North Carolina

Dogs for Adoption in Rockwell, NC: 20 Dogs Looking for a Home

Ac, up for adoption near Rockwell, NC

153 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 12 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Rockwell. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Rockwell, 25 puppies, 38 young dogs, 70 adults and 12 seniors. The breeds you'll see most are Pit Bull Terrier, Terrier and Labrador Retriever, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.

1. Ac

Adult (3 years 11 months) · Male · Border Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

AC and DC were surrendered together at SCAPs and we took them in. AC is DC's father. He is a fun little terrier mix. His back seems to have been shaved at some point but not real sure why. It's growing back now. He has had his vaccines, neuter, and microchip.

www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

  • Good with dogs
Adopt Ac fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 20

2. Honey

Young (2 years 11 months) · Female · Chihuahua / Australian Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

Tan-Tan, Honeybun Chihuahua is a shy little girl that would make anyone a sweet companion. She has recently been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and is ready for a new home.

www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Honey fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 20

3. Reba

Young (1 year) · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

Merle and his sister, Reba, were owner surrenders. They are Chiweenie/Aussie mixes. They are a little shy but learning to adapt in our kennel environment. Once they trust you, they just want to snuggle. Come meet these cute pups.

stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

Adopt Reba fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Aug 25

4. Merle

Young (1 year) · Male · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

Merle and his sister, Reba, were owner surrenders. They are Chiweenie/Aussie mixes. They are a little shy but learning to adapt in our kennel environment. Once they trust you, they just want to snuggle. Come meet these cute pups.

stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

Adopt Merle fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Aug 25

5. Astro

Young (5 months 30 days) · Male · American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

Astro came to us as a stray with a couple of scars on his head. He is the sweetest boy and would love to have a nice family of his own. He is a beautiful silver, peach, brown, brindle with white feet. he did hurt a paw when he got here, but no breaks and is healing nicely. Come meet him!

stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Astro fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Aug 25

6. Tripp

Young (7 months) · Male · Carolina Dog / Hound / Mixed · 19 mi from Rockwell

Tripp is a beautiful boy full of life. He loves people but isn't so keen on young kids. Would much prefer an older family. He is on the small to medium size as he is 21 lbs but may get up to 30 when fully grown.

www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

  • No young kids
Adopt Tripp fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Aug 18

7. Goldie

Young (2 years 5 months) · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier / Carolina Dog / Mixed · 19 mi from Rockwell

Goldie was once a lady that roamed the streets. She found herself with us and she would rather be anywhere else. She is intelligent and strong. She does have prey drive so would not be good in a home with other animals. She will be a loyal companion to anyone who wants to go on outdoor adventures.

  • Only dog
  • No cats
Adopt Goldie fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Aug 18

8. Marley

Young (2 years) · Female · Schnauzer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

Marley is a beauty, but timid. She would do well in a quiet home with room to roam. She will need structure, support, and leadership until she is more comfortable in her environment. Once comfortable she will be your best companion. Contact us if you would like to schedule a meet and greet. www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

  • Only dog
  • No cats
Adopt Marley fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Aug 18

9. Stetson

Young (5 months 25 days) · Male · American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Rockwell

Stetson is one of 9 puppies that came to us in April. They are in foster care all together and enjoying puppy life. We are unsure of breed but they will most likely be medium sized 30 - 40 lbs.

Fill out an application online and we will schedule a meet and greet. www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Stetson fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Jun 26

10. Baxter

Young (10 months) · Male · Chihuahua / Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Baxter is a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix puppy. He weighs 11 pounds. Baxter gets along well with other dogs and children. He is friendly and loves to be petted. Baxter likes being outside and enjoys walks. He is fully vetted, neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on immunizations and on heartworm prevention.

Baxter's adoption fee is $400. To adopt Baxter, fill out an adoption form at RuffLoveRescue.com/adopt

Ruff Love Rescue is located in Thomasville, NC

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Baxter fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Oct 30

11. Sugar Chi

Senior (14 years 9 months) · Female · Chihuahua (short coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Sugar Chi is a female senior Chihuahua, but don't let her age fool you. She is still very healthy and active. She would like to be held most of the time, but she's pretty independent, too. As with many little older dogs, she can be a little nervous and she doesn't like for you to get in her face. Her adoption fee is $200. She is fully vetted, spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on immunizations.

