Asheville Humane Society

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Asheville Humane Society is about hope, not heartache. As Buncombe County’s critical safety net since 1984, we are always here to save and protect every animal. We have mastered the art of saving lives within our walls and now we are going even further, helping our community’s pets and their people thrive together. We are going beyond a no-kill community to ensure that each animal has the quality of life they deserve – a life worth living.

We are reimagining our intake process with the launch of our Pet Help Center, a resource designed to better serve the pe...
06/05/2026

We are reimagining our intake process with the launch of our Pet Help Center, a resource designed to better serve the pets and people of Buncombe County by providing compassionate services to those in need.

The Pet Help Center helps people navigate issues involving pets in Buncombe County, including lost and found pets, rehoming support, pet retention resources, owner surrender requests, end-of-life services, and basic shelter services.

Check out our website ashevillehumane.org/get-help/ for more resources and guidance if you find an animal needing help or call 828-250-6430 if you are in need.

“Sometimes it only takes a small amount of support to prevent a pet from entering the shelter unnecessarily,” said Adam Cotton, director of Community Solutions at AHS. “This is the quiet power of our work. We meet people in their hardest moments, and if we do it right, those moments don’t just resolve. They ripple outward, build trust and change communities for the better.”

Read more at ashevillehumane.org/asheville-humane-societys-pet-help-center-strengthens-safety-net-for-pets-and-people/

‼️URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED for Parvo Puppies🏠Two days ago we took in a stray mom dog and her litter of 6-week-old puppies. ...
06/04/2026

‼️URGENT FOSTERS NEEDED for Parvo Puppies🏠

Two days ago we took in a stray mom dog and her litter of 6-week-old puppies. Unfortunately, after intake, they tested positive for parvo.

Parvovirus is highly contagious and causes severe gastrointestinal illness. It can be life-threatening if left untreated. Luckily, we caught it early and started antibody treatment already!

‼️🏠 To help protect the rest of the animals in our care and give these puppies the best chance to recover, we urgently need foster homes. If you have an indoor space separate from other animals that can be easily disinfected (no carpet or porous surfaces) and are willing to help, reach out to our foster team at [email protected]!

Parvovirus can sound scary, and fostering these puppies won't be the right fit for every home. However, these puppies NEED special care. We're optimistic about their prognosis, and we'll make sure you have the supplies, training, and daily communication to support you every step of the way!

🎊Lets celebrate last month’s adoptions! 🎊May was full of love at first sight, of timid dogs opening up for the first tim...
06/01/2026

🎊Lets celebrate last month’s adoptions! 🎊

May was full of love at first sight, of timid dogs opening up for the first time and families finding the right fit for their home.

Thank you to Champion Credit Union for helping make every adoption special!

Go big or go home? Nah, go big AND go home!You can take one of our BIG dogs home for free! Any dog 6 months or older wil...
05/29/2026

Go big or go home? Nah, go big AND go home!

You can take one of our BIG dogs home for free! Any dog 6 months or older will be available adoption fees waived until June 14.

We have a lot of dogs right now and these big-hearted goofballs need more space than we currently have.

So if you like big mutts (and you cannot lie) visit us! We are open 7 days a week!

And here’s a big bonus: Mitchell County Animal Rescue, Inc-North Carolina will be bringing a few cuties here too on Saturday, May 30!

🙅‍♂️Cartoons have lied to generations of people that cats should drink little saucers of cow’s milk (think Tom and Jerry...
05/26/2026

🙅‍♂️Cartoons have lied to generations of people that cats should drink little saucers of cow’s milk (think Tom and Jerry, Aristocats…)

Kitten GI systems are incredibly sensitive. Feeding them the wrong thing is one of the fastest ways to end up with diarrhea, dehydration, upset stomachs, and a very sick kitten.

