Animal shelters in Asheville, North Carolina
There are 9 animal shelters and rescues in and around Asheville, North Carolina in our directory, in Buncombe County. Identified types include 4 humane societies (44%) and 3 animal rescues (33%). Listed addresses span 4 ZIP codes. 8 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of animal shelters near Asheville
- Animal Haven of Asheville65 Lower Grassy Branch RdAnimal shelter4.5 mi
- Asheville Humane Society14 Forever Friend LnHumane society4.5 mi
- Asheville Humane Society72 Lees Creek RdHumane society3.7 mi
- Asheville Animal Rescue803 Fairview StAnimal rescue3.6 mi
- Brother Wolf Animal Rescue31 Glendale AveAnimal rescue2.6 mi
- Buncombe County Animal Shelter16 Forever Friend LnAnimal shelter4.5 mi
- Administrative Office Of Asheville Humane Society81 Thompson StHumane society2.4 mi
- Asheville Humane Society180 Merrimon AveHumane society0.3 mi
- Mountain Pet Rescue the Thrift Hound234 New Leicester HwyAnimal rescue3.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters are in Asheville, NC?
We list 9 animal shelters and rescues in and around Asheville.
Are there animal rescues in Asheville?
Yes. We list 3 rescue organizations in Asheville, based on the source classification or the organization's name. Many rescues are foster-based and have no public shelter building, so they adopt by appointment or at adoption events; check their website before you visit.
How do I adopt a pet in Asheville?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
I found a stray animal. What should I do?
If the animal is friendly and safe to approach, check for an ID tag and take it to any vet or shelter to scan for a microchip. Report the found animal to your local animal control or municipal shelter, since that is where owners look first, and post it on local lost-and-found pet pages. Many cities require found pets to be reported or brought to the shelter within a few days. For injured or orphaned wildlife, call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator instead of handling the animal.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- The First 30 Days With a Rescue DogA week-by-week plan for decompression, routines, house training, the first vet visit and the behaviors that are normal early on.