Animal Protection Society of Durham
2117 E. Club Blvd Durham, NC 27704 919.560.0640
HOURS of OPERATION
| Mon & Tues | 10:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30am-6pm |
| Thurs & Fri | 10:30am-5pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am-2pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Visitation with the animals ends 1/2 an hour before closing time. | |
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Our Adoptable Animals
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Click here to watch Dawson on YouTube!
Are you looking for a loyal, affectionate companion? Then look no further, I’m your cat! My name is DAWSON and I’m a white and orange short-haired boy. Purring is something I love to do and I ... -
Click here to watch Michael on YouTube!
MICHAEL-
Click here to read Michael's Blog!
A coat of black and white, freckles on his nose, beauty spot on his cheek, and a black goatee. No doubt about it; this boy is pretty remarkable. ... -
Click here to watch Jaspurr on YouTube!
JASPURR is a black and white male kitten. True to his name, Jaspurr greets you with a purr and continues to purr as you take him out of his playpen for a visit. He’s ... -
SHIRLEY is a lively little extrovert who’s eager to make your acquaintance. She has a sleek, stylish black coat adorned with a patch of white on her chest. Still a kitten, playful Shirley will bring a smile to your face as ... -
NEW!Click here to watch Calvin on YouTube!!
Click here to read Calvin's blog!
VOLUNTEERS' PICK OF THE WEEK 1/14/2012!!
Are you looking for a hiking or jogging companion, an energetic, eager-to-please young dog to take out and about? This is CALVIN, a one year ... -
TWILIGHT is a female tortie with white socks and white whiskers. She has a long, lean body that’s perfect for running the Cat Cottage 1 obstacle course with ease. Twilight enjoys observing the outside world, and frequently spends time gazing out ... -
NEMO is a young orange tabby with golden eyes and a long, distinguished face. He’s an active, athletic youngster who loves to play. Whether he’s jumping high to catch a toy on a string or chasing a ball across the floor, Nemo never ... -
Click here to watch Salem on YouTube!
SALEM is a gorgeous, large, black female cat who is talkative and even makes sweet chirping sounds when you pet her. She flexes her paws and thoroughly enjoys being pet while she sits beside you. Salem ... -
NEW!! Click here to read Margo's blog!
UPDATED 01/06/12!!
VOLUNTEERS’ PICK OF THE WEEK
This adorable little girl is MARGO, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffie) mix who’s about 2 years old. She’s a sweet, gentle, affectionate dog who’s made such great ... -
COOPER is a white and brown tabby male with big, intelligent eyes. He’s very outgoing, and will enthusiastically greet you with his distinctive meow. In your lap, the meows are quickly replaced with a strong, steady purr. Cooper is a handsome, laid-back gentleman ... -
MR. MOHAWK, named for the black patch of fun on his otherwise white body, has an incredibly sweet disposition. He loves to be pet as well as brushed. He purrs loudly to let you know he loves you. He only desires unconditional love ... -
Click here to watch Rosie on YouTube!
UPDATED 01/03/12!!
This pretty girl is ROSIE, a 1 – 1 1/2 year old Pit/Hound mix who is really beginning to blossom at the shelter! She’s a friendly, gentle, very people-oriented little girl who has a rather ... -
NEW!! Click here to read Trista's blog!
TRISTA is a perky, energetic 6-7 month old Elkhound/Pit mix who’s friendly and playful (she loves her toys and likes to chase a ball!). Though she can be a little unfocused at first, she pays attention ... -
NOCHE is a beautiful senorita with a glossy black coat. Like a star in the night, a splash of white accents her chest. When you approach her, Noche may be shy and reserved. But settle her in your lap, and she’ll quickly become ... -
ZIDA is orange tabby male kitten. He has a unique name and a unique, noble face. Zida is alert and attentive and will greet you expectantly at his cage door, ready to socialize. He exudes confidence as he calmly sits in your lap, ... -
NEW!! Click here to read Zelda's blog!
Click here to watch Zelda on YouTube!
