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What are the benefits of pet adoption?

You're saving a life. Millions of healthy, adoptable pets are euthanized every year simply for a lack of a home. When you adopt your pet from a shelter or rescue group, you're giving a deserving pet a loving home.

Many adoptable pets are already trained.

When you adopt an older pet, you will often get a sense of their personality and temperament. You also already know their full grown size!

An adoption fee can save you money! Adoption fees often include vaccinations, spay/neutering, microchips and other veterinary costs to help prepare the pet for a new home.

What kinds of pets are in shelter/rescue groups?

There are all types of pets waiting for their forever homes. Did you know.

25% of adoptable pets are purebreds.

There are many puppies and kittens available for adoption.

You can also adopt birds, horses, rabbits, and a variety of other small and furry pets.

How can I find a pet that's the best fit for my family?

Activity Level - It's important to consider the energy level of your future pet to ensure it matches that of your family.

Household Type - The amount of space in your home is an important factor in determining the right adoptable pet for you - a large home or a studio apartment affects the type of pet that makes sense for your current situation. Additional considerations are things like yard space - are you living in the suburbs or the city, do you have access to outside space, etc.

Family Dynamic - If you live in a hectic, loud home with kids running around, that should be considered. Or, if you have other pets, you will want to ensure your new companion will get along with everyone already living in your home.

How much time do you have to spend with a pet - We also encourage you think about whether you'd like a pet that both gives and needs a lot of attention, or would you prefer a pet that is more independent?

Training - Many adoptable pets are already trained, but you should certainly consider the amount of training you want to do to determine both the type and age of your new companion pet.

How can I adopt a pet?

Petfinder.com is a searchable list of pets from over 12,000 shelters and rescue groups across the US, Canada and Mexico. To find an adoptable pet, you can begin your search using our Quick Search (above). Since Petfinder is updated on a daily basis, we recommend you keep checking back or save your search so we'll send you an automatic e-mail when new pets are added that match your search (after you search for a pet, click on "Save Search" at the top of the page). Visit our Search Tips page for more information. You can also search by using our Adoptable Pets By Breed list.

Rescue Cats & Dogs.

Adoptable Cats & Dogs
Note: we regularly add new cats and dogs to this list so if you dont see one you're interested in check back often! Click on the tab below to see the list of pictures of adopt cats & dogs, you might be interesting in.

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THE TEAM AT PITT COUNTY ANIMAL ADOPTION SHELTER

The ones who runs this company

Michele WhaleyAnimal Shelter Director
  Email: pittshelter@pittcountync.gov
Physical Address:
4550 County Home Road
Greenville, NC 27858
 Phone: 252-902-1725
 Fax: 252-902-1875
Joshua JobeAdministrative Assistant
  Email: josh.jobe@pittcountync.gov
 Phone: 252-902-1725
Administrative.
Dog Licensing.
Lisa AmundsonAdministrative Assistant
  Email: lisa.amundson@pittcountync.gov
 Phone: 252-902-1725
Administrative.
Dog Licensing.
Dan StarAdministrative Assistant
  Email: dan.star@pittcountync.gov
 Phone: 252-902-1725
Administrative.
Dog Licensing.