Shelters & Rescues

Perfectly Imperfect Pups is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs, with a special focus on those with medical and special needs, affectionately termed "PIP-abled." This includes dogs requiring wheelchairs, missing limbs, or those who are deaf or blind, ensuring they receive the extra love and care they deserve. While specializing in these unique companions, the organization also embraces puppies, healthy adult dogs, and seniors, providing a safe haven for all canines in need within the Raleigh, NC area.

Rescue City is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in desperate need, combating animal cruelty and overpopulation through public awareness. They rescue vulnerable dogs from neglect, abuse, and euthanasia, providing temporary safe foster homes and essential medical care. Operating throughout the city, Rescue City focuses exclusively on dogs, ensuring each is fully vetted, altered, micro-chipped, and vaccinated before connecting them with loving, responsible, and permanent homes. They also educate the community on responsible pet ownership.

Operation Pets Alive is a dedicated all-volunteer organization committed to transforming Montgomery County into a No-Kill community. Their mission focuses on increasing community awareness and involvement regarding the plight of homeless dogs and cats. Through innovative programs, they strive to reduce the number of animals entering local shelters and significantly increase the number of dogs and cats leaving shelters alive, ensuring a brighter future for companion animals in their service area.

2 Paws Up is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to rescuing animals from high-kill shelters across North Carolina. Their mission involves providing essential medical care, facilitating spay/neuter services to combat overpopulation, and diligently finding loving, permanent homes for every animal in their program. The organization also strives to raise awareness about high euthanasia rates within the state. Primarily focusing on shelter pets at imminent risk, 2 Paws Up serves the wider North Carolina community, ensuring vulnerable animals receive a second chance at life.

Best Friend Pet Adoption (BFPA) is a no-kill animal rescue organization dedicated to helping dogs and cats in central North Carolina, primarily serving Wake County and surrounding areas. BFPA operates as an all-foster network, providing essential medical assistance, loving foster homes, and comprehensive adoption services for lost, abandoned, abused, or neglected animals. The organization is committed to valuing every animal's life, ensuring they receive necessary veterinary care, vaccinations, microchipping, and sterilization before finding their permanent, loving families. BFPA's mission emphasizes human responsibility and commitment to animal welfare.

The Misfits Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving homeless dogs and those facing euthanasia in shelters. Their mission involves providing comprehensive care, including essential medical treatments, spaying or neutering, updated vaccinations, and microchipping with lifetime registration. They also ensure dental health for dogs in need. Through these efforts, The Misfits Dog Rescue prepares each dog for a loving, permanent home, focusing on their well-being and successful adoption within the community.

Happy's Porch is a dedicated foster-based organization committed to providing compassionate care for pets in transition. Our mission focuses on offering a safe, comfortable environment for animals whose owners have passed away, ensuring they avoid traditional shelter cages during a difficult time. We also extend vital temporary foster support to families affected by domestic violence, helping keep pets secure. By utilizing a network of loving foster homes, Happy's Porch ensures that every companion animal receives personalized attention and a sense of security while awaiting their next chapter.

Merlin's Hope Chow Pei Rescue is dedicated to the compassionate care, rehabilitation, and rehoming of Chow Chows and Shar Peis. Their mission involves rescuing, fostering, and adopting out these unique breeds, ensuring each animal receives necessary medical attention and a loving home. The organization serves its community by promoting responsible pet ownership and advocating for animal welfare, striving to match every dog with a suitable family for a happy, healthy life.

Whimsical Animal Rescue is dedicated to providing a safe haven and new beginnings for animals in need. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome various animals, including dogs, cats, and small mammals, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve. We proudly serve the community of Seaford, Delaware, and the surrounding Sussex County area, working tirelessly to connect deserving pets with loving families.

Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary is dedicated to the rescue and welfare of companion animals. As a no-kill facility, its mission is to ensure all animals, including those needing rehabilitation or long-term care, have full and happy lives. The sanctuary provides a safe haven for adoptable animals seeking forever homes, as well as for feral cats and those recovering from illness or injury. Through a network of foster homes, Thundering Paws extends its capacity to care for a diverse range of animals.