ZELDA is a lovely Pit/Hound mix who's about one year old. She's an energetic, playful, very people-oriented young dog who loves everyone she meets :-)
She has lots of enthusiasm ... -
JOSHUA
Hi, aren’t you glad somebody found me and turned me in to the shelter so you could adopt me? I’m an orange tabby male with golden eyes and I’m a real toy lover. Playing hard and fast is what I like to do, ... -
SWISS: Could you come by to see me today? I’m a little orange, tabby orphan female and guess what? There’s an automatic purr that comes out of me; it just keeps on and on; bet you will really like that sweet sound. It ... -
CAROLINE:
Have you heard? Lots of people are surrendering their animals. Someone surrendered me, now I feel like a stranger in a foreign land and I’m sad, too. Who wouldn’t be? But I’m really thankful I have such a nice place to stay until ... -
TWITCH is an active bunny with lots of energy. He hops around his cage exploring and investigating new sounds, people and animals. He loves his toys and it's great fun to watch him play. Come by and meet this sweet bunny today!For more ... -
Click here to watch Dennis on YouTube!
DENNIS is a handsome, 6-7 month old Lab/Pit mix who's energetic, playful and very friendly! He has lots of enthusiasm for everything (he LOVES toys, balls and food treats!), so will be a wonderful ... -
UPDATED 01/30/12!!
Click here to watch Phoebe on YouTube!
This gorgeous girl is PHOEBE, a Pit/Pointer mix who’s about 2 years old. She arrived at the shelter in very sorry shape, emaciated and neglected. However, she quickly proved herself to be a sweet, social ... -
JEROME is an orange tabby with a long, athletic body and an outgoing personality. He’s the strong, silent type and quite the dignified gentleman… until you take him into your lap. Once Jerome gets comfortable, he will roll around like a kitten and ... -
ADELE is a petite white and black female with silky fur, a soft purr, and a gentle nature. She is comfortable and content nestled in your lap and will patiently allow you to brush her beautiful coat from head to tail. Adele shares ... -
CAGO is a gray tabby and white short haired male. Open his cage door and get acquainted; lean in and he'll greet you with purrs, gentle nuzzles, and head-butts. Let’s be friends! Cago is lively and playful, so you may want to find ... -
DOUBLE STUFF:
They named me “Double Stuff” for two reasons; I’m very big and I’m very beautiful. When you look at me, you’re not looking at “just another lap cat“. No, I‘m a lap “full of cat” and cat full of love. My face ... -
JASMINE is a white and brown tabby with short hair and crystalline, light green eyes. She is a sweet, petite girl who loves to be held. Secure in your lap, Jasmine will squeeze her eyes shut with kitty contentment. She is calm, well-behaved, ... -
CARSON is a 4-5 month old Hound/Boxer mix who's social, playful and full of enthusiasm! He enjoys chasing a ball, and LOVES his toys. Since he pays attention very nicely for food treats, he'll be lots of fun to take to puppy class. ... -
MISTY:
I can hear you right now saying, “Misty, you are such a beautiful, gray, tabby girl“ and I will agree with you. Women don’t usually tell their age, but, since you’re interested; I think I’m about five years old. My human friends say ... -
MOONBEAN is a gray long haired female. A natural beauty, this elegant lady would be comfortable on any high-fashion catwalk with her long, graceful body and magnificent coat. Look closely at her paws and you'll find that she’s declawed on both the front ... -
MORRIS
Marvelous Morris is a big brown tabby with rich, dark accents in the ticked fur along his back. He wants you to know that he’s nothing like that “finicky” guy you see in the cat food commercials. Our Morris is a laid back ... -
LOUIE is a cute Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher mix who's about 3 years old (don't you love those ears??!). He's bright, perky and very food-motivated and attentive, so will be lots of fun to train! Since he's a little anxious, he'll do well in a ... -
This pretty girl is PALOMA, a Pit/Hound mix who's a little under one year old. She's a shy, rather sensitive young dog who LOVES people and attention, and she's also excellent with other dogs (she would do well as ... -
LEWIS is a gentle young Pit/Hound mix who's still finding shelter life quite worrying. He likes kind handling and petting, and is gradually building his confidence enough to go for walks with volunteers.
We'll update Lewis's bio when we have more information.
Lewis lives in ... -
LAB/SHEPHERD/POINTER MIX PUPPIES: we have 6 of these tiny, adorable puppies, both male and female, about 8 weeks old. They’re cute, playful, social ... -
PRINCE is a brown tabby and white who truly deserves the title “Prince Charming”. Obviously, there’s his regal appearance — a posh, fluffy coat with distinguished markings. But in addition to good looks, he has a gentle, affectionate personality. Although Prince may be ... -
PATCHES is a black and white male. He wears a luxuriant, long-haired coat along with a coordinating pair of mittens. Yes, this good-looking boy is a polydactyl, with an extra toe on each of his front paws. Patches is an affectionate, friendly extrovert ... -
WHISKA
Did you know there were cat treats named “Whiskas’? Well, there are; guess that’s where I got my name “Whiska“. I’m a black and white male with long hair and I’m a real treat; I will give you lots of pleasure and delight. ... -
KEEPER
Hi, I’m Keeper. I’ve got long hair like my brother, but mine is gray and white. I am so thankful we were able to come here to the shelter since we don‘t have a home anymore. We like to sleep together and snuggle ... -
ATHENA is a friendly, interactive, sweet bunny who is ready to explore. She is hesitant to make new friends, but give her a treat or two and you’ve won her heart! Athena is a mellow companion who is very gentle when being picked ...
