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Cat-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Raleigh, NC: 30 Dogs Good with Cats

Cat-Friendly Dogs up for adoption near Raleigh, NC

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Raleigh have 87 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with cats, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.

1. Bubbles

Puppy (4 months 5 days) · Male · Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hi! I'm new here and a friendly Foster saved me from the shelter. I am so happy to be in a loving home and learning all the puppy things. My foster mom will update here as she learns more about me but I am accepting applications for my future forever family!

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Breed, size & sometimes age is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and never guaranteed.

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Bubbles fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Nov 3

2. I-Hop

Puppy · Male · American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed · 8 mi from Raleigh

I-Hop is an adorable pup full joy and love - and he is waiting to spend forever with you! He absolutely adores being held and snuggled up close. He is the best of both worlds - sleeping on your shoulder (his favorite spot), but also always up for a playful game. He’s a big fan of stuffed animals and enjoys a good tug-of-war.Despite his small size, this guy is incredibly brave and doesn’t let his “chicken wing” leg hold him back! He’s even learned how to climb stairs that are bigger than he is!He still has that adorably wonderful puppy breath. Like any puppy, he is still learning that puppy teeth are for toys only, but he’s easily redirected.

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He is working on house-training and what it means to potty outside, but he’s been using pads in his playpen consistently. He’s very food-motivated, which makes training a breeze!I-Hope is likely to grow into a small to medium-sized dog.If you’re looking for a sweet and unique, happy-go-lucky pup who’s ready to be your car co-pilot and sure to bring a lot of joy to your life - apply to meet I-Hop.

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Special needs
Adopt I-Hop fromPerfectly Imperfect PupsRaleigh, NC · listed Nov 3

3. Darby

Young · Female · Golden Retriever · 14 mi from Raleigh

Darby is a year old golden Great with dogs, cats and kids Professionally trained Ready to go home Statesville, NC

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Darby fromRusty's Rescue Ranchgarner, nc · listed Oct 31

4. Peep

Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed · 14 mi from Raleigh

Courtesy Post !!! DO NOT APPLY TO RUSTY'S PLEASE APPLY HERE: Adoption Application Form https://share.google/UBQ9UhYNIlUmPIGtI LOCATION CHARLOTTE NC GIVE PEEP A CHANCE! Peep would like to know why her forever family is taking so long. She has already practiced her adorable head tilts, perfected her tiny tongue blep, and reserved a spot on your couch. What more preparation could a girl possibly need?! Peep is a sweet, silly girl who loves people but can feel nervous when meeting unfamiliar dogs. When overwhelmed, she may get a little snappy toward the other dog, so she needs patient, slow introductions that let her become comfortable at her own pace.

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Once she realizes everything is okay, she settles in and is completely fine with her canine friends! Give Peep a little patience and time to feel safe, and you’ll get to watch her adorable personality come to life. Once you’re in her circle, prepare to have your heart—and possibly your favorite seat—completely stolen. Peep isn’t suited for apartment living, but she is perfectly suited for making someone wonder how they ever lived without her. Help us find the patient family willing to give this precious little Peep a chance! Please share! Apply to adopt at STABRescue.com #AdoptPeep #GivePeepAChance #AdoptDontShop #STABRescue #RescueDog #CharlotteNC

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Peep fromRusty's Rescue Ranchgarner, nc · listed Oct 31

5. Amelia

Puppy · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier / Bulldog / Mixed · 8 mi from Raleigh

Meet Amelia, One of Our Georgia Girls!Amelia is approximately 6 months old, weighs around 20 pounds, and is an American Pit Bull Terrier/Bulldog mix. She is one of our very special Georgia girls, and she's looking for a forever home alongside her sister and best friend, Bessie!If there's one thing you should know about Amelia, it's that this girl is DETERMINED! Amelia was born with significant physical abnormalities that affect her mobility, but she doesn't let that stop her from trying to get where she wants to go. She moves by pushing with her back legs and scooting her front half along the floor.

