Welcome to the Outer Banks SPCA!

Welcome to the Outer Banks SPCA, the proud operators of the Dare County  Animal Shelter serving the Outer Banks region of North Carolina.The Outer Banks S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation which  staffs and manages the Dare County Animal Shelter. The Outer Banks S.P.C.A. provides a loving environment and temporary housing for lost, stray, or unwanted domestic animals in Dare County.

Not only are we an animal shelter, we also provide humane education, animal adoption as well as humane law enforcement services to Dare County.

We have wonderful pets who need new, forever homes and would love to have you visit with us to meet them. The Outer Banks SPCA has convienent hours and a friendly staff to help you choose the right pet for your family. So please feel free to visit with us and find your new best friend in one of the best places on earth-the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

We are always updating our website and looking for great information that will help you find the right pet, locate the information you are searching for or, find help for your pet.
Please don't hesitate to contact us-we're here to help!

Pet of The Week

Meet our Pet of the Week, Stubbs! Stubbs is a 3 year old hound mix who came to us as a stray.. he can be pretty shy at first but will open up to you and want to explore! He needs a family with a little bit of patience and a lot of love. Come on down to the shelter and meet Stubbs today!

The Outer Banks SPCA is located in Manteo at 1031 Driftwood Drive. Browse our website or friend us on Facebook! We have many furry friends here who would love to part of your family. Come check us out today!

Building Better Tomorrow’s… One Brick at a Time.

Introducing the Outer Banks S.P.C.A.’s Brick Fundraiser!  Your donations will go directly to support the adoption, medical and education programs, along with community outreach efforts and daily operations. All of this while paving a better future for the less fortunate animals of Dare County.  Please click on the information page for more details.