Our Foster Animals
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Click here to watch Sasha on YouTube!
UPDATED 01/31/11!! Click here to read Sasha's blog!
SASHA is a lovely Hound mix who’s 1 1/2 – 2 years old. She's a bright, energetic, very ... -
AVAILABLE THROUGH IAR!
SIERRA has a pixie face with big green eyes, grey tabby markings with white eye makeup, white tufts in her inner ears, white eyebrows & whiskers, and white trim on her muzzle. Her legs and belly are striped and her body is ... -
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CHRISSIE is a classic tortie, with rich black fur and highlights of amber and pale gold across her body. She has a splash of amber and gold across her face, with bright green eyes. Chrissie is more outgoing in general, and she ... -
Click here to read more about Jerry on his blog!
Click here to watch Jerry on YouTube!
JERRY has silky, gray and white fur and wide, orange eyes. He enjoys playing and socializing with other cats, and would probably adapt well to a multi-cat household. ... -
UPDATED 12/22/11!
Click here to read more about Chad on his blog!
CHAD Psst, Psst come over here and listen closely to this good looking male. You will hear me call you…honest. I am state of the art, with a real quiet ... -
UPDATED 12/22/11!
Click here to read more about Amber on her blog!
AMBER is a kitten with rich tortie colors accented with splashes of white. She makes friends easily, and looks into your eyes with trust and confidence as you cuddle her. Amber ... -
Click here to watch Roland on YouTube!
ROLAND is an adorable Beagle who’s about 3 years old. He's an affectionate, friendly little guy who also has a rather sensitive side, so he'll blossom with kind handling and encouragement. He really perks up when ... -
Click here to read See-More's blog!
SEE-MORE: When you look at me real close, you’ll notice I’m a young, domestic, black and white male. You might notice something else. I’m not only good-lookin’ but, yep, that‘s right, I only have one eye. Even so, ... -
VOLUNTEERS' PICK OF THE WEEK 1/21/12!!
Click here to watch Raven on YouTube!
Click here to read Raven's blog!
RAVEN is a small-size Pit (Staffie?) mix who's 1 1 /2 - 2 years old. She's an energetic, playful, very social little dog who does ... -
UPDATED 1/31/12!!
HARDY a gentle Lab mix who’s 2-3 years old. He came to the shelter after a life of neglect, his only care coming from a kind neighbor who made sure that he had food, water and loving attention. Though he was almost ...
Our Pending-Adoption Animals
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Nigel has an adoption pending through English Springer Spaniel Rescue!
NIGEL is a handsome, 3 year old English Springer Spaniel who's gentle, friendly and a little submissive. Though he can be rather unsure of himself, he tries his best to please and ... -
*ADOPTION PENDING*
Click here to watch Joy on YouTube!
UPDATED 1/31/12!!
JOY is a gorgeous, small-size, Lab/Shepherd mix who’s about one year old. She’s an affectionate, friendly girl who’s very eager to please, but she also has sensitive, submissive side that makes us think she ... -
*ADOPTION PENDING*
MISTY is a pretty, petite Whippet mix who's a little under one year old. She's a sweet, gentle, very sensitive and submissive young dog who tries hard to please. She likes to chase a ball, LOVES her toys, and is very interested ... -
*ADOPTION PENDING*
UPDATED 1/31/12!!
This handsome boy is GROVER, a Lab mix who’s about one year old. He’s sweet, gentle, playful and very eager to please. He loves to chase a ball (he plays with it between his paws – very cute!), and does well ... -
*ADOPTION PENDING*
SEBASTIAN is an approximately 2 year old Border Collie mix who's gentle, affectionate but quite worried. He really loves people and tries his best to please, so he'll blossom in a calm, kind home.
Since he much prefers people to other dogs (whom he mostly avoids), he ... -
*ADOPTION PENDING*
PIXIE is a tiny, dainty Beagle/Dachshund mix who's 7-8 months old. She's a sweet, social little dog who also has a rather shy, sensitive side, so she'll do well with kind handling and encouragement as she builds her confidence.