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Her front legs are splayed outward and provide very little support. She's not going to win any races, but she certainly gets an A for effort!Amelia is the more adventurous of the two sisters. She loves toys, enjoys playing tug-of-war with her people, and absolutely adores snuggling. At the end of the day, there's nothing better than being curled up on the couch with someone who loves her.A Little About Her Special NeedsAmelia and Bessie were born with significant mobility challenges. X-rays revealed abnormalities in the alignment of their skulls and spines that affect their ability to move normally. Their veterinarians cannot predict whether these abnormalities will affect their lifespans or lead to complications in the future.What we do know is that Amelia is currently comfortable, happy, and not experiencing pain. Her condition has remained stable while she's been in our care.Amelia can potty on her own and will scoot away afterward, but she cannot get to a pee pad independently, so she'll need help staying clean. She sometimes wears diapers. She eats kibble softened with water to make mealtimes easier.Most of her day is spent relaxing in a comfortable bed, playing with her toys, enjoying attention, and keeping her sister company. She needs help being carried or transported for longer distances. We're also exploring the possibility of a custom wheelchair to give her additional mobility.Amelia does well with other dogs and would likely enjoy a home with gentle, respectful children. She doesn't need a fenced yard or a particular type of home, just a safe environment, someone willing to accommodate her mobility needs, and plenty of love.Two Sisters, One Forever HomeAmelia and Bessie have been together their entire lives, and their bond is incredibly important. Because of their limited mobility, they provide companionship and comfort for each other throughout the day. They must be adopted together.PIPs Special Care AdoptionAmelia and Bessie are being offered through our PIPs Special Care Adoption program.There is no adoption fee for the girls, and PIPs will remain a lifelong partner in their care.Their adopter will be responsible for everyday expenses, including food, supplies, preventatives, routine vaccinations, and wellness visits. PIPs will help cover major medical needs related to their disabilities, with the specific arrangements discussed and agreed upon before adoption.The girls are current on their vaccinations. They are not spayed because of veterinary concerns regarding anesthesia and surgery, and their future surgical care will need to be discussed individually.We don't know what the future holds for Amelia and Bessie. They may have years ahead of them, or their medical conditions may eventually create challenges we cannot predict. What we do know is that they deserve a family who will love them for however long that may be.Amelia doesn't need a perfect home. She needs a patient, loving family willing to embrace her differences and give her the best life possible.Ready to adopt? pipsrescue.org or have questions - email Nicole.k@pipsrescue.orgWatch Amelia in Action!Amelia's determination as she navigates a doorway:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFxiVWRqPi4Amelia and Bessie enjoying a snack and snuggle time:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaMjQYIqh2U

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Special needs
Adopt Amelia fromPerfectly Imperfect PupsRaleigh, NC · listed Oct 26

6. Bessie

Puppy · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier / Bulldog / Mixed · 8 mi from Raleigh

Meet Bessie, One of Our Georgia Girls!Bessie is approximately 6 months old, weighs around 20 pounds, and is an American Pit Bull Terrier/Bulldog mix. She's one half of our adorable Georgia girls duo, and she's looking for a forever family who will welcome both her and her sister, Amelia.Bessie is our sweet, snuggly girl who knows exactly how to let you know when she needs something! While Amelia is a little more adventurous, Bessie is perfectly content spending her days relaxing in her cozy bed, keeping her sister company, and soaking up affection from her people.Bessie absolutely loves to snuggle.

