Domestic Animal Placement Referrals

As much as we hate to say no, sometimes we’re unable to accept an animal we’re contacted about. If you’re sent to this page, please try referrals for the appropriate species below.

Dogs and Cats

We’re unable to accept dogs or cats under any circumstances. Please see rescue recommendations for dogs and cats provided by Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. 

Small Mammals (Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, etc)

*New Hanover County Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington Inc. (Wilmington NC)
https://www.nhcrabbitrescue.org

*Animal Protection Society of Durham- 919-560-0640 ext 5
https://www.apsofdurham.org/

*Animal Haven of Asheville- (828)299-1635
https://animalhavenofasheville.org/

*Triangle Rabbits-
https://www.trianglerabbits.org/adopt/adopt/courtesypost.html

*ASPCA of Wake County - (Garner NC) 919-772-2326
https://spcawake.org/ Email:spca@spcawake.org

*Every Bunny Rescue- (Richlands, NC) Please Text (252) 397-0767 or email: everybunnyrescue@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/everybunnyrescue/

*Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network- (336) 288-7006
https://reddogfarm.com/

*Charlotte/ Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control - (704) 336-7600
https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/Animal-Care-and-Control/Services/Rehoming-Pets/

*Asheville Guinea Pig Rescue
https://www.ashevilleguineapigrescue.org/

*Guinea Pig Rescue of Eastern NC
https://gprofenc.wixsite.com/gprofenc/

*Velvet Acres Pet Rescue (Zebulon, NC)
https://velvetacres.org/

*The SPCA of Wake County (Raleigh, NC) - (919) 772-2326
https://www.spcawake.org

*The Pipsqueakery (Bloomington, IN)
May be able to assist with transport
https://www.thepipsqueakery.org/