal Rescue **Saturday, October 24, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.** Where Petsmart- Western, 1335 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, Onslow County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: PetsMart Adoption Event](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-adoption-first-animal-rescue-a924cd8a9b.ics) Source: [Adoption First Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://adoptionfirstanimalrescue.com/event-single/petsmart-adoption-event-7/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 5. Adoption event ### Puppy Meet & Greet at A Lil’ R&R Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies **Saturday, October 24, 2026, noon to 2 p.m.** Where A Lil R & R, 540 Saint Albans Drive Ste 110, Raleigh, NC, Wake County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Puppy Meet & Greet at A Lil’ R&R](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-blazin-trails-bottle-babies-3877fe8abd.ics) Source: [Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://blazintrailsbottlebabies.org/event/puppy-meet-greet-at-a-lil-rr/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 6. Adoption event ### Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville **Saturday, October 24, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.** Where PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28805, Buncombe County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-mountain-pet-rescue-asheville-00c113c654.ics) Source: [Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.mountainpetrescueavl.org/event/meows-with-mpr-avl-3/2026-10-24/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 7. Adoption event ### Barktoberfest – Boxyard RTP Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m.** Where Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Barktoberfest – Boxyard RTP](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-46a066a37d.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/dog-adoption-event-10-24-26/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 8. Adoption event ### Pup-O-Ween – Hi-Wire Brewing – Durham Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies **Sunday, October 25, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.** Where Hi Wire Brewery, 800 Taylor St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Event details with Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies (opens in a new tab)](https://www.facebook.com/events/4601195230207782) [Add to my calendar: Pup-O-Ween – Hi-Wire Brewing – Durham](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-blazin-trails-bottle-babies-77b4266f42.ics) Source: [Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://blazintrailsbottlebabies.org/event/pup-o-ween-hi-wire-brewing-durham/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 9. Adoption event ### Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham Independent Animal Rescue **Sunday, October 25, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where PetSmart – North Pointe Dr., 1720 N Pointe Dr., Durham, NC 27705, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-156ffb3c5b.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/cat-adoption-event-petsmart-north-durham-6/). Last checked October 21, 2026. ## Next week 1. Adoption event ### Adoption Fair Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) **Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.** Where AARF, 302 Thurston Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, Forsyth County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Fair](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-aarf-d0c2ff0b4b.ics) Source: [Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aarfws.org/upcoming-events/2026/10/31/adoption-fair). Last checked October 21, 2026. 2. Adoption event ### Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, October 31, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Unleashed – Parkway Plaza Durham, 4215 University Dr, Ste 13, Durham, NC 27707, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-d3746354f4.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/cat-adoption-event-unleashed-mutts-31/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 3. Adoption event ### Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville **Saturday, October 31, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.** Where PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28805, Buncombe County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-mountain-pet-rescue-asheville-e6a5b12d8d.ics) Source: [Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.mountainpetrescueavl.org/event/meows-with-mpr-avl-3/2026-10-31/). Last checked October 21, 2026. ## Later ### November 2026 1. Adoption event #### Adoption Preview Event: Backyard Market @ CHNO Coffee (Mon. Nov. 2nd) Windsor Kittens **Monday, November 2, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m.** Where CHNO Coffee, 4612 Gilead Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28217, Mecklenburg County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Preview Event: Backyard Market @ CHNO Coffee (Mon. Nov. 2nd)](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-windsor-kittens-97ff4bda30.ics) Source: [Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.windsorkittens.org/events/backyard-110226). Last checked October 21, 2026. 2. Vaccine clinic #### Vaccine and Microchip Clinic – Nov 7 SAFE Haven for Cats **Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.