Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization in North Carolina that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of golden retrievers in need. The organization advocates responsible pet ownership, community education and protection of the breed.

The Great Dane Rescue Alliance stands for the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of these gentle giants and mixed Great Dane breeds.

Saving Grace is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs from shelters throughout eastern North Carolina, many of whom have been abandoned or picked-up as strays. The dogs that come in to the program are hand-selected by Saving Grace founder Molly Goldston for their sweet temperament and adoptability factor.

Saving dogs since 2001, they are the longest running & largest boxer rescue in the Carolinas. They are entirely volunteer run and foster based.
Their mission: To balance the health, safety, & welfare needs of Boxers in the Carolinas, Virginia (& parts of GA) by providing a loving & safe environment for stray, abused, impounded & owner surrendered dogs by placing them in foster homes & ultimately – forever homes.

Southeast Corgi Rescue is an all-volunteer, registered 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for rescued corgis and corgi mixes where they can live, love, be loved, and thrive in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Underhound Railroad is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs from overcrowded shelters. By working with a network of volunteer advocates, foster caregivers, local veterinarians, trainers and shelters, Underhound is able to rescue hundreds of animals every year. We provide these animals with care and temporary homes until we can place them into their permanent homes. We believe that no animal should be mistreated and are working towards the day when no companion animal is euthanized for lack of a home.

German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New England is a 501(c)(3) organization is an all-volunteer organization committed to finding loving, permanent homes for German Shorthaired Pointers in need.

``KISS`` is a nonprofit foundation established in NC. Our mission is to provide shelter organizations with the veterinary resources, funds, & education necessary to treat, manage, & promote the adoption of special needs dogs in their care.

Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill rescue organization in Wake County. At Second Chance, our mission is to champion homeless cats and dogs who are healthy or treatable in the quest to find their forever homes and engage with our community to promote responsible pet ownership, ultimately reducing future generations of homeless animals. Thanks to donors like you, we've been able to give over 17,000 animals a second chance to find love since 1987.

The SPCA of Wake County is a local, independent, non-profit organization that receives no government funding or tax dollars. The mission statement of the SPCA remains as relevant now as it was when it was written in 1967: To protect, shelter and promote the adoption of homeless animals; to provide education about responsible pet ownership and to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County. They receive all stray, abandoned & surrendered pets in Wake County. They work in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

As the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization, The Humane Society of the United States has been a leading voice for animals for more than 50 years.