To adopt Sugar Chi, fill out an adoption form at RuffLoveRescue.com/adopt

Ruff Love Rescue is located in Thomasville, NC

  • House-trained
Adopt Sugar Chi fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Oct 30

12. Minnie

Adult (4 years 11 months) · Female · Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet Minnie! She is a 5 year old Great Pyrennes mix. She currently weighs about 85lbs, but needs to put some more weight on. She also had to have some of her fur shaved due to severe matting, but it will grow back! She loves humans and wants to be with you as much as possible. She is completely house trained and good with other calm dogs. She is completely vetted and ready to find her forever home!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Minnie fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Sep 2

13. Bane

Adult · Male · Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet the happiest boy ever, Bane! He is a 4 year old Great Pyrennes mix. He currently weighs about 90lbs, but is still putting on weight. He came into the rescue very malnourished and with skin issues. He's doing much better. Bane thinks everyday is the best day ever and everyone he meets is his bestfriend! He's a sweetheart! He seems to be ok with other dogs. He needs a 5-6ft fenced in backyard, he loves to run around! He is completely vetted and ready to find his forever home!

Adoption fee- $400

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Bane fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Aug 29

14. Evie

Adult (1 year 5 months) · Female · Great Pyrenees / Beagle / Mixed (medium coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet sweet Evie! She is about a 1.5 years old and full of puppy fun!! She weighs right under 70lbs. She is crate trained and great with other dogs. She would do best in a home with a large yard and another dog in the home to play with and learn from. She will need someone who can contuine training with her and raise her up to be the well behaved girl she strides to be!! She is very smart!! We also have her DNA results and the results will be attached. She is completely vetted and ready to find her forever home!

Adoption donation- $300

  • Good with dogs
Adopt Evie fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Aug 7

15. Razin

Adult · Male · Australian Shepherd (long coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Razin is a 5 yo Australian Shepherd. He knows lots of commands and walks great on a leash. He attaches easily. He really needs to be in a home with a single owner. We do not recommend him for a family. He is housebroken and does not need a crate. He is completely vetted and ready to find his forever home!

Adoption donation- $400

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Razin fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Aug 3

16. Aura

Adult (2 years) · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (long coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet Aura! Aura is a 2 yo female, 45-pound Lab Retriever mix. She has lots of energy, so she’s needs an active family. Do you like to run or hike? Aura is your girl! She is completely vetted and ready to find her forever home!!

Adoption donation- $300

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Aura fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Jul 28

17. Beaufort

Young (6 months) · Male · Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Beaufort is a 3-month-old hound mix puppy and currently weighs about 17lbs. He’s a sweetheart! He will probably be about 40-50 pounds full-grown. His foster mom says he loves playing with other dogs. He doesn’t hurt the cats. He’s getting use to crate training and will need contuined puppy training. But he is thriving in a home and learning things very quickly!! His foster mom states that he’s a great dog. Beaufort is completely vetted and ready to find his forever home! Adoption donation- $400

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Beaufort fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Jul 28

18. Nyla

Adult (2 years) · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet Nyla! She is a super sweet 2 year old Lab mix. She weighs about 30lbs. She can be shy at first, but she warms up quickly! She is crate trained. Nyla would make the perfect addition! She is completely vetted and ready to find her forever home! Adoption donation- $300

Adopt Nyla fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Jul 22

19. Bridget

Adult · Female · Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet Bridget! She is a 3 year old Great Pyrennes mix and weighs about 80lbs. She is so sweet and beautiful! She would love to be your one and only. She does not like other dogs. She is a laid back girl who gets spurks of energy and enjoys pouncing around with her humans! She jumps right in the car and is great on a leash! She is completely vetted and ready to find her forever home!

