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Domestic Animals



POSSUMWOOD ACRES WILDLIFE SANCTUARY only admits injured or ophaned WILD animals. While we are unable to admit domestic animals, we are still dedicated to their care. Below are resources that may assist you in the event you have questions and/or concerns about a domestic animal you come in contact with.

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ONSLOW COUNTY
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Carolina Animal Protection Society
Jacksonville, NC
910.455.9682

A non-profit society dedicated to saving local cats and dogs that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected.

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Onslow County Animal Shelter
Jacksonville, NC
910.989.2134

An organization that provides for the humane sheltering, care, adoption, and redemption of stray and surrendered animals.

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Operation Topcat
Sneads Ferry, NC
910.328.4769

An organization that assists homeowners who wish to foster feral cats for eventual placement in permanent homes.

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Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare
Sneads Ferry, NC
484.883.3552

An organization that provides for the humane sheltering, care, adoption, and redemption of stray and surrendered animals.

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Weil Coyote Siberian Husky & Large Breed Rescue
Jacksonville, NC
910.324.1278

An organization dedicated to the training, caring, and adoption of large breed dogs. 

 

 

 

 

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CARTERET COUNTY
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Beaufort Community Cat Project (Feral Cat Rescue)
Beaufort, NC
252.222.2940

The Beaufort Community Cat Project is an all-volunteer organization advocating non-lethal methods to reduce the free-roaming cat population using Trap-Neuter-Return.

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Carteret County Humane Society
Newport, NC
252.247.7744

A non-profit facility that takes in all owner surrendered and stray animals for the entire county of Carteret. No fee required for drop-offs for Carteret County residents. CCHS works tirelessly with local and out-of-state rescue groups in efforts to find all animals new homes. Animals are also adopted out to the general public.

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Encore Pets, Inc.
Morehead City, NC
252.247.1747

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to save the lives of animals by maintaining a foster/adoption program for homeless pets, offering low-cost spay-neuter services to those in need, and educating the public on animal-related issues through their monthly pet newsletter.

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Island Cat Allies
Emerald Isle, NC
252.354.7780

A non-profit organization committed to controlling the feral cat population of Emerald Isle through a process called Trap - Neuter - Release.

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Pet Adoption & Welfare Society (PAWS)
Morehead City, NC
252.808.1729

A membership organization established to fill a need for alternative shelter and spay/neutering services.




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CRAVEN COUNTY
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Broad Creek Hound Rescue
Bridgeton, NC
252.259.5146

A non-profit facility that specializes in recovering, rehabilitating, and relocating hounds with loving families.




 

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JONES COUNTY
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Safe Harbor Farm
Maysville, NC
252.422.6770

An organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and relocation specifically for dogs.



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NOTE: The Web sites listed below are intended as resources only. They are not a substitute for professional veterinary care. We recommended consulting a certified animal trainer before beginning any pet training program.

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