** Where SAFE Care Spay / Neuter Clinic, 8411-133A Garvey Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616, Wake County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Vaccine and Microchip Clinic – Nov 7](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-safe-haven-for-cats-3d272d5b54.ics) Source: [SAFE Haven for Cats events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.safehavenforcats.org/event-sh/vaccine-and-microchip-clinic-nov-7/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 3. Vaccine clinic #### Low Cost Vaccine Clinic Blue Ridge Humane Society **Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.** Where 353 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River, NC 28759, Mills River, Henderson County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Low Cost Vaccine Clinic](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-blue-ridge-humane-society-fc21eb9de2.ics) Source: [Blue Ridge Humane Society events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.blueridgehumane.org/calendar/low-cost-vaccine-clinic-4-2-2-2/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 4. Adoption event #### Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, November 7, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Petco @ Eastgate, 1800 E Franklin St #19, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Orange County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-65ef0cb451.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/cat-adoption-event-petco-eastgate-6/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 5. Adoption event #### Pet Supermarket Monthly Adoption Event Paws of the Pines Rescue **Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1 to 3 p.m.** Where Pet Supermarket, 1700 Old Morganton Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, Moore County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Pet Supermarket Monthly Adoption Event](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-06ce8a2d13.ics) Source: [Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pawsofthepinesrescue.org/events/2026-1-zwh8x-y42b2-areb3-z7zy8-xrx3z-mbb7p-6aaek-br3lm-tpnl8-thb8f). Last checked October 21, 2026. 6. Adoption event #### Adoption Event at Petco Lending Paws A Hand **Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m.** Where Petco, 3070 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27332, Lee County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Event at Petco](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-lending-paws-a-hand-a8dad026ce.ics) Source: [Lending Paws A Hand events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://lpah.org/event/adoption-event-at-petco/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 7. Adoption event #### Adoption Preview Event: Two Buck Saloon (Sat. Nov. 7th) Windsor Kittens **Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m.** Where Two Buck Saloon, 4624 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28205, Mecklenburg County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Preview Event: Two Buck Saloon (Sat. Nov. 7th)](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-windsor-kittens-ad3dd3976f.ics) Source: [Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.windsorkittens.org/events/twobuck-110726). Last checked October 21, 2026. 8. Vaccine clinic #### Low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic Orange County Animal Services **Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon** Where Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC, Orange County Price $10 rabies vaccines, $35 microchips, free DA2PPV and FVRCP vaccines Who can come You do not need to be an Orange County resident. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers (one per carrier). Bring a previous rabies certificate for a 3-year shot. Booking Walk-ins welcome [Add to my calendar: Low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/manual-orange-county-2026-11-14.ics) Source: [Orange County Animal Services event page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.orangecountync.gov/308/Low-Cost-Clinics). Last checked October 17, 2026. 9. Adoption event #### Raleigh Ricci Rescues in the Park Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies **Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.** Where Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609, Wake County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Event details with Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies (opens in a new tab)](https://www.facebook.com/events/1559279202366258/?rdid=TqwQVVNweZuSBUWX&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1JJ7J5K8PL%2F#) [Add to my calendar: Raleigh Ricci Rescues in the Park](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-blazin-trails-bottle-babies-48fba668b8.ics) Source: [Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://blazintrailsbottlebabies.org/event/raleigh-ricci-rescues-in-the-park/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 10. Adoption event #### Cared for Canine & Cat Pet Store Adoption Event Paws of the Pines Rescue **Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.** Where Cared For Canine & Cat, 1150 Old US Highway 1, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, Moore County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cared for Canine & Cat Pet Store Adoption Event](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-9fa2ff590f.ics) Source: [Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pawsofthepinesrescue.org/events/cared-for-canine-cat-pet-store-adoption-event-1126). Last checked October 21, 2026. 11. Adoption event #### PetsMart Adoption Event Adoption First Animal Rescue **Saturday, November 14, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.