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She's happiest when she's comfortable, close to someone she loves, and getting plenty of attention.A Little About Her Special NeedsBessie was born with significant physical abnormalities that affect her mobility. Like her sister Amelia, her front legs are splayed outward and provide very little support. X-rays also revealed abnormalities in the alignment of her skull and spine.Bessie has more limited mobility than Amelia. She can push with her back legs and scoot herself along, but she moves slowly and generally needs help getting from place to place.Despite these challenges, Bessie is a happy, comfortable puppy who is not experiencing pain. Her condition has remained stable, although her veterinarians cannot predict whether her physical abnormalities will affect her lifespan or cause complications later in life.Bessie can potty on her own but cannot get to a pee pad independently, so she needs help staying clean. She's good at letting her people know when she needs assistance and will whine to get their attention. She eats dehydrated food prepared to make mealtimes easier.Bessie also has some sensitivity to certain sounds, particularly when the television or music first comes on or when other dogs become noisy. We've discovered that a little pair of earmuffs helps her settle, and once she adjusts to the background noise, she's usually just fine.Most of Bessie's day is spent relaxing with Amelia, enjoying affection, and snuggling with her people. She does well with other dogs and would likely be comfortable around gentle, respectful children.She doesn't require a fenced yard or a particular home layout, but she does need a safe environment, help with her mobility and hygiene, and someone who understands that her daily routine looks a little different from that of most dogs.Two Sisters, One Forever HomeBessie and Amelia absolutely adore each other. Because their mobility is so limited, having each other nearby provides companionship and comfort throughout the day. These girls have been together since birth, and we are committed to keeping them together.They must be adopted as a pair.PIPs Special Care AdoptionBessie and Amelia are being offered through our PIPs Special Care Adoption program.There is no adoption fee, and PIPs will remain a lifelong partner in their care.Their adopter will be responsible for everyday expenses, including food, supplies, preventatives, routine vaccinations, and wellness visits. PIPs will help cover major medical needs related to their disabilities, with the specific arrangements discussed and agreed upon before adoption.The girls are current on their vaccinations. They are not spayed because of veterinary concerns regarding anesthesia and surgery, and their future surgical care will need to be discussed individually.We cannot predict what the future holds for Bessie and Amelia. Their medical conditions may affect their lifespans, or they may surprise us all. Right now, they're happy puppies who enjoy life, love their people, and deserve the opportunity to be part of a family.Bessie isn't looking for someone to feel sorry for her. She's looking for someone who will love her, accommodate her needs, and appreciate all the wonderful things that make her special.And, of course, someone who has room in their heart for her sister, too!Ready to adopt? pipsrescue.org or have quesitons, email Nicole.k@pipsrescue.or

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Special needs
Adopt Bessie fromPerfectly Imperfect PupsRaleigh, NC · listed Oct 26

7. Gloria

Young (3 months 19 days) · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hey i am gloria ! I was wondering if you could help me out and adopt me. I am the last sibling left to be adopted. I am very sweet and gentle but i also get the zoomies. i am very treat motivated. my mom will meet you ask <

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Gloria fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 23

8. Blanche

Adult (2 years 2 months) · Female · Terrier / Yellow Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

I am a sweet girl. my foster mom who saved me off the kill list said i was smart and i listen very good/. i love my dog bed, i don't care about cats and i like dogs but i don't need one , i love kids . i just want someone to follow around .

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The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Blanche fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 21

9. Moe

Puppy (2 months 2 days) · Male · Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Read more about Moe

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Moe fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 21

10. Meeny

Puppy (2 months 2 days) · Female · Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Read more about Meeny

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Meeny fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 21

11. Eeney

Puppy (2 months 2 days) · Male · Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Read more about Eeney

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Eeney fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 21

12. Miney

Puppy (2 months 2 days) · Male · Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Read more about Miney

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Miney fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 21

13. Bowser

Adult (4 years) · Male · American Bulldog / Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Bowser | 4 years old | Male | Good with Kids | Housetrained | Cratetrained |

Hi,

My name is Bowser! My previous owners were reportedly done using me for breeding, and I ended up at the shelter.

I have been an inside dog my whole life so, when I went to the shelter, I was very scared and not happy about being outside most of the day.

Pawfect match rescued me and told me I will be neutered and taken care of from now on.

If interested in meeting me, please fill out an adoption application!

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  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bowser fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 19

14. Toby

Adult (4 years 11 months) · Male · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Meet Toby!

Toby is a lovely Labrador mix who came to Pawfect Match Rescue & Rehabilitation as a stray from Randolph County Animal Services.

