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RescueConnect NC

Animal rescue in Wilmington, NC

We are dedicated to improving the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals by aiding in their journey to a better life. RescueConnect also encourages and educates individuals to keep their animals up to date on vaccinations, on heartworm preventative (for canines) and encourages spaying/neutering. For more exotic pets, we will complete the research necessary to provide literature and guidance on proper care or connect guardians with experts.

Contact Ava Werstlein
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Wilmington, NC 28409
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Adoptable pets at RescueConnect NC

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Petey

Basset Hound/Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Wilmington, NC
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Bentley

Yorkie Poo

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Wilmington, NC
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LOTTIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wilmington, NC
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Hogan

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Wilmington, NC
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Texas

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Basset Hound

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Wilmington, NC

Rescue FAQs

We are a volunteer-staffed, non-profit organization rescuing and placing un-wanted, neglected, and abandoned animals with approved rescue organizations or in permanent homes. In addition, we will work with individuals or groups to find solutions to keep an animal with their responsible guardian!

Additional adoption info

Once the adoption application is received, a home visit will be set up. If that goes well and is approved, then a vet check is completed (if the applicant has recently owned an animal, if not, two professional references will be required). Once both of those are approved, then the adoption fee will need to be paid.

Pets at shelters & rescues near RescueConnect NC

Cape Fear Golden Retriever Rescue

P.O. Box 12697,
Wilmington, NC 28405

Sunburst Foundation of Wilmington Canine Rescue

PO Box 7527,
Wilmington, NC 28406

Feline Rescue in the Ferry

Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

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McGee

Boxer

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Bolivia, NC
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Lily

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Calabash, NC
Special Needs
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Eleanor

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Bolivia, NC
Bonded Pair
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Hopper

Mini Lop

Male, Young
Wilmington, NC
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Dante

American Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Ash, NC
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A013940

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Burgaw, NC

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