The Animal Protection Society of Durham

The Animal Protection Society of Durham We are Durham’s community animal shelter. Here for all people and all animals www.apsofdurham.org
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APS of Durham is an open admission shelter, and cares for more than 5,000 animals each year. The adoption package at APS is all-inclusive - your new pet will come home with a basic medical exam, spay/neuter (dogs, cats and rabbits), vaccines, a microchip (dogs and cats) and lots of love from our staff and volunteers. If you contact us via Facebook Messages, please follow up with a phone call if yo

u do not have a response within 24 hours. If you have questions about an animal that is available for adoption on our website, or if you have a timely or urgent matter to discuss, please contact the shelter during business hours at 919-560-0640.

BIG NEWS! Our Fall in Love autumn special just got bigger and better!From October 20-31, adoption fees for all available...
10/19/2025

BIG NEWS! Our Fall in Love autumn special just got bigger and better!

From October 20-31, adoption fees for all available dogs AND CATS are only $25! The kitties were wondering why the pups were having all the fun, so we added them to the special! Meet just a few of them in these photos: Dory, Vivienne, Anchovy, Velma, Patch, and Breeze!

We have lots of dogs and cats available, so come see us this week! Check out our website now to choose your favorites, then head on down. (If they're in foster care, just submit an application on our website and we'll be in touch.) It's the perfect time to add a new furry friend to your family!

🐾 is here, and you know what that means…it’s time to shine a spotlight on some purrfectly adoptable kitties waiting to...
10/18/2025

🐾 is here, and you know what that means…it’s time to shine a spotlight on some purrfectly adoptable kitties waiting to go home!

Meet just a few of our available fabulous feline friends who are ready to bring love, snuggles, and a little mischief into your life: Patches, Rebel, Tiana, Ava, Parona, Sunny, Pioran, and Oreo 😻

Whether you’re looking for a playful kitten or a mellow companion, we’ve got a whiskered wonder just for you. Come visit us and find your new best friend today! 🐾

It’s Foster Friday and today we have Marley as our featured foster pup! Marley has been enjoying his time with his foste...
10/17/2025

It’s Foster Friday and today we have Marley as our featured foster pup!
Marley has been enjoying his time with his foster family and they say he “is an absolute joy to have!” Marley is a little shy at first, but he quickly warmed up to their home and routine and showed off his affectionate and cuddly demeanor. His foster home has two cats, and while he doesn’t care to interact or play with them, he does love lounging with them. Marley’s a big boy but of course he thinks he’s a lap dog, and his favorite place to nap is between his two foster parents. He is still learning to navigate new (to him) outdoor stimuli such as loud noises that scare him a bit but with your love and affection he can do it! He is a huge couch potato and would make a perfect companion!

Ready to meet Marley? Please fill out an application and email it directly to [email protected].


Meet our Pet of the Week, GERARD! As Pet of the week, his adoption fee is waived from today through next Tuesday, Octobe...
10/16/2025

Meet our Pet of the Week, GERARD! As Pet of the week, his adoption fee is waived from today through next Tuesday, October 21.

“I’m a curious, playful guy, and I’m told I’m very smart, too! I have soaked up a lot of learning since I’ve been here — it helps that I’m very food-motivated, because I’ll do just about anything if you have a treat for me! I’m friendly with people and LOVE getting affection from them. With other dogs, I generally give a friendly sniff and then go about my business — I just prefer people, honestly. I’m working hard on my leash walking and love walks and adventures! Can you help me keep my busy brain occupied? Come visit me today!”



"Wait, where's the cat/dog/guinea pig/rabbit/lizard" -- we could go on -- "that's usually in this space?"Today we're sho...
10/15/2025

"Wait, where's the cat/dog/guinea pig/rabbit/lizard" -- we could go on -- "that's usually in this space?"

Today we're showcasing a few of the PEOPLE at APS that are critical to fulfilling our mission! October 12-18 is National Vet Tech and Animal Care Tech Week. We like to think of it as an opportunity to celebrate and thank all the folks here who support our veterinary staff. They're the people who keep our animals safe, healthy and engaged during their [hopefully short] time at the shelter.

You can probably imagine all the work it takes to care for the hundreds of animals under our roof on any given day! These dedicated staff members give 110% every single day of the year (yep, the animals still need to be cared for on holidays!) to ensure that the cat/dog/guinea pig/rabbit/lizard that becomes your pet is warm, fed, and gets the care it deserves.

Please join us in offering them our heartfelt appreciation and THANKS!

