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Rutherford County Humane Society, Inc

Rutherford County Humane Society

P. O. Box 998
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

(828) 678-1336

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Rutherford County Humane Society, Inc
Rutherford County Humane Society, Inc
P. O. Box 998 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 678-1336

Rutherford County Humane Society

Improving the lives of unwanted and neglected animals in Rutherford County, NC

Low-Cost Spay / Neuter Ways to Help

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Foster Pet Parents Desperately Needed

If you can help, please submit a Foster Pet Application. You’ll be glad you did!
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Low-Cost Spay / Neuter

Please reduce unwanted animals and reduce animal suffering in Rutherford County.
Please spay or neuter your pets.

Community Pet Center

861 Piney Ridge Road
Forest City, North Carolina 28043
(828)287-7738

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PAWS of Rutherford County, NC

P. O. Box 399
Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746
828-532-4197

Website

Heart of the Foothills

Spay Neuter Transport.
Call 828-287-7338
for an appointment.

Website

Please help!

RCHS is an all-volunteer effort and depends entirely on donations from our local contributors

Cash Donations

Your donation saves animals lives. Help us take care of dogs and cats in need.

Donate Supplies

Food and pet supplies are desperately needed. Drop donations off at
Autumn Lanes in Forest City, NC.

Volunteer

Donate your time as a volunteer or become a foster pet parent.

Please Help


Rutherford County Humane Society is in need of donations to help cover the cost of vet bills for the many sick and injured cats we have recently rescued and the stray and feral cats we have helped and the ones we are currently trying to help. We have had a kitten with a broken jaw, a kitten that needed a tail amputation, a cat that had a broken leg which was badly dislocated and causing the cat great pain and required an amputation, and many others. The wonderful thing is that instead of being euthanized these kittens and cats have been given a second chance at life. We currently have a cat in need of surgery for ear cancer, and many others that need veterinary treatment, but there just aren’t enough funds to cover the cost of veterinary care. Just one injury or incident can end up being hundreds or even thousands of dollars. In order for us to be able to continue our efforts to save these animals and get them the necessary veterinary care, we need your help. Our expenses have been astronomical this year with rescuing healthy cats and kittens and those that are sick and injured as well. While we do get adoption fees when one of them goes to a loving forever home, the adoption fee does not cover the amount of money we have already typically spent on veterinary services. If everyone reading this post could make even a small donation, it would make a huge difference. Your donations are, as always, tax deductible and so much appreciated!

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Our pets are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is available for a cost. If your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery details.

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The Rutherford County Humane Society is a non-profit, private corporation chartered under the laws of North Carolina and having  Federal Internal Revenue 501(c)(3) tax deductible status.

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    • Lost or Found Pets
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    • Dog Adoption Application
    • Adoption Contract
    • Volunteer Application
    • Foster Pet Parent Application
  • Adoption Stories
  • Blog
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