Animal Shelter in Dare, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Hatteras Island Pet Resort

Animal Shelter

Rodanthe, NC

Hatteras Island Pet Resort has offered dog and cat boarding in Rodanthe since 2004, with climate-controlled lodging and individual attention.

  • overnight dog boarding
  • overnight cat boarding
  • short-term dog day boarding while visiting Outer Banks attractions

Dare County Animal Shelter

Animal Shelter

Manteo, NC

Dare County Animal Shelter offers dog, cat, and working-cat adoptions with fees covering vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, and initial care.

  • adopting a dog or cat with core veterinary care included
  • veterans seeking companion-animal adoption through Pets for Patriots
  • barn or garden owners seeking working cats for rodent control

Feline Hope

Animal Shelter

Kitty Hawk, NC

Feline Hope provides monthly low-cost spay and neuter clinics with FVRCP and rabies vaccinations for the Outer Banks community.

  • low-cost cat spay and neuter
  • routine FVRCP or rabies vaccinations during a spay-neuter clinic
  • deworming and flea treatment for cats

Good Dog Retreat

Animal Shelter

Manteo, NC

Good Dog Retreat provides dog boarding, day care, and grooming in Manteo for dogs of various breeds, sizes, and ages.

  • Dog boarding in the Manteo and Outer Banks area
  • Dog day care for dogs of different breeds, sizes, and ages
  • Combining dog boarding, day care, and grooming at one location

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OBX SPCA Dare County Animal Shelter

Animal Shelter

Manteo, NC

OBX SPCA Dare County Animal Shelter offers dogs, cats, and working cats with vaccinations, sterilization, and adoption-support services included.

  • Adopting a dog with microchipping, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, flea treatment, and behavior assessment included
  • Adopting cats or kittens with published adoption fees
  • Veterans seeking adoption benefits through Pets for Patriots

Outer Banks Spca

Animal Shelter

Manteo, NC

Outer Banks SPCA offers same-day pet take-home after approval, with adoption fees covering vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, and veterinary care.

  • adopting a dog, cat, or other shelter animal
  • veterans seeking adoption benefits through Pets for Patriots
  • barn or garden owners seeking vaccinated, sterilized working cats

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FAQ

What is included when adopting from Dare County Animal Shelter?

Adoption fees include vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, initial flea treatment, a medical evaluation, a behavior assessment, microchipping with free registration, and a visit with a participating local veterinarian.

Can I take an adopted pet home the same day?

Approved adopters can take a pet home the same day after completing the shelter's paperwork.

Can people from outside North Carolina adopt from the shelter?

Yes. The shelter accepts out-of-state adopters and does not require a home visit unless a specific concern is identified.

Can I walk through the dog kennels or reserve a specific breed?

Visitors must ask staff to bring dogs out for interaction, and the shelter does not hold specific breeds or mixes for future availability.