Pet adoption events and low-cost clinics 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.
This weekend
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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
Source: Orange County Animal Services event page (opens in a new tab). Last checked October 17, 2026.
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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) Add to my calendar: Raleigh Ricci Rescues in the Park
Source: Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Adoption Fair
Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF)
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where
- AARF House, 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
Source: Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Dog Adoption Event: Common Market
Independent Animal Rescue
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where
- The Common Market, 1821 Green St, Durham, NC 27705, Durham County
- Price
- Not listed. Check the event page.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
Add to my calendar: Dog Adoption Event: Common Market
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Adoption First Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
Saturday, November 14, 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
Source: Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Lending Paws A Hand events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Adoption Preview Event: Common Market Oakwold (Sun. Nov. 15th)
Windsor Kittens
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 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)
Source: Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Puppy Adoptions at RAD Rendezvous
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
Sunday, November 15, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.
- Where
- RAD Rendezvous, 87 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC 28801, Buncombe County
- Price
- Not listed. Check the event page.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
Event details with Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville (opens in a new tab) Add to my calendar: Puppy Adoptions at RAD Rendezvous
Source: Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
Next week
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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 Add to my calendar: Free 1-year rabies vaccination clinic
Source: Chatham County Sheriff's Animal Resource Center event page (opens in a new tab). Last checked October 20, 2026.
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Adoption event
Puppy Adoptions at Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Where
- Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, 284 Lyman St., Asheville, NC 28801, Buncombe County
- Price
- Not listed. Check the event page.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
Event details with Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville (opens in a new tab) Add to my calendar: Puppy Adoptions at Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden
Source: Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Walk-in adoption Saturday
Lee County Animal Shelter
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where
- Lee County Animal Shelter, 1450 North Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330, Lee County
- Price
- Rabies vaccine and microchip at the shelter, $30 total, if the animal is old enough
- Who can come
- No appointment needed; first come, first served. Arrive by 3:30 p.m. to meet the animals. Bring a printed receipt from your vet showing at least $50 prepaid toward spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines and a health exam, and your new pet's first wellness appointment.
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
919-776-7446 Add to my calendar: Walk-in adoption Saturday
Source: Lee County Animal Shelter event page (opens in a new tab). Last checked October 31, 2026.
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Adoption event
Adoption Fair
Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF)
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where
- AARF House, 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
Source: Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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) Add to my calendar: Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary
Source: Triangle Beagle Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Puppy Adoptions at French Broad River Brewing
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where
- french broad brewing, 101 Fairview Rd D, Asheville, NC 28803, Buncombe County
- Price
- Not listed. Check the event page.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
Event details with Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville (opens in a new tab) Add to my calendar: Puppy Adoptions at French Broad River Brewing
Source: Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Meows with MPR AVL at PetSmart
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville
Saturday, November 21, 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
Source: Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Paws and Purrs Adoption Saturday
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Saturday, November 21, 2026, noon to 3 p.m.
- Where
- Second Chance Pet Adoptions, 6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 133, Raleigh, NC 27519, Wake County
- Price
- Not listed. Check the event page.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
Add to my calendar: Paws and Purrs Adoption Saturday
Source: Second Chance Pet Adoptions events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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)
Source: Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Pups & Pints @ Raleigh Beer Garden
Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Where
- Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, Wake County
- Price
- Not listed. Check the event page.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
Add to my calendar: Pups & Pints @ Raleigh Beer Garden
Source: Blazin' Trails Bottle Babies events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
Later
November 2026
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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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
December 2026
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Spay/neuter clinic
Animal Health Clinic: low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines
Christian Veterinary Mission (NC State College of Veterinary Medicine)
Friday, December 4 to Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Where
- 115 Moose Branch Rd, Robbinsville, NC, Graham County
- Price
- Spay $50; neuter $30 (dog) or $25 (cat); rabies and distemper/parvo vaccines $5 per pet. Horses: West Nile vaccine $30, teeth float $50, Coggins $25
- Who can come
- Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Questions: Dr. Page Wages, 919-906-1280, or Margaret Lynnes, 828-735-3937.
- Booking
- Check with the organizer
828-735-3937 Add to my calendar: Animal Health Clinic: low-cost spay/neuter and vaccines
Source: Christian Veterinary Mission (NC State College of Veterinary Medicine) event page (opens in a new tab). Last checked October 31, 2026.
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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
Source: Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Lending Paws A Hand events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Humane Society of Randolph County event page (opens in a new tab). Last checked October 17, 2026.
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Adoption event
Cat Adoption Event UNLEASHED Mutts
Independent Animal Rescue
Saturday, December 12, 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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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)
Source: Windsor Kittens events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Adoption First Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Walk-in adoption Saturday
Lee County Animal Shelter
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where
- Lee County Animal Shelter, 1450 North Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330, Lee County
- Price
- Rabies vaccine and microchip at the shelter, $30 total, if the animal is old enough
- Who can come
- No appointment needed; first come, first served. Arrive by 3:30 p.m. to meet the animals. Bring a printed receipt from your vet showing at least $50 prepaid toward spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines and a health exam, and your new pet's first wellness appointment.
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
919-776-7446 Add to my calendar: Walk-in adoption Saturday
Source: Lee County Animal Shelter event page (opens in a new tab). Last checked October 31, 2026.
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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) Add to my calendar: Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt a thon at Rosecomb in Cary
Source: Triangle Beagle Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Cat Adoption Event PetSmart North Durham
Independent Animal Rescue
Sunday, December 20, 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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
January 2027
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Adoption event
AARF Adoption Fair
Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF)
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where
- AARF House, 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: AARF Adoption Fair
Source: Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
Cat Adoption Event Petco Eastgate
Independent Animal Rescue
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 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
Source: Independent Animal Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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Adoption event
AARF Adoption Fair
Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF)
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where
- AARF House, 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: AARF Adoption Fair
Source: Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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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
Source: Paws of the Pines Rescue events calendar (opens in a new tab). Last checked November 13, 2026.
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