Help for pet owners in Wayne County
Answers to common questions plus a directory of local rescue groups.
Frequently asked questions
Quick guidance on the situations we hear about most often. If you don't see your question, please contact us.
Local Animal Rescue Groups
Animal rescue groups work extremely hard to help give dogs and cats a better life. Many of these organizations operate with very limited resources. If you're looking to rehome an animal or volunteer your time and talents, a local rescue group might be a good place to start.
Here is a list of local rescue groups that you can contact. Please keep in mind that these are all independent organizations that might or might not be able to help with your particular situation.
Adopt an Angel
Adoption First
Beare Garden Animal Rescue
Best Friend Pet Adoption
Contact info not currently available.
Black Dog Club
Carolina Cat Rescue
Contact info not currently available.
Carolina Pet Rescue
Contact info not currently available.
Cat Angels Pet Adoptions
Cause for Paws
Charley's K9 Rescue
Crazy's Clawsn'Paws
Dauntless Animal Rescue
Diamonds in the Ruff
Dog Warriors Rescue
Contact info not currently available.
For the Love of Dogs
Freedom Ride Rescue
Contact info not currently available.
FureverPaws
Heart Pet Rescue
Hope Animal Rescue
Humane Society of Eastern Carolina
J and J's Homeless Pet Rescue
Jaded Paws Rescue
Johnston County Animal Protection League (JCAPL)
Juliet's House
Lacey's Legacy
Love Mutts Rescue
Maggie Society
Misfits nUnderdogz
Misplaced Mutts
No Critter Left Behind Rescue and Sanctuary
PawfectMatch
Paws for Life
Paws Forever
Purr Partners Feline Rescue
Purrfect Hearts Cat Rescue
Red Barn Rescue Pups
Rescue UR Forever Friend (RUFF)
Safe Haven for Cats
Saving Grace
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Sophia L'Orange Kitten Rescue / TNR
Underdog Ranch
Yahweh's Heart Rescue
Know a rescue we should add?
This is a partial list and we keep it growing. If your organization isn't listed — or if any details are out of date — please let us know.