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Rutherford County Animal Shelter in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Directions (828) 287-6025 rutherfordcountync.gov
Overview

About Rutherford County Animal Shelter

Rutherford County Animal Shelter is an animal shelter in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Rutherford County Animal Control Services, about 0.1 mi away.

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35.35218, -81.95047

Animals & services

What Rutherford County Animal Shelter 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
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rutherford County Animal Shelter located?

Rutherford County Animal Shelter is at 578 Laurel Hill Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 in Rutherford County.

What are the hours of Rutherford County Animal Shelter?

No opening hours are on record. Call at (828) 287-6025 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.

How do I adopt from Rutherford County Animal Shelter?

Start on rutherfordcountync.gov, 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 Rutherford 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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