We have gathered a number of links to sites dedicated to the rescue of animals and to providing education and assistance to those who need it. Please help us educate the public about spaying and neutering their pets and lessen the number of animals in need. Until then, "We will help each one until there are none!"
All of Paw's Place's Adoptable Dogs are on Petfinder
Select "Dog," then enter our Zip Code "28479," then hit "Go."
Paw's Place's Adoptable Dogs are in PawPrints Magazine
American Humane Association: Protecting both children and animals since 1877.
The Animal Protection Society of Durham, NC feeds, cares for, and attempts to find homes for over 7,000 animals a year.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Fighting cruelty to animals since 1866.
Carolina Animal Protection Society: A non-profit, unsheltered humane society operating in Southeastern NC.
Humane Society of the Piedmont, Greensboro, NC
Humane Society of the United States: "Celebrating Animals, Confronting Cruelty"
In Defense of Animals: "Our mission is to end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating for the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as to raise their status beyond mere property, commodities, or things."
New Hanover Humane Society, Wilmington, NC
PetSavers Foundation: A part of the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, NY.
World Animal Net Directory: The world's largest database of animal protection societies, with over 17,000 listings and more than 10,000 links to Web sites.
Cat Adoption Team, Wilmington, NC
Senior Dogs Project: "Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog." — Sydney Jeanne Seward
German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption Service, Raleigh NC
Happy Hills Animal Foundation, Staley, NC
Hugs for Homeless Animals, Portland, Oregon
Independent Animal Rescue, Raleigh NC
JazzPurr Society For Animal Protection, Ontario, Canada
Johnston County Animal Protection League, Smithfield, NC
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas
Second Chance Animal Shelter, East Brookfield, MA
Southport-Oak Island-Animal Rescue, Southport, NC 28461
Tails U Win Dog Rescue, Oak Island, NC
American Heartworm Society. Learn more about heartworms.
Animal Concerns: part of the EnviroLink Network, a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental and animal rights/welfare resources since 1991. Animal Concerns serves as a clearinghouse for information on the Internet related to animal rights and welfare.
I Love Dogs: Information on dogs and puppies; links to free stuff.
No Puppy Mills: Dedicated to educating the public about the danger and inhumanity of "puppy mills."
Owners of Blind Dogs: A site dedicated to helping blind dogs and their owners.
Pet Net: All-in-one pet information site.
Spay USA: Sponsoring spay/neuter clinics in over 1,000 locations around the US.
Whole Dog Journal: A monthly guide to natural dog care and training.
Often people feel they must give up their pets for various reasons.
On these pages, you'll hopefully find some alternatives and be able to keep your animal.
Animal Hospitals USA, Raleigh NC
VetPlace Vet Locator: Find a vet near you in the US and Canada.
Havahart Animal Traps: Specializing in "caring control" for wildlife and stray animals.
Pet ID Tags: "Never Lost" tags for dogs and cats.
ShelterCare Pet Insurance
Internet Lost and Found: Find lost animals online
Visit Paw's Place at Pets911.com
Our zip code is 28479.
Alley Cat Allies, a national nonprofit clearinghouse for information on feral and stray cats. For more than a decade Alley Cat Allies has advocated trap-neuter-return (TNR) — the most humane and effective method to reduce feral cat populations.
American Kennel Club: Check out all of the helpful pages on "Life with Dogs." Adopt a rescue dog or buy a dog from a responsible AKC breeder.
Responsible AKC breeders do not sell their puppies in pet stores.
The AKC supports Spay/Neuter for non-breeders to prevent accidental litters.
American Rescue Dog Association: Volunteer people and canine units trained in the search and rescue of missing persons.
Animal Rescue TV Show
Pet Love Shack: Adopt a pet, find out more about your new friend, download coloring pages for the kids, and more.
Snuggles Project: knitting, quilting, and crocheting blankets for homeless animals