It’s with adoptable Matilda!!! Matilda had a recent Doggy Day Out and Overnight with a volunteer and here is what they...
10/14/2025

It’s with adoptable Matilda!!! Matilda had a recent Doggy Day Out and Overnight with a volunteer and here is what they had to say about their time with her…..”Matilda came to an APS event and stole the show! She was calm and quiet in the car and enjoyed a pre-event pup cup :). At the event, she greeted everyone warmly and politely, enjoying a game of tug with a few folks. She was also very good with the other two dogs there, giving them a quick friendly sniff and then going about her business. I never saw her tail stop wagging! Overnight, she stayed in her bed and didn’t make a peep, and there were no accidents. Overall, Matilda was a delight! And she makes the most adorable snorting/snuffling noises

Come see us out & about this week! (Scroll through for more about the events!)On Tuesday, we'll be at with the latest i...
10/13/2025

Come see us out & about this week! (Scroll through for more about the events!)

On Tuesday, we'll be at with the latest in our Community Tails series, "Why Is My Cat Vomiting?" from 6:30-8:30pm. If you've ever had a cat, you've surely asked yourself this question! Dr. Wendy Simpson of Morrisville Cat Hospital will begin her presentation at 7pm.

On Saturday morning, we'll be out bright and early tailgating at the Duke football game with our Movers for Mutts partners, ! Come pick up some swag or a 2025 limited edition Movers for Mutts tee, and don't forget to enter our raffle to win a pair of tickets to the Duke-UNC basketball game in Cameron in March 2026!

Then Saturday evening, we'll be at for their annual spooktacular Pup-O-Ween celebration. Enter your pup in their costume contest, and before or after you strut your stuff, stop by and get professional photos taken by that you can get in exchange for a donation to APS!

You can learn more about these and other upcoming events by visiting the Events page on our website. We hope to see you out & about this week!

Are you looking for a karaoke partner that can bring the house down? Then look no farther than adoptable Bosie! He might...
10/12/2025

Are you looking for a karaoke partner that can bring the house down? Then look no farther than adoptable Bosie! He might be young, but he can yodel a tune with the best of them, and look cute doing it! What songs do you think are on his playlist?

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is my cat vomiting?” You’re not alone — and we’re here to help.Join Dr. Wendy Simpson...
10/11/2025

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is my cat vomiting?” You’re not alone — and we’re here to help.

Join Dr. Wendy Simpson, owner and lead veterinarian at Morrisville Cat Hospital, for an evening dedicated to feline health and wellness. With nearly three decades of experience in feline care, Dr. Simpson will walk us through common causes around cat vomiting.

📅 October 14, 2025
📍 Pour Taproom, Durham
🕡 6:30–8:30 pm

RSVP by scanning the QR code in the image or using the event link on our website!

We'll have these sweet adoptable pups -- CJ, Matilda, and Lavender -- with us TODAY at "Yappy" Hour at !! Come on out an...
10/11/2025

We'll have these sweet adoptable pups -- CJ, Matilda, and Lavender -- with us TODAY at "Yappy" Hour at !! Come on out and join us!

We'll be with our Movers for Mutts partners, , with lots in store! Pick up the 2025 Movers for Mutts t-shirt and enter our raffle to win a pair of tickets to the Duke-Carolina basketball game in Cameron Indoor Stadium in March (do we have your attention now?!)! All proceeds go directly to helping the animals at APS while we help find new loving homes.

LuluBangBang will be serving up their delicious food and even some pup-themed cocktails! They have generously offered to donate a portion of their sales during the event to APS, and we'll also be collecting donated items from you. Check out the wish list on our website and bring an item or two. We care for thousands of animals every year, and we couldn't do it without your support.

Grab a friend and come make some new ones today! We hope you'll join us 🐾🩷🐹

It's : Presenting the lovely Nebula! Would you just look at that smoky, cloudy fur and those emerald eyes?? We can't ge...
10/10/2025

It's : Presenting the lovely Nebula! Would you just look at that smoky, cloudy fur and those emerald eyes?? We can't get enough!

Nebula, or Nebby as she's called, is a young kitty who her fosters describe as loving and playful. She'll give all the sweet chirps as she bumps her head against you looking for affection! She still has kitten-like energy and loves to play, chase, and explore.

If you think Nebby would be a great addition to your family (we do!), please fill out an application on our website and email it to [email protected]. And if you're interested in fostering cats or kittens for APS, you can apply to do that on the site as well (How You Can Help -> Foster)!

Adoptable Tiana reminded us to tell you that we will be closed until 12:00pm on Friday, October 10, for staff developmen...
10/10/2025

Adoptable Tiana reminded us to tell you that we will be closed until 12:00pm on Friday, October 10, for staff development. She’s sorry for any inconvenience!

Come visit Tiana and our other adoptable animals on Friday afternoon from 12-5! We look forward to seeing you 🐾💙

Address

2117 E Club Boulevard
Durham, NC
27704

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19195600640

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