Considering Move to NC with multiple dogs (Charlotte, Raleigh: chapel, home)

[SusanA128]

I am considering a move to NC, hopefully within a year. I have no specific area, have not even driven through the state in over 30 years. I am a social worker, specializing in substance abuse, and have determined that there are multiple job opportunities when I'm ready to move. I am over 55, kids are gone, and will continue working for at least 5 years, more if I have no choice.

I currently live with 13 dogs - my primary hobby is dog-related, living and loving them, competing in agility and confirmation, as well as occasional breeding. I currently live in an area that is dog friendly, upstate New York, on 13 acres. Zoning does not limit the number of dogs.

I love the beach, I love the mountains. My primary focus in a move is a more moderate climate, an affordable home (my current home taxes are over $7000 a year) and zoning that will allow me to continue my "dog life."
I am not getting a straight answer from any realtors I've contacted, specifically in the New Bern area, and Raleigh, Charlotte. I dont know where to start. I don't want to live in a city, but wouldn't mind being within 30-60 minutes. Love the ocean, but I've been told that any area east of Rt 95 gets more ice and rain than west of 95.

Are there any "multi-dog households' out there that can make some recommendations on areas that do not limit dogs, and have active dog clubs?

[SunnyKayak]

I think you can look into Davidson county, Rowan county, Randolph county. Plenty of acres and away from neighbors

[Crazyland]

I live in Hoke county and 2 miles away is a mini schnauzer breeder.
Sanford has a great school Welcome to the Bon-Clyde Learning Center-A Complete Dog Training Facility You might want to check for info from them.
As far as I know Hoke and Moore counties don't have zoning laws restricting the number unless you were to live in a subdivision (which obviously wouldn't be the case).

[lovebrentwood]

It's not the country life, but Raleigh doesn't limit dogs.

[melbern]

Don't believe New Bern or Craven County limits this either - only thing would be public nuisance issues if they create excessive noise.

[Dusty Rhodes]

Orange County does not limit dogs, other than should not be allowed to run freely, get into neighbors trash cans etc. also a few nice tracts of land available. Same with Rockingham county, friendly rural communities. Orange County does have Chapel Hill

[melbern]

Trent Woods, a community next to New Bern, does not even have leash laws. There are dogs running around everywhere there.