** Where Petsmart- Western, 1335 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546, Onslow County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: PetsMart Adoption Event](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-adoption-first-animal-rescue-7a193d9356.ics) Source: [Adoption First Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://adoptionfirstanimalrescue.com/event-single/petsmart-adoption-event-8/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 12. Adoption event #### Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, November 14, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Unleashed – Parkway Plaza Durham, 4215 University Dr, Ste 13, Durham, NC 27707, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-96d8b71543.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/50255/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 13. Adoption event #### Adoption Event at Grapes and Hops Lending Paws A Hand **Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 to 3 p.m.** Where Grapes & Hops II, 1550 NC Highway 24/87, Cameron, NC 28326, Harnett County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Event at Grapes and Hops](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-lending-paws-a-hand-71b724b1b8.ics) Source: [Lending Paws A Hand events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://lpah.org/event/dog-adoption-event-at-grapes-and-hops/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 14. Adoption event #### Adoption Preview Event: Common Market Oakwold (Sun. Nov. 15th) Windsor Kittens **Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11 a.m. to noon** Where Common Market Oakwold, 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, 28205, Mecklenburg County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Preview Event: Common Market Oakwold (Sun. Nov. 15th)](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-windsor-kittens-d9335d64c2.ics) Source: [Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.windsorkittens.org/events/cmmoakwold-111526). Last checked October 21, 2026. 15. Vaccine clinic #### Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic Chatham County Sheriff's Animal Resource Center **Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 20, 2026** Where Chatham County Animal Resource Center, 725 Renaissance Drive, Pittsboro, NC, Chatham County Price Free (sponsored by Petco Love) Who can come By appointment only; call 919-542-7203 to schedule. Vaccines are limited and appointments are first-come, first-served. Dogs must be on leashes, cats in carriers. Booking Book ahead [919-542-7203](tel:9195427203) [Add to my calendar: Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/manual-chatham-arc-rabies-2026-11-16.ics) Source: [Chatham County Sheriff's Animal Resource Center event page (opens in a new tab)](https://www.chathamcountync.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/1062/108). Last checked October 20, 2026. 16. Adoption event #### Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary Triangle Beagle Rescue **Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.** Where Rosecomb Beer Garden, 1143 Parkside Main St., Cary, NC 27519, Wake County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Event details with Triangle Beagle Rescue (opens in a new tab)](https://www.facebook.com/events/2478368065890448/) [Add to my calendar: Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-triangle-beagle-rescue-61933229d8.ics) Source: [Triangle Beagle Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.tribeagles.org/event/triangle-beagle-rescue-adopt-a-thon-at-rosecomb-in-cary-11/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 17. Adoption event #### Cat Adoption Event Renaissance Petco Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, November 21, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Petco @ Rennaisance, 8200 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event Renaissance Petco](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-392b057b93.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/cat-adoption-event-renaissance-petco-4/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 18. Adoption event #### Adoption Preview Event: Pet in the City (Sat. Nov. 21st) Windsor Kittens **Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1 to 3 p.m.** Where Pet in the City, 9600 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28270, Mecklenburg County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Preview Event: Pet in the City (Sat. Nov. 21st)](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-windsor-kittens-6f673b9c18.ics) Source: [Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.windsorkittens.org/events/petinthecity-122126). Last checked October 21, 2026. 19. Adoption event #### Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham Independent Animal Rescue **Sunday, November 29, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where PetSmart – North Pointe Dr., 1720 N Pointe Dr., Durham, NC 27705, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-5af3f51617.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/50244/). Last checked October 21, 2026. ### December 2026 1. Adoption event #### PetSmart Adoption Day Paws of the Pines Rescue **Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.** Where PetSmart, 11088 US Highway 15 501 North, Aberdeen, NC, 28315, Moore County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: PetSmart Adoption Day](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-83c4b7184b.ics) Source: [Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pawsofthepinesrescue.org/events/petsmart-adoption-day120526). Last checked October 21, 2026. 