He's a sweet, friendly boy with lovely manners who has been doing really well at adoption events. He's responsive, enjoys meeting people and walks nicely on his leash.

Toby is currently living in a foster home with a cat and has generally been well behaved. We're still getting to know him and assessing whether he'd be suited to a home with feline friends.

Toby is currently being fostered in Raleigh, NC, and we'll continue to update his profile as we learn more about his personality and what makes him happy.

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For now, we know he's a lovely, well-mannered boy who deserves a wonderful home to call his own! ❤️

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Toby fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 19

15. Bruno

Young · Male · Chihuahua / Mixed · 17 mi from Raleigh

(DOB 10/09/2025) Bruno is smart, playful, energetic, and eager to please. He loves attention and happily soaks up pets. He’s already house and crate-trained, can live happily without a fenced yard, and could make a great condo/apartment companion. He’d love a person who works from home and has time for plenty of walks, adventures, and snuggle breaks. His leash manners are still a work in progress, though; he sometimes thinks the walk is a race and his human is just trying to keep up! With patience, practice, and routine, he can keep working toward becoming a more polite walking partner.Bruno has been fine around cats and has done well around a big dog, although he hasn’t had enough close dog interactions to know how he’ll do with every canine friend.

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He tends to prefer women, but patient men can win him over, too. He can be protective of his favorite human, so proper introductions and a family willing to help him feel secure are important. Young kids aren’t Bruno’s jam, so he’s looking for an adults only home where he can relax and be the center of his people’s world. He also has some strong feelings about his food and treats. He is of the mindset what’s his is his. So, his new family will need to manage thoughtfully and work on positive, reward-based guidance.With Bruno, you’ve got yourself a loyal, loving, four-legged shadow! He’s a professional snuggler, enthusiastic belly-rub enthusiast, lap dog extraordinaire, and full-time supervisor of whatever his favorite human happens to be doing. He’ll even let you know when it’s bedtime, then snooze quietly in his crate all night. Now that’s a furry family member with big love to share! Give this little, smiley guy a chance to choose you, and you just might discover that the best things really do come in small packages!As part of Bruno’s $300 adoption fee, he will be neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. If you have questions about this sweet boy, you can email: Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org. If you wish to adopt Bruno, you can complete an application online for her under the Adopt a Pet Tab on our website: www.pawsforlifenc.org.

  • No young kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bruno fromFranklin County Humane SocietyYoungsville, NC · listed Oct 16

16. Cinnamon

Puppy (1 month 18 days) · Male · Labrador Retriever / Mixed · 20 mi from Raleigh

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The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Cinnamon fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 15

17. Teddy Scruff

Adult (1 year 6 months) · Male · Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Meet Teddy, your pocket-sized happiness machine!

Teddy was surrendered to the shelter, but this 1.5-year-old boy is already showing the world that his smile is bigger than his past. Now that he’s out, he’s one happy little dude, ready to spread joy wherever he goes.

At just 26 lbs fully grown, Teddy is the perfect pocket-size scruffy man. He’s got the adorable looks, the irresistible smile, and the happy-go-lucky personality that will have you smitten in seconds.

Kids? Love them! Other dogs? Friends waiting to be made! Life? He’s here for ALL of it!

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Teddy is ready to trade shelter life for couch snuggles, family adventures, and a forever home where he can keep that happy tail wagging.

Who needs a little scruffy sunshine in their life? Teddy is ready to meet you!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Teddy Scruff fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 15

18. Ray

Adult (2 years) · Male · Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Ray is thought to be approx 2 and is a new arrival here at Pawfect Match. A friendly boy, a little shy at the moment as expected. As we get to know him better we will let you know! he i svery shy but warms up quick.. he wants to be close to his person

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Ray fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 14

19. Babygirl

Young · Female · Australian Shepherd · 14 mi from Raleigh

Welcome Babygirl to the ranch !!SMALL DOG !!! 20 lb. Mini Australian Shepherd2 years old Fully vetted, spayed and microchipped Great with dogs and kids in foster with cats House, crate and leash trained Ready to go home! Statesville, NC

