Giving Pets a Second Chance
The Lenoir County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization in Kinston, NC. We are neither affiliated with nor do we receive funding from the ASPCA.
The New Shelter
We’ve officially opened the new shelter. See below for updated location and hours.
Ribbon cutting of the new shelter facility. A giant thank you to all our employees, volunteers, and donors!
How to Donate
Head over to our Donations page. We are accepting cash contributions through PayPal (including credit/debit card). Or we have wishlists through Amazon and Chewy. You can also make us your designated charity through Amazon.
Donations made in memory of sweet Biscuit will help the Lenoir County SPCA build a new animal shelter to care for homeless, abused and neglected animals.
Click for more information or at https://WhenToSpay.org
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About Us
We are one of only a handful of animal shelters in NC run by a non-profit organization instead of that county's animal control department. We are an open-door shelter and accept approximately 2,500 stray, neglected, abused or surrendered animals from Lenoir County annually. We do not limit intake based on health, temperament or age.
We receive only partial funding for shelter operations from Kinston/Lenoir County, leaving us with a significant deficit every month. The remaining expenses are paid by private donors and profit earned from our Second Chances Thrift Store.
Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to place animals in loving homes through adoption, and reputable rescue partners.
Our small shelter receives an average of 7 new homeless pets every day. Please spay & neuter!
