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Pender County Animal Shelter

Hours: Mon-Fri 1:00pm-5:00pm; Sat-Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm (closed holidays)

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Who it helps
Pender County residents or animals found in Pender County
Where
Pender County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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County shelter that supports Pender County Animal Control. Open seven days a week for surrenders, adoptions and rabies vaccines. Takes animals belonging to Pender County residents or found in Pender County.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 3280 New Savannah Road, Burgaw, NC 28425

Hours: Mon-Fri 1:00pm-5:00pm; Sat-Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm (closed holidays)

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Pender County residents or animals found in Pender County; out-of-county animals are not accepted.
  • How to get started: Visit during shelter hours or call (910) 259-1484. Animal Control: (910) 259-1349, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; after hours and weekends call the Sheriff's Department at (910) 259-1212.

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Sources

Pender County Animal Shelter official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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