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North Carolina animal shelters

There are 1,055 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian animal shelters employ 1,784 people, earn more than $146 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $245 million.
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Animal shelters by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
212
 
$23,844,961
Raleigh
 
111
 
$27,376,722
Asheville
 
84
 
$31,277,033
Greensboro
 
69
 
$7,023,914
Winston-Salem
 
66
 
$7,497,529
Wilmington
 
52
 
$3,309,721
Durham
 
52
 
$7,925,436
Fayetteville, NC
 
46
 
$1,576,084
Hickory
 
34
 
$4,330,523
Myrtle Beach, SC
 
26
 
$1,451,707
Showing 10 of 17 metros

Job trends for North Carolina animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
116
1-10
 
44
11-25
 
32
26-100
 
21
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
259
$250k to $1M
 
87
$1M to $5M
 
22
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in North Carolina

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1-20 of 1,055

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR)

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue was founded in 2007 to provide the resources and life-saving programs to build a No-Kill community.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
63
EIN
20-8787719
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca of Wake County

Wake County's Spca collaborates with partners to decrease shelter intake. 4,631 pets were taken in from July 2021 - June 2022.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$23.2m
Employees
93
EIN
56-0891732
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Charlotte

Charlotte's Humane Society provides low-cost spay/neuter services, and care & placement for 3,553 homeless animals in 2021.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$25.4m
Employees
112
EIN
58-1342479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Asheville Humane Society

Rescues, reunites, rehabilitates, and rehomes thousands of homeless animals each year, supports and provides community solutions to help keep pets healthy and in their homes, and operates the animal care campus, an adoption and education center, and anima....
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
114
EIN
56-1444098
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS)

BRHS is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for homeless, injured and abused domestic animals awaiting adoption and to educating our community regarding proper animal care and the need for responsible spay/neuter to control pet populations.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
55
EIN
56-6048726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forsyth Humane Society (FHS)

Forsyth Humane Society's mission is to enrich our community by promoting the compassionate treatment of cats and dogs.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$6.7m
Employees
44
EIN
23-7055886
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

Savings Grace rescues and adopts dogs, sterilizes over 3,600 dogs, and cares for neglected animals in Wake Forest, NC.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
12
EIN
92-0186555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Animal Protection Society of Durham

The APS of Durham is a leader in building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach and providing care for animals in need.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
40
EIN
56-1047100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC)

Humane Society of Catawba County is a 501 (c)(3) non profit, no-kill animal rescue that offers companion pet adoptions, low cost spay/neuter services, low cost vaccine, microchip clinics, community outreach programs and business sponsorship opportunities.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
39
EIN
58-1535943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Red Bell Run Foundation

The Red Bell Run Foundation rescues and rehabilitates special needs equines, offering them lifelong sanctuary and educating the community on responsible horsekeeping.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$292.8k
Employees
0
EIN
82-3733987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SAFE Haven for Cats

SAFE Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal shelter dedicated to finding homes for homeless cats and kittens. Founded in 1994, SAFE Haven for Cats is Raleigh's no-kill shelter and clinic.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
45
EIN
56-1916620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Outer Banks Spca

Dare county animal services, operated by the Outer Banks Spca, provides professional and progressive animal welfare assistance to our residents.
Revenue
$948.8k
Assets
$875.5k
Employees
23
EIN
56-1590963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moore Humane Society

Moore Humane Society rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts homeless animals with "no kill" philosophies. They also provide low cost spay/neuter and TNR programs.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
19
EIN
56-0891408
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beyond Fences

Beyond Fences builds trusting relationships with families and provides free veterinary care, supplies, and fences to keep pets healthy and happy.
Revenue
$916.5k
Assets
$962.4k
Employees
0
EIN
26-2584285
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cashiers Highlands Humane Society

Cashiers Highlands Humane Society rescues animals, provides care, promotes responsible pet ownership, and enhances community spirit through education and therapy programs.
Revenue
$756.8k
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
14
EIN
58-1798769
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valley River Humane Society

Shelters & cares for homeless dogs and cats in WNC, providing food, vet services, and facilitating adoption. No-kill policy.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
52
EIN
58-1320604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watauga Humane Society

The purpose of the Watauga Humane Society is to provide the following: a well-equipped and appropriately staffed facility where the citizens of Watauga county can bring unwanted or abandoned animals; relief of suffering among animals; provisions of food, ....
Revenue
$997.1k
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
34
EIN
23-7128331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville places 1204 animals in loving homes forever through their animal protection and welfare organization, with a mission to prevent cruelty to animals.
Revenue
$971.7k
Assets
$919.0k
Employees
29
EIN
82-3039637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renaissance Equine Rescue & Welfare Foundation

The Renaissance Equine Rescue & Welfare Foundation rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected horses and then tries to find them new homes. It has a sanctuary program in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
0
EIN
84-3872856
IRS type
501(c)(3)

China Rescue Dogs

China Rescue Dogs rescues and rehabilitates dogs from the dog meat trade in China, providing them with loving forever homes in the US and Canada. Its facility in Vass, NC houses and cares for these animals while they are being prepared for adoption.
Revenue
$850.4k
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
84-2277422
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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