PAWS of Carteret

Morehead City, NC

Full name Pet Adoption and Welfare Society of Carteret County.

Adoption fee From $40

Hours By appointment only

Areas served Morehead City and the surrounding area, North Carolina

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $40

Cats: $40

How it works

All animals are currently in foster care; a preliminary adoption application is required before scheduling a visit.

Location

Find PAWS of Carteret

The area

Carteret County at a glance

Population 69,148

Housing units 52,181

Est. households with a cat 10,265

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $40.

How do I visit?

By appointment only.

Get involved

Support PAWS of Carteret

Surrendering a cat

Contact PAWS of Carteret at (252) 241-9408 or adopt@pawsofcarteret.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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