Pixie is looking for ... -
*ADOPTION PENDING*
This adorable puppy is ISAAC, a 3-4 month old Collie/Golden Retriever mix who's sweet, social and a little shy at first. He likes his toys, loves attention and gets along with other puppies.
Isaac will be a wonderful companion for a family willing ... -
COCOA is a black kitten with a silky short-haired coat. He’s a snuggler, very content to be petted for a long time. When you visit, he may curl up in your lap and go to sleep… or roll to his back for a ...
Our Adopted Animals
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GARFIELD is a very big, handsome orange tabby with an extremely sweet disposition. Garfield loves to cuddle, snuggle, and nudge people. He loves to give unconditional love and looks for someone to do the same! He gets pleasure out of laying on people's ... -
PEPPER
Did you know I just had surgery? Well, I did and the doctor said they “fixed” me. Now there won’t be any little “Peppers” running around. You better come quick and get me. Look for a small black, sweet, green-eyed girl; with a ... -
*ADOPTED 01/28/12*
NEW!Click here to watch Luna on YouTube!!
Click here to read Luna's blog!
LUNA is an adorable, 3-4 year old Beagle who’s playful, friendly and cooperative. She LOVES her toys, likes to chase a ball, and gets along great with other dogs.
You ... -
DANNY is a brown tabby kitten. He’s very outgoing and will greet you at the front of his cage with a purr, hoping that you'll stop and spend time with him. He is the epitome of laid-back. In fact, position Danny on his ... -
JANELLE is a small black kitten. Like a black pearl, this little beauty is a rare find. She has a sweet disposition and beautiful eyes that will melt your heart. Take her into your lap and you'll hear a steady purr of contentment. ... -
*ADOPTED 02/04/12*
This little cutie is SILAS, a 3 month old Lab/Collie mix puppy who's playful, friendly and very food-motivated & attentive (he'll be lots of fun to train!). He LOVES his toys, and is excellent with other dogs and puppies.
Silas will be a wonderful ... -
BELLA is a black and white youngster with a distinctive white “racing stripe” on her pretty face. She’s a gentle little girl with a lovely personality. Content to be held and cuddled, Bella will curl up and just enjoy your company. Or, if ... -
POPPY is a young black and white female. Her expressive eyes look like they were highlighted in black “eyeliner” by a skilled cosmetician. She may be a little timid at first, but with your encouragement she'll warm up quickly. In fact, Poppy wants ... -
*ADOPTED 01/27/12*
UPDATED 1/22/12!!
SEAMUS is a 2-3 year old Dandie Dinmont mix who’s gentle, perky and friendly. He likes his toys, and is very food-motivated and attentive. He does well with other dogs.
Seamus will be a wonderful family companion.
Here's what Sharon, the trainer who ... -
*ADOPTED 02/04/12*
UPDATED 1/30/12!!
DOTTIE is a 1 – 1 1/2 year old Dachshund who’s perky, friendly and playful – she LOVES her toys, likes to chase a ball, and is good with other dogs!
Dottie will be a wonderful addition to a Dachshund-loving home.
Here's what ... -
*ADOPTED 02/07/12*
ARNIE is an adorable, 3 month old Lab mix puppy who's perky, playful and lots of fun! He loves to chase a ball, and likes to wrestle with his brother, Alfie.
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*ADOPTED 02/04/12*
CLIVE is a 1 1/2 - 2 year old Cocker Spaniel mix who's perky, friendly and playful! He LOVES to chase a ball and play with his toys, and seems to like other dogs. Since he's very food-motivated and attentive, he should ... -
*ADOPTED 02/04/12*
This pretty girl is LILY, an approximately 18 month old American Eskimo Dog who's cute & friendly, though a little anxious in new situations. She settles with kind, calm handling, and pays attention nicely for food treats. She's polite, though not especially playful, with ... -
*ADOPTED 02/03/12*
This gorgeous boy is MICAH, a Golden Retriever mix who's about 18 months old. He's a gentle, affectionate young dog who's very sensitive and submissive, so he should have only the kindest handling and training as he builds his confidence. He seems ... -
*ADOPTED 02/03/12*
Click here to read Marcus's blog!
MARCUS is an adorable, 3 month old Shepherd mix puppy who's very people-oriented and attentive. Since he's smart and food-motivated, he should be a fun puppy to take to puppy class. He gets along with other dogs.
Marcus will be ... -
JOEY
Joey's ID# A360620.
For more information contact catinfo@apsofdurham.org.
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