Foothills Canine Rescue in Lenoir, North Carolina
About Foothills Canine Rescue
Foothills Canine Rescue is an animal rescue in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2009. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Caldwell Animal Rescue, about 2.8 mi away.
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35.87026, -81.50934
What Foothills Canine Rescue 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 Not available
- Dogs Yes
- 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
- Caldwell Animal Rescue164 Deer Creek Dr, Hudson, NCAnimal rescue2.8 mi
- Caldwell County Animal Shelter829 Fairview Dr SW, Lenoir, NCAnimal shelter3.2 mi
- Burke County Animal Services425 Kirksey Dr, Morganton, NCAnimal control11 mi
- Rescue Tails Animal Sanctuary4461 16th St Pl NE, Hickory, NCAnimal sanctuary13 mi
- A Better Life Animal Rescue, Inc.PO Box 8311, Morganton, NCAnimal rescue13 mi
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Where is Foothills Canine Rescue located?
Foothills Canine Rescue is at 220 Joycetown Church Rd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 in Caldwell County.
What are the hours of Foothills Canine Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (828) 394-7490 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Foothills Canine Rescue?
Start on foothillscaninerescue.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 Foothills Canine Rescue?
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 Foothills Canine Rescue tax-deductible?
Foothills Canine Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 26-3328699), with reported annual revenue of about $159,636. 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.
- 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.
- 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.