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Babygirl fromRusty's Rescue Ranchgarner, nc · listed Oct 14

20. Oreo

Adult · Male · Terrier / Hound / Mixed · 17 mi from Raleigh

(DOB 07/27/2020) Do you want to add a pup to your family that checks all the boxes? Well, I am dog, cat, and kid friendly! I really LOVE kids of all ages! So I would love to find a family with fun kids, so I could be their best friend! I know when you meet me, you will love me!I am a spunky boy that lovesssss other dogs and lovessssssssss food :). My forever home must have a fun and happy dog for me to best buds with and continue to help me grow. I really enjoy off leash time playing with other dogs, so I am definitely looking for a family with a secure fence and a doggy friend or two to romp around with.

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When inside, you can often find me (and maybe one of my kitty sisters) watching the world go by through our great big windows.I enjoy slow, leisurely walks where I can sniff new surroundings. Continuing positive reinforcement training to build my trust and confidence would be very helpful for me as I continue to learn. I love hotdogs...num, yum, num, yum, so it's a great reward for me. Honestly, I love ALL food! It is definitely the key to my heart! So let's sum it up, Oreo is kid, cat and dog friendly...so that's like a triple stuffed Oreo!! Adopt this boy!!!As part of Oreo’s $300 adoption fee, he will be neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, and current on his monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventatives. If you have questions about this sweet pup, you can email: Dogteam@pawsforlifenc.org. If you wish to adopt Oreo, you can complete an application online for him under the Adopt a Pet Tab on our website: www.pawsforlifenc.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Oreo fromFranklin County Humane SocietyYoungsville, NC · listed Oct 8

21. James

Puppy (2 months 4 days) · Male · Husky / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hello, world!

We were rescued by Pawfect Match along with our mama, Carly, and now we’re ready to find forever homes of our very own!

We’re looking forward to filling your life with adventures, puppy kisses, cuddles, and plenty of snuggles. We may be little now, but we have BIG personalities and so much love to give!

Our mama, Carly, is a medium-sized white Husky mix, so we’re expecting to grow into some pretty adorable pups with plenty of personality.

The best part of our story is just beginning, and we can’t wait to meet our forever families!**************

Read more about James

The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt James fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 6

22. Warren

Puppy (2 months 14 days) · Male · Husky / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hello, world!

We were rescued by Pawfect Match along with our mama, Carly, and now we’re ready to find forever homes of our very own!

We’re looking forward to filling your life with adventures, puppy kisses, cuddles, and plenty of snuggles. We may be little now, but we have BIG personalities and so much love to give!

Our mama, Carly, is a medium-sized white Husky mix, so we’re expecting to grow into some pretty adorable pups with plenty of personality.

The best part of our story is just beginning, and we can’t wait to meet our forever families!**************

Read more about Warren

The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Warren fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 6

23. Saratoga

Puppy (2 months 14 days) · Male · Husky / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hello, world!

We were rescued by Pawfect Match along with our mama, Carly, and now we’re ready to find forever homes of our very own!

We’re looking forward to filling your life with adventures, puppy kisses, cuddles, and plenty of snuggles. We may be little now, but we have BIG personalities and so much love to give!

Our mama, Carly, is a medium-sized white Husky mix, so we’re expecting to grow into some pretty adorable pups with plenty of personality.

The best part of our story is just beginning, and we can’t wait to meet our forever families!**************

Read more about Saratoga

The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Saratoga fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 6

24. Taylor

Puppy (2 months 14 days) · Female · Husky / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hello, world!

We were rescued by Pawfect Match along with our mama, Carly, and now we’re ready to find forever homes of our very own!

We’re looking forward to filling your life with adventures, puppy kisses, cuddles, and plenty of snuggles. We may be little now, but we have BIG personalities and so much love to give!

Our mama, Carly, is a medium-sized white Husky mix, so we’re expecting to grow into some pretty adorable pups with plenty of personality.

