
Our Mission
The mission of Down East Animal Refuge (DEAR) is to improve the conditions and health of animals by rescuing strays and feral animals, promoting humane treatment and responsibile pet ownership methodically throiugh education, the law, and fostering compassion for all animals.
Down East Animal Refuge was incorperated in the state of North Carolina in November 2003 and is referred to as DEAR. The purpose of DEAR is to create a compassionate community where there are no more stray, abandoned, and neglected animals - where euthanasia is not always necessary. DEAR will provide veterinary services in a region of North Carolina at affordable rates. DEAR is also registered with the IRS as a 501(c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization. Tax ID provided upon request.
DEAR meetings take place on every second Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at the Scotland Neck Memorial Library, Scotland Neck, NC. Public is invited to attend and participate.


DEAR has posted their most recent video, Down East Animal Refuge – Every Dog Deserves A Forever Home, 2003 – 2012, on YouTube (www.youtube.com ). The video is broken up into six chapters. We have provided links to each chapter below. This was done because of the sheer size and running time of the video. Feel free to pass on this information.We would also like to hear what everyone thinks of the video.
YouTube Links –
Down East Animal Refuge – Intro, History, and Members – Chapter 1 - http://youtu.be/EbZJqVVR6A0
DEAR Dogs – Chapter 2 - http://youtu.be/Q-iwqSv8LbY
Rehoming – Chapter 3 - http://youtu.be/Q-iwqSv8LbY
DEAR Fundraisers – Chapter 4 - http://youtu.be/Q-iwqSv8LbY
Community Events and Puppies – Chapter 5 - http://youtu.be/Vv9w8UkyABc
Available rehoming pets May 2012 – Chapter 6 - http://youtu.be/KvAop93YcO
Please advise us if you have had any problems viewing or hearing these videos.
The DVD is available for a donation of $10. All proceeds to go to the operating expenses of the DEAR animal facility.Click on the donate button to order the DVD. Please indicate in the order that it is for the DEAR video. Please let us know how you want it shipped. Please add $5 for USPS standard shipping.
DEAR In Honor and Memory Page
Down East Animal Refuge would like to present a way to honor or memorialize your pet permanently. We launched this special page in 2009 with our first Thanksgiving Pet Luminaria and Stew fundraiser. We will post In Honor and In Memorial for pets for each 2012 donation received. DEAR will gladly accept digital images of the pets who their owners want to post here.
DEAR Community Calendar
- Rabies & Wellness Clinic with Dr. Marty Edwards, with assistance from
DEAR, Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 am. to 2:00 pm, building behind Coleman's (off Main St./NC Hwy 258) in Scotland Neck. Dr. Marty will be seeing people by appointment only during this clinic. Appointments will be given out on a first come, first served basis. There are limited spaces available for appointments. Please sign up early. Walk-ins for wellness checks and shots accepted as time permits. People who need meds for heartworm and flea control can still come in on a walk-in basis without an appointment. Contact Dr. Marty at 919-607-5716 today to make an appointment.. Visit Dr. Marty's website at http://www.vetmobiletriangle.com.
- DEAR Monthly Meeting, Thursday, June 14, 2012, 7:00p, Scotland Neck Memorial Library
DEAR Contact Information
Mailing address:
Post Office Drawer 40
Scotland Neck North Carolina USA 27874
Office Voice Mail - (252) 813-1649
Vet Clinic Info - (252) 826-0336
Re-Homing Info - (252) 813-1649
General Information/Micro Chip Clinics - (252) 813-1649
DEAR is now accepting donations, ticket sales, and advance food sales payments through PayPal.
Down East Animal Refuge
Re-Homing InformationAnyone interested in rehoming our dogs must have a fenced in yard or a kennel. Contact DEAR at (252) 813-1649/ information@downeastanimalrefuge.orgfor more information. Full re-homing information on all 32 dogs at the DEAR facility can be found on both the DEAR website at www.downeastanimalrefuge.org or at www.PetFinder.com.
Visit our Facebook page to see additional animal facility dog photos
Toby Finds His True Home
We adopted Toby, the cutie on the left in the picture, in May '09. We already had 2 dogs & he would be our 3rd. Little did we know we
would lose our precious lab several days later. Toby was sent to us for a reason. He helped all of us through that difficult time, including Logan- pictured on the right. Toby immediately became Logan's best friend. They love each other more than I've ever seen two dogs love one another. They play very hard every day & do their share of cuddling at night. Toby has brought us nothing but joy & entertainment & we couldn't imagine being without him. Thank you DEAR for Toby!
Jamie & Dave Ferris of Virginia Beach
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