Pender County Humane Society

Pender County Humane Society PO Box 626 Burgaw, NC 28425
Phone: (910) 259-7022
Fax: (910) 259-2266

www.PenderHumane.org The shelter is located at 1407 N.C.
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Pender Humane Society was originally chartered in the 1970's, but was inactive from 1977 through May 1997. It was re-chartered in 1997 with the discovery of abused and neglected animals in a Burgaw household. Highway 53 West behind the former For Our Furry Friends Resale/Consignment Store. The humane society rescues abused and abandoned animals (dogs and cats only) in Pender County and New Hanover

. Since the shelter is a no-kill facility, all animals taken in are cared for until adoption. The current shelter has room for approximately 20 adult dogs or puppies and 15 adult cats or kittens. The Humane Society also has several foster homes allowing us to rescue more animals than we can house at one time. Recognizing a need for a permanent shelter, PCHS members on June 30, 2004, purchased property on Hwy 53 W. A small building located on the property was turned into a resale/consignment store. The store was appropriately named, "For Our Furry Friends" (FOFF). Proceeds from store sales support the purchase of this property along with the shelter’s monthly operating expenses. With the purchase of this property, a building fund was established. It was the dream of PCHS members to build a new, permanent shelter on this location. The dream came true on July 18, 2009 with the completion of a new 2,000 square foot shelter.

🐱👅 Tongue Out Tuesday! 👅🐱Simba, our handsome orange-and-white kitty was caught mid-treat. We can’t blame him… treats are...
06/23/2026

🐱👅 Tongue Out Tuesday! 👅🐱

Simba, our handsome orange-and-white kitty was caught mid-treat. We can’t blame him… treats are serious business around here!

Drop a 🧡 for our precious boy and share your favorite cat “blep” photos in the comments!

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Happy Father’s day to all the Dads - dog dads, cat dads and all the other kind of dads! We hope you have a wonderful day...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s day to all the Dads - dog dads, cat dads and all the other kind of dads! We hope you have a wonderful day! ❤️

Stop by and say hey ! ❤️🐶🐱
06/20/2026

Stop by and say hey ! ❤️🐶🐱

☔️ Rainy Day? Hank Says Bring It On! ☔️While everyone else is slowing down for the rain, Hank is still looking for his n...
06/19/2026

☔️ Rainy Day? Hank Says Bring It On! ☔️

While everyone else is slowing down for the rain, Hank is still looking for his next adventure! At 2½ years old, this goofy, fun-loving guy has enough energy and enthusiasm to turn even the gloomiest Friday into a good time.

Hank would thrive in an active home with a fenced yard where he can run, play, and show off his silly personality. Whether it’s chasing toys, exploring the backyard, or making you laugh with his goofy antics, Hank is always ready to bring the fun!

🫐 We're Excited to Be Back at the North Carolina Blueberry Festival! 🫐Join us on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 as the Pender...
06/19/2026

🫐 We're Excited to Be Back at the North Carolina Blueberry Festival! 🫐

Join us on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 as the Pender County Humane Society returns to one of our favorite community events, the North Carolina Blueberry Festival!!

Be sure to stop by our tent to say hello, meet some of crew, and learn more about the animals we help every day. We'll have:

🎟️ Raffle baskets with great prizes
🛍️ PCHS merchandise for sale
🐶 Information about adoption, fostering, and volunteering
💙 Plenty of ways to support homeless animals in our community

We can't wait to see familiar faces, meet new friends, and celebrate one of Burgaw's favorite traditions with our amazing community!

📍Look for the Pender County Humane Society tent on S. Walker St.!

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06/17/2026

🐾 Wiggle Wednesday Pupdate! 🐾
Remember our “dancing puppies” ? Look at Gizmo learning tricks! He has come such a longggg way!! Seeing him happy, loved, and patiently waiting for his meal (well… as patiently as possible 😉) is the one of the best feelings 🥹❤️

Keep on wiggling, buddy. We’re all here smiling because of you! ❤️

🐾 Did you know June is National Foster a Pet Month?Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can help homeless ani...
06/16/2026

🐾 Did you know June is National Foster a Pet Month?

Fostering is one of the most impactful ways you can help homeless animals. By opening your home, even temporarily, you provide comfort, love, and a safe place to decompress while helping us make room for another pet in need.

We provide the supplies and you provide the love! ❤️

Interested in fostering? We’d love to talk with you!
Call 910-259-7022 Monday through Friday 9 am til 12 pm or [email protected] 🙂

Piper and her mom came to visit us today !! 🥹❤️
06/16/2026

Piper and her mom came to visit us today !! 🥹❤️

Hi, I’m Rizby. ❤️I’ve watched a lot of dogs come and go while I’ve waited for my turn. A couple of times, I thought I ha...
06/14/2026

Hi, I’m Rizby. ❤️

I’ve watched a lot of dogs come and go while I’ve waited for my turn. A couple of times, I thought I had found my forever home, but it just wasn’t meant to be. So here I am, still waiting and still hoping.

For some reason, I’m often overlooked, but I promise I’m worth getting to know. I would do best as the only pet in the home because I like having my people all to myself. What can I say? I have a lot of love to give!

One thing I’m really good at is my crate. I settle in nicely, keep my space clean, and am happy to relax there when needed. My humans say I’m a pretty easy guy to have around.

I know my perfect family is out there somewhere. Maybe they just haven’t seen me yet. Could you help me find them by sharing my story?

Love,
Rizby 🐾

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our incredible board members, Becky! 🎉🐾

Thank you for all you do to support our animals and our mission. Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, happiness, and of course plenty of dog kisses! ❤️🐶

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈

Address

1407 NC Highway 53 W
Burgaw, NC
28425

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19102597022

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