Blue Ridge Rescue Barn in Alexander, North Carolina
About Blue Ridge Rescue Barn
Blue Ridge Rescue Barn is an animal rescue in Alexander, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2023. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Asheville Humane Society, about 5.5 mi away.
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35.69553, -82.64641
What Blue Ridge Rescue Barn does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Asheville Humane Society72 Lees Creek Rd, Asheville, NCHumane society5.5 mi
- Mountain Pet Rescue the Thrift Hound234 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NCAnimal rescue7.3 mi
- Madison County Animal Shelter389 Long Branch Road, Marshall, NCAnimal shelter7.3 mi
- Madison County Animal Services389 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NCAnimal control7.3 mi
- Friends of Madison Co.107 South Main Street, Marshall, NCAnimal shelter7.3 mi
- Friends Of Madison County Animals115 Blannahassett Island Rd, Marshall, NCAnimal rescue7.3 mi
- Asheville Humane Society180 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NCHumane society8.1 mi
- Asheville Humane Society14 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NCHumane society11 mi
- Buncombe County Animal Shelter16 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NCAnimal shelter11 mi
- Administrative Office Of Asheville Humane Society81 Thompson St, Asheville, NCHumane society11 mi
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Where is Blue Ridge Rescue Barn located?
Blue Ridge Rescue Barn is at 223 Cody Embler Rd, Alexander, NC 28701 in Buncombe County.
What are the hours of Blue Ridge Rescue Barn?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (704) 771-4719 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Blue Ridge Rescue Barn?
Start on blueridgerescuebarn.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Blue Ridge Rescue Barn?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Blue Ridge Rescue Barn tax-deductible?
Blue Ridge Rescue Barn matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 93-1862179). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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