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Calvin's Paws

Animal rescue in Raleigh, NC

We believe in education on responsible pet ownership, on educating the community about FIV and feline leukemia, Trap-neuter-release, spaying and neutering and collaborating with rescues all over the map to further our common goal of helping prevent pain and suffering to animals and ensure they have a loving, suitable home.

Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 17271
Raleigh, NC 27619
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Calvin's Paws

We'll also keep you updated on Dixie SE's adoption status with email updates.
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Dixie SE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo SE's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo SE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Coco Nut's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco Nut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Thunderbird ('Birdie')'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Thunderbird ('Birdie')

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo Poof (fka Diane Poof)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo Poof (fka Diane Poof)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Boots M's adoption status with email updates.
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Boots M

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Minnie Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tater Tot's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Tater Tot

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Raleigh, NC

Rescue FAQs

Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville.
Central NC.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process:
Check out our animals
Find one (or two!) that would fit your lifestyle and needs
Fill out an application here: (http://www.calvinspaws.com/forms/form_humanverify?formid=2908)
Talk to a counselor
Meet and Greet
If all goes well, and you're approved
Adoption Contract
Pay $100 fee for cats/kittens or $150 fee for dogs/puppies
Take your animal home!!

Adoption application

https://www.calvinspaws.com/forms/form?formid=2908

Pets at shelters & rescues near Calvin's Paws

PapAdopters - Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC 27612

Friends of Rocky Mount Animals

P.O. Box 8766,
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Wake Forest, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Boba's adoption status with email updates.
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Boba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on LULEE's adoption status with email updates.
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LULEE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Raleigh, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BRUISER ★ Available NOW - ADOPTION or RESCUE!'s adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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BRUISER ★ Available NOW - ADOPTION or RESCUE!

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Nashville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Gail's adoption status with email updates.
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Gail

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Youngsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on BENJAMIN's adoption status with email updates.
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BENJAMIN

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Burlington, NC

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