“Adopt, Don’t Shop” holds dearly in the heart of North Carolina. In the Tar Heel State, finding and adopting a dog is incredibly convenient and accessible, leaving no room for concern for residents.
North Carolina stands as one of the few states that excel in offering the highest level of accessibility for residents to adopt a dog in the United States, proving their commitment and support toward local shelters that actively rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.
Consider the following information as a gentle reminder that plenty of dogs are currently seeking a forever-loving home and immediate care. If you’re in search of a new furry companion, look no further than visiting the Tar Heel State and choosing the adoptive path for these deserving
animals.
BetCarolina.com, your source for the launch of mobile sports betting in North Carolina, used data from RescueMe.org to find the number of dog rescue groups and adoption agencies in every state. Then, we ranked each state by how many rescue organizations they had per square mile.
North Carolina has been ranked among the states with the highest accessibility to a dog shelter with 458 Dog Rescue Groups, averaging 0.00850998 shelters per sq. mi. in the Tar Heel State, ensuring that residents have ample options to adopt their preferable dog. In 2024, they will likely be among the best states for sports bettors, as several North Carolina sportsbook promos will be available.
North Carolina’s 458 Dog Rescue Groups is the second-most inside the Top 15, behind Florida’s 623 and ahead of Georgia’s 451 and Pennsylvania’s 435. States with the highest number of shelters per square mile are Rhode Island (0.06), Connecticut (0.044), New Jersey (0.04), Delaware (0.034), and Maryland (0.02), which complete the top five.
Important to note that these states are among the smallest in terms of square mileage, indicating that even for a relatively large state like North Carolina, the number of shelters is sufficient enough to cater to the needs of Tar Heel residents.
Author
Felix Veletanga is an experienced reporter who has covered local news, politics, and sports in Northern New Jersey, and now lends his expertise to the North Carolina sports betting market. He previously covered the Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team’s 2022 NCAA Cinderella run for HudPost. Felix specializes in combat fighting and soccer betting analysis with a focus on the Premier League.
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