Our Top Candidates
Name: Lily
Breed: Spaniel mix – female – spayed
Age: Approx. 8 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 55 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Owner surrender due to health reasons. Lilly is very affectionate and really misses her owner. She is housebroken and can be very playful. However, she would probably do best as an only dog.
Name: Tybee
Breed: Shepherd/lab mix – female – spayed
Age: Approx. 5 – 6 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 55 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption after recovery from recent ACL surgery.
Info: I don’t remember most of my early life because I was always chained up. It’s so much better here because I get lots of attention and they even fixed my leg. I sure would like to go to a home that could give me lots and lots of attention.
Name: Sugar Pie
Breed: Blue Tick Hound mix – female – spayed
Age: Approx. 5 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 65 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Sugar Pie is Beau’s sister. She is housebroken and would be great with a family that has no other dogs.
Name: Ginger Snap
Breed: Dachsund mix, female–spayed
Age: 14 months
Size: Small, approx. 16 lbs.
Avail: Available for adoption
Info: My owner got me from another shelter and then said I was too active. He really didn’t give me much time….only a few weeks. So here I’ve learned to go to potty outside and to run and play with other dogs. But I also like to snuggle with those who give me attention. I’m ready for my forever home.
Name: Pluto
Breed: Plott Hound Mix – male – neutered
Age: Approx. 1 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 40 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Pluto was found after he had been in the “woods” for nearly 3 months. He wants desperately to be affectionate but is very tentative. He is just accepting being on a leash. He will need a home with lots of TLC and patience.
Name: Buddy
Breed: Hound mix – male
Age: Approx 1 1/2 yrs old.
Size: Approx. 40 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption after 11/30/11 (after neutering)
Info: Buddy is very low key and has a warm, loving personality but is a little shy. He loves to cuddle and get attention. Buddy also plays nicely with other dogs. He is heartworm negative and up to date on all shots.
Name: Todd
Breed: Lab/Blood Hound mix – male – neutered
Age: Approx 6 yrs old.
Size: Approx. 60 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Todd was found almost starved. He has thrived since his arrival. He has a wonderful, loving personality.
Name: Rosie
Breed: Pitt Bull mix, female
Age: Approx. 8 weeks old
Size: Approx. 8 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption early 2012.
Info: Came in from county pound with 2 siblings. All puppies got off
to a bumpy start, but are doing well now. Rosie was the smallest of the
group. She is coming into her own and is very sweet, gentle and cuddly.
Looking for her perfect home.
Name: Oakley
Breed: Flat coated retriever mix –female–spayed
Age: Approx. 6 years old
Size: Approx. 60 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: I was brought here from Oak Island when I was just a puppy. I was adopted by a nice lady who had another big dog and we got along really well. We liked to go to the dog park together. Her apartment changed the rules on the size of dogs you could own and she had to bring me back. We were all very sad about that. I am housebroker. At first I’m very shy, but I really do like to socialize. I sure would like a chance to go exploring new places with a wonderful family.
Name: Holly
Breed: Hound mix – female – spayed
Age: Approx. 1-1/2 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 50 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: One of the first things you notice about Holly is that she has one blue eye and one brown. She was found on the highway on Christmas Eve 2010. She can be shy around people, but loves to play with other dogs.
Name: Wheelie
Breed: Walker hound mix – male – neutered
Age: Approx. 5 yrs. Old
Size: Approx. 65 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: When Wheelie was found he was shot in the knee. He is fully recovered, but still has some pellets in his leg. This does not stop him as he loves to run and play with the other dogs.
Name: Beau
Breed: Blue Tick Hound mix – male – neutered
Age: Approx. 5 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 65 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Beau was born at the shelter. He had been adopted, but because of economic reasons, the owner relinquished him. He is housebroken and gets along well with other dogs and children.
Name: Daisy
Breed: Boxer mix–female–spayed
Age: Approx. 5 years old
Size: Approx. 50 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Daisy came from a loving home, but her owner was ill and could no longer take care of her. She is great with kids, walks nicely on a leash, is housebroken, gets along with other dogs and has the sweetest disposition. She deserves to be in a home – please give her a chance .
Name: Freddie & Mac
Breed: Red Tick Hound Mix – male – neutered
Age: Approx. 3 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 45 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Freddie & Mac have both been at the shelter since they were puppies. They enjoy coming to adoption days and getting to meet new people, but it can be a little scary for them because they are very shy.
Name: Laurel – female – spayed
Breed: Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix
Age: Approx. 4-5 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 15 lbs.
