Buncombe County Animal Shelter in Asheville, North Carolina
About Buncombe County Animal Shelter
Buncombe County Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Asheville Humane Society, about 0.0 mi away.
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35.54776, -82.60117
What Buncombe County Animal Shelter does
- 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 Yes
- 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 Society14 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NCHumane society0.0 mi
- Mountain Pet Rescue the Thrift Hound234 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NCAnimal rescue3.3 mi
- Asheville Animal Rescue803 Fairview St, Asheville, NCAnimal rescue3.7 mi
- Administrative Office Of Asheville Humane Society81 Thompson St, Asheville, NCHumane society3.8 mi
- Brother Wolf Animal Rescue31 Glendale Ave, Asheville, NCAnimal rescue4.6 mi
- Mountain Pet Rescue8 St McAbee St Ste 200, Candler, NCAnimal rescue4.6 mi
- Asheville Humane Society180 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NCHumane society4.8 mi
- Asheville Humane Society72 Lees Creek Rd, Asheville, NCHumane society5.1 mi
- Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance21 Pond St, Arden, NCAnimal rescue6.0 mi
- Asheville Wildlife Removal Llc44 Buck Shoals Rd Ste 401, Arden, NCAnimal rescue7.7 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Buncombe County Animal Shelter located?
Buncombe County Animal Shelter is at 16 Forever Friend Ln, Asheville, NC 28806 in Buncombe County.
What are the hours of Buncombe County Animal Shelter?
The recorded opening hours are Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 12:00-16:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (828) 250-6430 before you go.
How do I adopt from Buncombe County Animal Shelter?
Start on buncombecounty.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.
Can I surrender a pet to Buncombe County Animal Shelter?
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.
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- 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 Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- 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.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.