Adopt a dog in Raleigh
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Raleigh at a glance
- dogs available
- 457
- added in the last 7 days
- 47
- puppies and young dogs
- 181
- shelters and rescues
- 13
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dogs for Adoption in Raleigh
Fluffy in NC - Has The Sweetest Puppy-Dog Eyes!
Breed:Great Pyrenees
Age:adult
National Great Pyrenees Rescue, Beacon
TRENT
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
DRAKE
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:senior
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
BUBA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
LIBRA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
MACIE
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:senior
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
LAIKEN
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
ELOISE
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
CINNA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
STRUDEL
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
STEWARD
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
GRASSHOPPER
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
VIDA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:senior
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
FRANKIE
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
ADAM
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
REBA
Breed:Boxer
Age:senior
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
HOCKEY
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:senior
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
DARLING
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
STARLA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
POINSETTIA
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
CAVA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:senior
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
PITA
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
CIABATTA
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
FOCACCIA
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
SOURDOUGH
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
CANDY CANE
Breed:Presa Canario
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
ORCA
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
BAILEY
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
MARCO
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane
Jinx
Breed:Dachshund
Age:young
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Boo
Breed:American Bulldog
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Quinnley
Breed:Beagle
Age:young
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Salem
Breed:Terrier
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Hicks
Breed:Bulldog
Age:young
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Priscilla
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Simon
Breed:Shih Tzu
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Roscoe
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Keylime Colada
Breed:Boxer
Age:young
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Taquito
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Tallulah
Breed:Cocker Spaniel
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Nashville
Breed:Poodle (Standard)
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Cobbler
Breed:English Coonhound
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Angel
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc, 4012 Mitchell Mill Road
Oreo
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Rusty's Rescue Ranch, 267 Timber Dr. 1895
Caramel
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Rusty's Rescue Ranch, 267 Timber Dr. 1895
Tessie
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Rusty's Rescue Ranch, 267 Timber Dr. 1895
Nickel
Breed:Weimaraner
Age:young
Rescue Ur Forever Friend, PO Box 463
Dime
Breed:Weimaraner
Age:young
Rescue Ur Forever Friend, PO Box 463
Ghost
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Rusty's Rescue Ranch, 267 Timber Dr. 1895
Baby Jake
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Rusty's Rescue Ranch, 267 Timber Dr. 1895
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About Adopting a dog in Raleigh
Raleigh is home to many wonderful animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs. When you adopt a dog from a local shelter, you're not just gaining a companion - you're saving a life and making room for another animal in need.
The adoption process typically involves an application, meeting the dog, and sometimes a home visit to ensure it's the right match. Our verified shelters in Raleigh are committed to finding the perfect home for each dog, taking into account your lifestyle, living situation, and experience level.
Whether you're looking for a playful puppy, a calm senior dog, or anything in between, Paaw makes it easy to connect with shelters in Raleigh and throughout NC.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near Raleigh
- Pawfect Match Rescue244 dogs
- Orange County Animal Services34 dogs
- German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption32 dogs
- SPCA of Wake County29 dogs
- Perfectly Imperfect Pups28 dogs
- Rusty's Rescue Ranch27 dogs
- Best Friend Pet Adoption16 dogs
- Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc14 dogs
- Rescue Ur Forever Friend13 dogs
- Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc10 dogs
- Joyful Pets Animal Rescue6 dogs
- Southeast German Shepherd Rescue3 dogs