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Foster-based animal rescue

Every pet deserves a loving home.

Help dogs and cats in southeastern North Carolina get the safe, permanent homes they deserve.

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Trixie

Trixie is a female approximately 3 years old. She is house trained, curious, affectionate and friendly. She has been spayed, is up to date…

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Spot

Spot is a young (approximately 2 years) black and white female sweetheart. She is a typical female, shy and a little timid at first.…

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Oreo

Oreo is a young female tuxedo approximately 2 years old. She is house trained, spayed and up to date on all vaccinations. She is…

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Sailor

Sailor is a tee-tiny girl who is looking for a person to call her own. She’s a hang back and watch kind of pup.…

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Marlin

Marlin is a tiny drop of adorable. His fosters believe he probably has some Jack Russell Terrier in his lineage. He’s small but mighty…

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Mako

Mako’s fosters knew this small boy needed a strong name. He started out very timid and shy. But in the weeks since he was…

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Sandals

Sandals probably has some Rat Terrier in her ancestry. Incredibly intelligent (one of the smartest her foster has ever seen) she is a velcro…

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Mackerel

Mackerel (m) 3-4 months old. Built long and low, he’s a super mellow fellow. Not loud, would be good as an only dog but…

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Rescue powered by foster families.

We do not operate a traditional shelter. Volunteers welcome animals into their homes and give them the care, stability and attention they need while we find permanent families.

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