Humane Society of Eastern Carolina

Our adoption programs connect homeless animals with loving families. We provide medical care, behavioral assessments, and support to ensure successful adoptions. Every adoption saves two lives by creating space for another animal in need.

Volunteers play a critical role in animal care and administrative tasks. Opportunities include dog walking, cat socialization, event support, and office assistance. Your time directly improves the lives of animals awaiting adoption.

Monetary donations fund medical care, food, shelter, and supplies for animals. Contributions can be made online, in person, or through recurring monthly plans. Employer-matched donations amplify your impact on our mission.

Foster families provide temporary homes for animals until adoption. This program supports medical recovery, socialization, and reduces shelter overcrowding. Fostering saves two lives with every placement.

We promote spaying and neutering to prevent overpopulation and improve pet health. Educational resources highlight benefits like reduced cancer risks and behavioral improvements, helping curb shelter admissions.

Complete our online adoption application, attend an orientation, and meet available animals during walk-in hours or by appointment.

Yes! Training is provided for all volunteer roles, including animal handling, event support, and administrative tasks.

We urgently need laundry detergent, bleach, paper towels, poop bags, dog treats, and cat toys for daily operations.

While we don't perform surgeries directly, we provide educational resources and partner with local clinics to promote affordable spay/neuter options.

100% of donations support animal care, including medical treatment, food, shelter, and enrichment programs for adoptable pets.

If it wasn't for u guys, I wouldn't have been reunited with my dog, Hunter. He has been with me his entire life. When he went missing, I was heartbroken. I arrived to pick him up & before he saw me I could tell he was heartbroken too. but as soon as he saw me his eyes lit up. He ran to me and howled & was the happiest I have ever seen him! He spends his days with me as I work, just as he always has. Thank you for all that you do!

I've had my sweet beautiful boy, Virgil, for a little over a year now. When I adopted him, we were only a month or two into COVID-19, so most places were shutting down or having a hard time handling it. The humane society, however, allowed me to fill out an application online. It was very accessible, and it wasn't a confusing process, although I wasn't able to come in an visit him before adopting due to the pandemic.

Everyone I talked to during the adoption was very helpful, and the pickup took less than half an hour. Adoption for an adult cat is moderately priced, for me, coming in at just over $100. But this fee does mean your animal will be neutered or spayed and chipped, as well as up to date on all vaccines. I recommend HSEC for sure.

I made the mistake of reading some of the negative reviews, which infuriated me. I guess there is a Princess born every minute, which is what it must take to complain about folks running a No Kill shelter on a shoestring budget. A thankless job, indeed. I, for one, am forever grateful for the HSEC and the job they do. But then, I've never been much of a whiner.

After reading the google reviews, I was a little concerned about going to HSEC. However, we fell in love with a kitten in their care and could not do anything else but go. Completely amazing experience! We submitted our application on Wednesday, got a response on Friday, and became happy kitten parents on Saturday! The staff is friendly and helpful. They love the animals they give care to. We left with our fluffy baby, a bag of food, all necessary documents, and a bunch of useful information and coupons! We are so happy with our Binx. Thank you!

Just adopted a 5 year old little mixed breed dog. Place was clean and organized. All the ladies were sweet and helpful. If you need a pet, check here first, an animal that will love you is here.

The most unprofessional place I've ever dealt with! They won't return calls and they never answer the phone! HOWEVER, that's not the worst part! My family and I went and met with a puppy and paid for her. They said she'd be ready by Atleast April 1st due to being on antibiotics for kennel cough. Never called or returned messages. When I finally got them on the phone, girl said it would be Atleast another 3-4 weeks because she was being treated for allergies instead of kennel cough now.

I said I wanted to speak to a supervisor because I wanted my dog or I wanted my money back. Had to wait a full week for "supervisor" to finally answer the phone because they never called, only for her to tell me they had adopted my dog out to another family after I paid for her. Never told me she was ready, never asked if I still wanted the dog I paid for, NOTHING! Most unprofessional place EVER! I feel bad for the animals that could have had wonderful homes and the workers there ruin it for them! Do better and be better!