2. Adoption event #### Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, December 5, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Petco @ Eastgate, 1800 E Franklin St #19, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Orange County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-8ec0ff8011.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/cat-adoption-event-petco-eastgate-7/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 3. Adoption event #### Pet Supermarket Monthly Adoption Event Paws of the Pines Rescue **Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 3 p.m.** Where Pet Supermarket, 1700 Old Morganton Road, Southern Pines, NC, 28387, Moore County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Pet Supermarket Monthly Adoption Event](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-af31561fec.ics) Source: [Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pawsofthepinesrescue.org/events/2026-1-zwh8x-y42b2-areb3-z7zy8-xrx3z-mbb7p-6aaek-br3lm-tpnl8-thb8f-tjr6k). Last checked October 21, 2026. 4. Adoption event #### Adoption Event at Petco Lending Paws A Hand **Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m.** Where Petco, 3070 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27332, Lee County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Event at Petco](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-lending-paws-a-hand-e11fb3d6ba.ics) Source: [Lending Paws A Hand events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://lpah.org/event/sanford-petco-adoption-event/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 5. Vaccine clinic #### $10 rabies clinic at four Randolph County animal hospitals Humane Society of Randolph County **Tuesday, December 8, 2026, all day** Where Asheboro Animal Hospital, Blue Flint Animal Hospital, Pointe South Animal Hospital and Seagrove Animal Hospital, Asheboro and Seagrove, Randolph County Price $10 per dog or cat Who can come Dogs and cats. Hours are not listed, so call the hospital before you go. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: $10 rabies clinic at four Randolph County animal hospitals](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/manual-hsrc-randolph-2026-12-08.ics) Source: [Humane Society of Randolph County event page (opens in a new tab)](https://hsrcpets.org/index.php/events/). Last checked October 17, 2026. 6. Adoption event #### Adoption Preview Event: Parts & Service Co (Sat. Dec. 12th) Windsor Kittens **Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 3 p.m.** Where Parts & Service, 701 Keswick Avenue #107, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28206, Mecklenburg County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Adoption Preview Event: Parts & Service Co (Sat. Dec. 12th)](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-windsor-kittens-0025816ab7.ics) Source: [Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.windsorkittens.org/events/partsservice-121226). Last checked October 21, 2026. 7. Adoption event #### Unleashed Adoption Event Adoption First Animal Rescue **Sunday, December 13, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Unleashed- Military Cutoff Location, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405, New Hanover County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Unleashed Adoption Event](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-adoption-first-animal-rescue-cc8e9c69ce.ics) Source: [Adoption First Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://adoptionfirstanimalrescue.com/event-single/unleashed-adoption-event-5/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 8. Adoption event #### Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary Triangle Beagle Rescue **Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.** Where Rosecomb Beer Garden, 1143 Parkside Main St., Cary, NC 27519, Wake County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Event details with Triangle Beagle Rescue (opens in a new tab)](https://www.facebook.com/events/3302619116552313/) [Add to my calendar: Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-triangle-beagle-rescue-0370bf9357.ics) Source: [Triangle Beagle Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.tribeagles.org/event/triangle-beagle-rescue-adopt-a-thon-at-rosecomb-in-cary-12/). Last checked October 21, 2026. 9. Adoption event #### Cat Adoption Event Renaissance Petco Independent Animal Rescue **Saturday, December 26, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.** Where Petco @ Rennaisance, 8200 Renaissance Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713, Durham County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: Cat Adoption Event Renaissance Petco](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-independent-animal-rescue-80ae24c4cd.ics) Source: [Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://animalrescue.net/event/cat-adoption-event-renaissance-petco-5/). Last checked October 21, 2026. ### January 2027 1. Adoption event #### PetSmart Adoption Day Paws of the Pines Rescue **Saturday, January 16, 2027, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.** Where PetSmart, 11088 US Highway 15 501 North, Aberdeen, NC, 28315, Moore County Price Not listed. Check the event page. Booking Check with the organizer [Add to my calendar: PetSmart Adoption Day](https://ncpetproject.org/events/ics/feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-253e120441.ics) Source: [Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pawsofthepinesrescue.org/events/petsmart-adoption-day011627). Last checked October 21, 2026. **No upcoming events are listed right now.