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Purr-fect pets for adoption in and around Durham

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Published on July 19, 2019
Purr-fect pets for adoption in and around DurhamPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some pets? There are dozens of great pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Durham.

Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of pets currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Peggy Sue, donkey

Peggy Sue is a female donkey being kept at the Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary.

Peggy Sue has been vaccinated.

Notes from Peggy Sue's caretakers:

Peggy Sue & Mama Eve endured horrible neglect their entire lives, which left both in a poor condition. Both mini donkeys are incredibly bonded. Both girls must be adopted together.  

Read more about Peggy Sue on Petfinder.

Eve, donkey

Eve is an adorable female donkey currently housed at the Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary.

Her vaccinations are up to date.

Here's what Eve's friends at Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary think of her:

Eve endured horrible neglect her entire life, which left her in a poor condition. She was rescued with her daughter, Peggy Sue. Both mini donkeys are incredibly bonded.  

Read more about Eve on Petfinder.

Guiseppe, pot-bellied pig

Guiseppe is a lovable male pot-bellied pig staying at the Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary.

Guiseppe has been vaccinated.

Guiseppe's current caretakers say:

Guiseppe came to us from a rural shelter. Guiseppe clearly was someone’s pet as he is sweet and housebroken.

Read more about how to adopt Guiseppe on Petfinder.

Pumba, pot-bellied pig

Pumba is a male pot-bellied pig being kept at the Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary.

He is vaccinated.

Pumba's current caretakers say:

Pumba is a stunning and sweet young pig that is looking for a great forever home.

Read more about how to adopt Pumba on Petfinder.

Cher, Boer goat

Cher is a female Boer goat and Nubian goat mix currently housed at the Blind Spot Animals Sanctuary.

She has all of her shots.

Notes from Cher's caretakers:

Cher and baby Sonny are looking for an amazing home, where they will be cherished family pets.

Apply to adopt Cher today at Petfinder.


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