The best part of our story is just beginning, and we can’t wait to meet our forever families!**************

Read more about Taylor

The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Taylor fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 6

25. Sampson

Puppy (4 months 6 days) · Male · Great Pyrenees (long coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

A good samaritan learned about me living outside tied up by a chain and rescued me from those conditions. He knew he would not be able to keep me but also knew he couldn't leave me where I was. He took me to the vet, got me meds for my ear infection and got me all cleaned up. I'm now in a foster home with Pawfect Match and will learn how to be a puppy. I have a sweet, calm demeanor and have done well with dogs, kids and people although I'm a little shy at the moment.
I will need a home with a yard as I will be a big boy as I grow older. I will shed, require brushing and wil need someone who understands my breed.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Sampson fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 6

26. Birdie

Puppy (2 months 21 days) · Female · Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Hi I'm Birdie, I was rescued with my siblings after being dumped and abandoned. Ive been living in a nice foster home through pawfect match and am ready to find my forever home!

** The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Birdie fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 4

27. Sugar

Puppy · Female · Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed · 14 mi from Raleigh

Welcome Sugar to the ranch !!! PUPPY !!!Looking for her forever family &hearts; Sugar is a sweet little boxer lab mix puppy &hearts;Vetted and microchipped Good with dogs and cats Ready to go home ! Charlotte, NC

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Sugar fromRusty's Rescue Ranchgarner, nc · listed Oct 4

28. Blossom

Puppy (3 months 13 days) · Female · Terrier / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

These adorable, scruffy little babies were rescued by a Good Samaritan and brought into Pawfect Match.

They’re a little scared and timid right now, which is completely understandable for such tiny puppies who have had to grow up without the love and security they deserve.

Blossom is very nervous and scared with all of the transitions she has had recently. She will take patience, time, and someone with expereince who will slowly introduce her to new things and socialize her appropriately. As we see more of her personality shine we will update here!

Foster Update

Read more about Blossom

Blossom is slowly coming out of her shell. She is liking to play with toys and the other dogs in her foster home although she still doesn't willingly come to humans yet. She will need safe areas to roam (penned/gated) until she becomes comfortable enough with her adopter as she is a flight risk and can hide in small spaces. She will be held and snuggle for short spurts once picked up, and does fairly well in the car for short rides. She is doing well with potty pad training and has been outside in a penned in area to potty as well.

She does love to shred soft items like toys and shoe laces if left alone too long so a crate/safe space when left alone is also recommended. <3

** The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Blossom fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 2

29. Ghost

Puppy · Male · Hound · 14 mi from Raleigh

Welcome Ghost to the ranch! This sweet little boy is 3 months old!!!He's curious and gentle and ready to exploreAge appropriate vaccines and microchippedAvailable in Gastonia, NCLet's find Ghost his forever home

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Ghost fromRusty's Rescue Ranchgarner, nc · listed Oct 1

30. Bruno

Adult (1 year 1 month) · Male · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Raleigh

Bruno came to Pawfect Match after their owners surrendered him as hey had no time to take care of her. He is a sweet and curious boy that loves to be by your side and would love a family of his own

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bruno fromPawfect Match RescueHolly Springs, NC · listed Oct 1

Bringing a dog home to your cat

Tell the rescue about your cat: their age and how they react to dogs. A dog who has lived calmly with one cat may still want to chase a cat that runs.

Introduce them slowly. Keep them apart for the first few days and swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior.

Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, like a high shelf or a room behind a baby gate, and keep the litter box and cat food out of the dog's way.

Rescues with cat-friendly dogs near Raleigh

Questions about adopting cat-friendly dogs in Raleigh

How many cat-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Raleigh?

As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina, have 87 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat-friendly dog in Raleigh?

The rescues with the most cat-friendly dogs near Raleigh right now are Pawfect Match Rescue (Holly Springs, NC), Rusty's Rescue Ranch (garner, nc) and Perfectly Imperfect Pups (Raleigh, NC). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

How do I introduce a dog to my cat?

Slowly. Keep them apart for a few days so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route the dog can't follow.

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