Adoption donation- $400

  • Only dog
  • House-trained
Adopt Bridget fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Jul 19

20. Vera

Adult · Female · Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat) · 24 mi from Rockwell

Meet Vera! She is a doll!! Vera is about a 5 year old Great Pyrennes mix and weighs about 65lbs. She is extremely laid back. Her pictures are perfect examples of what she does all day.. she lays around and cuddles with her humans. She is also equally independent. She will cuddle and then she likes to find places to "hide" such has under desks, chairs, or tables. She has shown no aggression at all. She is fostered in a home with multiple other laid back Great Pyrennes and is great with other dogs with her energy level. She is very respectful of other dogs. Eventhough she can be independent, she does have some separation anxiety when you leave the house. She would do best with someone who is home more often than not! Also, no apartments for her if she's going to be left home alone often due to barking. If you're looking for a dog to lounge around with you, Vera is your girl!! Vera is completely vetted and ready to find her forever home!!

Read more about Vera

Adoption donation- $400

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Vera fromRuff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · listed Jul 16

Rescues and shelters near Rockwell

The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Rockwell.

  • Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog RescueThomasville, NC · 35 dogs · 24 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue

    adoption application, including all pets spayed/neutered, UTD on vaccines inclluding Heartworm. on approval a home visit and 10 day home trial with a personal adoption coordinator and support from a local trainer. Adoption fees are $150- $200

  • Piedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · 31 dogs · 27 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Piedmont Animal Rescue

    Application, vet reference, home checks, contracts, fees are $75 and up

  • Iredell County Animal Services and Control DepartmentStatesville, NC · 22 dogs · 32 mi from Rockwell
  • Catawba County Animal Care and ControlNewton, NC · 16 dogs · 47 mi from Rockwell
  • Stanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · 13 dogs · 19 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Stanly County Humane Society, Inc

    An adoption application must be completed before meeting the pets and an adoption contract is required upon approval to adopt. Our adoption fee is usually $150 - $200. This includes all vet work, including shots, altering and heartworm test.

  • Greater Charlotte SPCACharlotte, NC · 10 dogs · 33 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Greater Charlotte SPCA

    application, vet checks, home visit, adoption fee (adults over 6 months $200, puppies $300) contract

  • Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue FoundationMooresville, NC · 7 dogs · 27 mi from Rockwell
  • Gram Rescue RanchWinston Salem, NC · 7 dogs · 35 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Gram Rescue Ranch

    We require a contract to be filled out with potential adopter agreeing to certain requirements to take proper care of the animal. We will need to verify information on the adoption contract before approving potential adopter. We need to check your vet reference, if you rent or own, verify if you have a fenced in yard (only a requirement for some dogs). Our adoption fee varies.

  • Tails of the UnwantedGreensboro, NC · 6 dogs · 49 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Tails of the Unwanted

    Application Verify Residence with public records Phone interview Vet Reference Personal Reference Adoptee speaks with foster Meet n Greet/ Home Visit

  • Happy Hills Animal FoundationStaley, NC · 4 dogs · 50 mi from Rockwell
  • House of Paws Dog RescueKannapolis, NC · 1 dog · 11 mi from Rockwell
  • Pug Rescue of North Carolina, Inc.Elizabeth City, NC · 1 dog · 38 mi from Rockwell
    How to adopt from Pug Rescue of North Carolina, Inc.

    Adoption Application required: Placement Fees: $250.00 ( dogs 6 years & under ) $125.00 ( dogs 7 years and up ) $400.00 ( puppies 6 months of age or under ) special contracts apply-please keep in mind, puppies rarely come into our rescue system Some times we may waive the placement fee on pugs who have special needs if we find the prefect family

Adopting a dog in Rockwell

Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.

Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.

Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.

Questions about adopting a dog in Rockwell

How many dogs are up for adoption in Rockwell?

As of November 4, 2026, 153 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Rockwell, North Carolina, by 12 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a dog in Rockwell?

The rescues with the most dogs near Rockwell right now are Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue (Thomasville, NC), Piedmont Animal Rescue (Mooresville, NC) and Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department (Statesville, NC). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there puppies for adoption in Rockwell?

Yes. 25 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of Rockwell.

How do I adopt a dog in Rockwell?

Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.