Yancey County Humane Society in Burnsville, North Carolina
About Yancey County Humane Society
Yancey County Humane Society is a humane society in Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1985. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Hope for Horses at Fairwinds Farm: Training & Adoption Center, about 11 mi away.
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What Yancey County Humane Society does
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- 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
- Hope for Horses at Fairwinds Farm: Training & Adoption Center1431 Dillingham Rd, Barnardsville, NCAnimal shelter11 mi
- Campbell Farm Animal Sanctuary560 NC-1332, Bakersville, NCAnimal sanctuary12 mi
- Unicoi County Animal Shelter103 Jefferson St, Erwin, TNAnimal shelter15 mi
- Mitchell County Animal Rescue2492 US-19E, Spruce Pine, NCAnimal rescue15 mi
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Where is Yancey County Humane Society located?
Yancey County Humane Society is at 211 Kind Hearts Wy, Burnsville, NC 28714 in Yancey County.
What are the hours of Yancey County Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (828) 682-9510 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Yancey County Humane Society?
Start on yanceyhumanesociety.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 Yancey County Humane Society?
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 Yancey County Humane Society tax-deductible?
Yancey County Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 58-1615767), with reported annual revenue of about $973,556. 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.
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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- 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.