🚫Here are a few things NOT to feed nursing kittens:

- Cow’s milk
- Almond milk, oat milk, goat milk, or other milk alternatives
- Human baby formula
- Adult cat food
- Catsip or “Cat Milk” (this is a treat intended for adult cats)
- Unverified homemade concoctions

Kittens that are 0-4 weeks old need need kitten-specific milk replacer, such as KMR, Shelter’s Choice, or Breeder’s Edge.

Want to help provide formula to our kittens? Shop our wish list: https://www.revivalanimal.com/wishlist/a39deabc-52de-4f7f-8d53-0777086754d2 (link in bio)

Test Drive so nice, she had to do it twice!Raven really got to take advantage of our Test Drive program (sponsored by Fr...
05/23/2026

Test Drive so nice, she had to do it twice!

Raven really got to take advantage of our Test Drive program (sponsored by Fred Anderson Subaru) On her first one, we found out she had great house manners but wasn’t a right fit for the lower energy dog in the house. But that’s alright! Our Test Drive program is a 7-day trial period designed to see if a dog is the right your life without the commitment of adoption. Even though Raven’s first test drive didn’t end in adoption, we still gained valuable info about her temperament.

Luckily for Raven, just one day later after the end of her first, she left for her second test drive! This one was the right fit and she rode off with her new best friends! 🌄🐾

🚙Interested in going for a Test Drive? All available dogs older than 6 months are eligible. Visit our Adoption Center at 14 Forever Friend Lane to chat with an Adoption Counselor!

05/21/2026

Renovations are complete! Our cats are waiting very patiently for you to come see their new space 😸🏠

These brand new kennels are bigger and make it easier to engage with our kitties. The cat condos got some fantastic upgrades along with a fresh coat of paint.

📍Come check us out at 14 Forever Friend Lane!

(p.s. you can help us deck out the new space! Shop our wishlists at ashevillehumane.org/kittenshower - link is in bio)

We need supplies!! Help us provide the whole kit n' caboodle to our whole caboodle of kittens, shop our kitten shower wi...
05/19/2026

We need supplies!! Help us provide the whole kit n' caboodle to our whole caboodle of kittens, shop our kitten shower wish list!
www.revivalanimal.com/wishlist/a39deabc-52de-4f7f-8d53-0777086754d2 (we are especially low on formula)
www.chewy.com/g/asheville-humane-society_b82016278 -list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT (we really need canned kitten food)
www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/20FKTHPXXB2UA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_V78KPX5M268NEG3YF9XT

What’s in our kitten’s caboodle? Each kitten needs about 2 pounds of kitten formula, a few dozen cans of wet cat food, several bags of dry kitten food, 25 pounds of kitty litter, plus bottles, bedding, a playpen, and a carrier.

Now multiply that by 100 (that's how many kittens we have in foster 😅) and you can see why we need you help!

A free pet? In this economy?💸Thanks to the kind folks at Just Economics of WNC, you can adopt a best friend for free all...
05/18/2026

A free pet? In this economy?

💸Thanks to the kind folks at Just Economics of WNC, you can adopt a best friend for free all this week! Adoption fees are waived until May 24.

Now there’s some economics that just make sense!

p.s. if you want to put the money you would have spent on adoption fees toward a good cause, may we humbly suggest our kitten shower: https://www.revivalanimal.com/wishlist/a39deabc-52de-4f7f-8d53-0777086754d2

Calling all animal people!! Did you know there is a way for you to help homeless animals that is free, fun and fulfillin...
05/16/2026

Calling all animal people!! Did you know there is a way for you to help homeless animals that is free, fun and fulfilling? It’s fostering!

💸Free: We provide all the equipment and training you need at no cost to you!

😁Fun: Your main goal is caring for adorable animals, does it get any better??

☺️Fulfilling: You can make a world of difference in the life of animal who needs you. You get to watch their journey as they grow, heal and learn to trust again.

Apply to foster today: ashevillehumane.org/foster

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Asheville, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(828)7612001

Website

http://ashevillehumane.org/sm-donate, https://www.ashevillehumane.org/get-involved/foster/

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