** Shelters, rescues and clinics add events all the time, so check back soon. Running an adoption event or a low-cost clinic? [Tell us about it](https://ncpetproject.org/events/submit/) and we will list it once we have checked it. Looking for a pet or a clinic today? [See adoptable pets](https://ncpetproject.org/adopt/) or [find a low-cost clinic](https://ncpetproject.org/clinics/). No events match these filters. [Clear filters](https://ncpetproject.org/events/) to see every event, or try a nearby county. October 2026 | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 - [Low-cost vaccination clinic](#ev-manual-coastal-humane-2026-10-24) - [Adoption Fair](#ev-feed-aarf-f8fdfb9118) - [PetSmart Adoption Event (NAW)](#ev-feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-35933b9756) - [PetsMart Adoption Event](#ev-feed-adoption-first-animal-rescue-a924cd8a9b) - [Puppy Meet & Greet at A Lil’ R&R](#ev-feed-blazin-trails-bottle-babies-3877fe8abd) - [Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart](#ev-feed-mountain-pet-rescue-asheville-00c113c654) - [Barktoberfest – Boxyard RTP](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-46a066a37d) | | 25 - [Pup-O-Ween – Hi-Wire Brewing – Durham](#ev-feed-blazin-trails-bottle-babies-77b4266f42) - [Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-156ffb3c5b) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 - [Adoption Fair](#ev-feed-aarf-d0c2ff0b4b) - [Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-d3746354f4) - [Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart](#ev-feed-mountain-pet-rescue-asheville-e6a5b12d8d) | November 2026 | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | 2 - [Adoption Preview Event: Backyard Market @ CHNO Coffee (Mon. Nov. 2nd)](#ev-feed-windsor-kittens-97ff4bda30) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 - [Vaccine and Microchip Clinic – Nov 7](#ev-feed-safe-haven-for-cats-3d272d5b54) - [Low Cost Vaccine Clinic](#ev-feed-blue-ridge-humane-society-fc21eb9de2) - [Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-65ef0cb451) - [Pet Supermarket Monthly Adoption Event](#ev-feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-06ce8a2d13) - [Adoption Event at Petco](#ev-feed-lending-paws-a-hand-a8dad026ce) - [Adoption Preview Event: Two Buck Saloon (Sat. Nov. 7th)](#ev-feed-windsor-kittens-ad3dd3976f) | | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 - [Low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic](#ev-manual-orange-county-2026-11-14) - [Raleigh Ricci Rescues in the Park](#ev-feed-blazin-trails-bottle-babies-48fba668b8) - [Cared for Canine & Cat Pet Store Adoption Event](#ev-feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-9fa2ff590f) - [PetsMart Adoption Event](#ev-feed-adoption-first-animal-rescue-7a193d9356) - [Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-96d8b71543) - [Adoption Event at Grapes and Hops](#ev-feed-lending-paws-a-hand-71b724b1b8) | | 15 - [Adoption Preview Event: Common Market Oakwold (Sun. Nov. 15th)](#ev-feed-windsor-kittens-d9335d64c2) | 16 - [Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic](#ev-manual-chatham-arc-rabies-2026-11-16) | 17 - [Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic](#ev-manual-chatham-arc-rabies-2026-11-16) | 18 - [Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic](#ev-manual-chatham-arc-rabies-2026-11-16) | 19 - [Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic](#ev-manual-chatham-arc-rabies-2026-11-16) | 20 - [Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic](#ev-manual-chatham-arc-rabies-2026-11-16) | 21 - [Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary](#ev-feed-triangle-beagle-rescue-61933229d8) - [Cat Adoption Event Renaissance Petco](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-392b057b93) - [Adoption Preview Event: Pet in the City (Sat. Nov. 21st)](#ev-feed-windsor-kittens-6f673b9c18) | | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | | 29 - [Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-5af3f51617) | 30 | | | | | | December 2026 | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 - [PetSmart Adoption Day](#ev-feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-83c4b7184b) - [Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-8ec0ff8011) - [Pet Supermarket Monthly Adoption Event](#ev-feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-af31561fec) - [Adoption Event at Petco](#ev-feed-lending-paws-a-hand-e11fb3d6ba) | | 6 | 7 | 8 - [$10 rabies clinic at four Randolph County animal hospitals](#ev-manual-hsrc-randolph-2026-12-08) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 - [Adoption Preview Event: Parts & Service Co (Sat. Dec. 12th)](#ev-feed-windsor-kittens-0025816ab7) | | 13 - [Unleashed Adoption Event](#ev-feed-adoption-first-animal-rescue-cc8e9c69ce) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 - [Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary](#ev-feed-triangle-beagle-rescue-0370bf9357) | | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 - [Cat Adoption Event Renaissance Petco](#ev-feed-independent-animal-rescue-80ae24c4cd) | | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | | | January 2027 | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | 1 | 2 | | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 - [PetSmart Adoption Day](#ev-feed-paws-of-the-pines-rescue-253e120441) | | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | | 31 | | | | | | | ## Add events to your calendar Each event has an "Add to my calendar" link. 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