Avail: Ready for adoption
Info: Laurel is one of the dogs that came to us from Pender County. She is a sweet dog, but very shy. She is not used to being around people, but is starting to come out of her shell. Laurel is heartworm positive, but has started treatment. She is house trained, up to date on all shots and waiting for that special home.
Name: Jenny – female – spayed
Breed: Corgi/Jack Russell mix
Age: Approx. 2-3 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 20-25 lbs.
Avail: Approx. mid Feb.
Info: Jenny is one of four female dogs that came to us from Pender County. She is more accustomed to being around people and is friendly, loving, housebroken and up to date on all shots. Jenny has an old injury that was not taken care of when she was hit by a car. This has caused her to be in a lot of pain and has difficulty walking. We are planning surgery soon that will relieve her pain and improve her walking. She will be in foster care while she recovers. She will need some extra TLC when she is first adopted. She too is waiting for a special family.
Name: Rambler– male – neutered
Breed: Chihuahua mix
Age: Approx. 2 yrs. old
Size: Approx. 15 lbs.
Avail: Available for adoption
Info: Rambler is a cute black and brown dog with a very shy personality. He is one of four male dogs from Pender County. He is not used to being around people and gets very nervous. Rambler will need an understanding and patient family who will nurture him. He is also up to date on all shots.
Name: Wesley– male – neutered
Breed: Corgi/Jack Russell mix
Age: 8-9 months
Size: Approx. 20 lbs.
Avail: Available for adoption
Info: Wesley is one of the younger dogs that we took in from Pender County. He is up to date on all shots. While he is a little shy, he has a loving personality. Come out and see this cute gray and white youngster.
Name: Joker– male – neutered
Breed: Corgi/Jack Russell mix
Age: 18-24 months
Size: Approx. 20 lbs.
Avail: Available for adoption after surgery
Info: Joker is a cute Corgi mix also from Pender County. He is up to date on all shots. He is shy and seems a little low key. Joker has a “cherry” eye and will have surgery to correct it. He is expected to have a full recover. Please consider giving this loving dog a home.
Name: Casper– male – neutered
Breed: Corgi/Jack Russell mix
Age: Approx. 1 year old
Size: Approx. 20-25 lbs.
Avail: Available for adoption
Info: As you can see by his photo, he is almost all white – hence the name, Casper. He is male dog #4 from Pender County and is up to date on all shots. He is very shy and will need some TLC to help him out of his shell – could that be you?!?
Name: Bosco– male
Breed: Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound mix - male
Age: Approx. 2 1/2 years old
Size: Currently 10 lbs. (should be 12-15 lbs.)
Avail: Ready for adoption 1st week of March after neutering
Info: I was left out in the yard chained to a tree after my owner died. A kind lady had me taken to Paws Place. Thankfully I am heartworm negative and I am now up to date on all of my shots. I really like being around people and get along well with other dogs. As soon as I put on some weight and am neutered, I’ll be ready for adoption.
Name: Aria– female
Breed: Corgi/Jack Russell/Beagle mix
Age: Approx. 2 year old
Size: Approx. 20 lbs.
Avail: After spaying – and babies weaned (approx. mid-late Feb.)
Info: Our last female from Pender County arrived with a belly full of babies and delivered the very next day after her arrival. Aria had almost 24 hours of labor and delivered 8 puppies – one stillborn. She is a fantastic mother with a sweet disposition. She allows us to handle the puppies and is very trusting. Aria will make a wonderful family pet when she is ready to leave her babies.
Name: Seven puppies, 5 male, 2 female
Breed: Corgi/Jack Russell/Beagle mix
Age: 3 weeks
Size: Varies
Avail: Approx. March
Info: Watch them grow – all very different looking and different personalities. Follow us on facebook to see how they change – or come out and visit.
Paw’s Place charges a dog adoption fee of $150.00.
These fees help to defray the costs of food, shelter, heartworm treatment, flea and tapeworm control, medical care and spay/neuter for the animals.
100% of the adoption fees are used for the benefit of the animals.
We require a Pre-Adoption Application (in PDF format) to be submitted for the adoption of each of our animals. Responsible party adopting the animal just needs to print and complete the form and call us for an appointment.
Courtesy Listings
Courtesy listings are pets that are available for adoption through private individuals. These dogs are not at Paws Place, and we cannot assume any responsibility for the breed, temperment or health of the animals. We have agreed to list these animals on our website to assist the kind people who have rescued them in finding forever homes. If you are interested in adopting any dogs listed here, please contact the individuals directly.
There are no Courtesy Listings at this time.
