Humane Society of Catawba County

10/16/2026

This Weeks Adoptions!

We are excited to announce that another 11 dogs and cats found their forever homes this week!

Falkor
Hank
Coco
White (Not Pictured)
Grey (Not Pictured)
Bran
Milo
Atreyu
Smokey (Not Pictured)
Ducky
Emerald

Thank you to everyone who opened up their homes and welcomed a new pet this week!

10/16/2026

Hey everyone! Davis here, HSCC's Animal Services Manager!

Doug's had a pretty busy week (although I'm beginning to think that's just his normal schedule), so he's handed me the reins for this week's Friday post.

So today, you're stuck with me! And I've got something I'd love to share with you...

One thing that all animal shelters struggle with is space. We all ask ourselves: How do we fit the needs of the community into a limited amount of kennels within our walls?

One of our partner shelters faced that question earlier this week when a shelter already at capacity received a hoarding case involving 23 dogs.

This case involved several mom dogs that had recently had puppies and were nursing them together.

Luckily, Gaston County does an amazing job working with other organizations to help find good placements for animals in the county. Through the network they’ve built, they notified us of this case, the animals they were bringing in, and the help they needed. We then reached out to see what we could do.

Even though we had limited space ourselves, we knew the best way to give these dogs a chance at a better life was to make space and offer help.

The next day, one of our other amazing staff members and I drove to Gaston County’s facility to pick up a nursing mom and her five three-week-old puppies, and another nursing mom and her six three-week-old puppies.

As I write this, we have settled both sets of mom and puppies in, but we still have a long road ahead with their care. Both moms are very underweight, and it will take time and a proper feeding schedule to help them reach a healthy weight. The puppies still need to nurse from their mom for a while before we can separate them and eventually spay and neuter them.

Once that's done, we can start finding proper homes for the moms and their babies, where they can run and play without worrying about their next meal.

Thank you to Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement for the opportunity to be part of this life-saving mission! I also want to thank the Humane Society of Charlotte for stepping in to help take the other half of the dogs from this case, as well as other rescues that donated to help care for these mommas and their babies.

Enjoy your Friday!

Davis

10/16/2026

Shelter Needs – We Could Use Your Help! 💜

Our shelves are starting to run low on a few essential items, and we're reaching out to our wonderful community for a little extra support!

Our current needs include:

- Purina ONE Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Food
- Purina ONE Lamb Adult Dog Food
- Purina ONE Puppy Formula
- Distilled Water
- 13-Gallon Trash Bags

These everyday essentials make a huge difference in keeping our shelter running smoothly and ensuring the animals in our care have everything they need while waiting for their forever homes.

Want to help? Donations can be dropped off at:

Humane Society of Catawba County
3224 20th Ave SE
Newton, NC 28658

Amazon Wishlist:
https://a.co/0dO86okq

Whether you donate one item or several, every contribution helps! We are incredibly grateful for a community that continues to show up for our animals and our team.

Thank you for helping us care for the paws that depend on us! 💜

10/15/2026

Many thanks to our good friends at Tails and Ales for once again helping out an animal in need!

This week, Wendy donated her services to Humane Society of Catawba County for Abraham, who was recently brought in from Cabarrus County. Abraham is a very sweet 2 year old boy who will be looking for his furever family soon 🐾 Thank you Wendy Huffman Price!

You can check out Abraham and all the other dogs and cats in need of homes or find ways you can donate or volunteer at https://www.catawbahumane.org

10/15/2026

✨ Another amazing PUPDATE!!! 💜 🐾

Hey there! This is hogans (now beo(wulf)) new momma! I just wanted to give a quick update on how he’s doing! He’s settled in so well with our family. Potty training is still in the works but he’s getting there! This boy is so scared of noises but is slowly getting over it. He went on a very long road trip with us this past weekend and did so great! He’s the best passenger pup! We finally have heard his bark and it’s the cutest thing ever. We are so happy to have him as an added family member. Thank you for all that you do!

Thank you for opening your home and hearts to this amazing pup! 🤩

10/13/2026

We have a confession. We have been hiding something from you guys. We have a celebrity in our presence. She was cut from Game of Thrones because they knew she would take over the entire show and outshine the other cast members. May we present Selene, Princess of Cuddles, Leader of Leash Walks, Barkless Beauty, Eater of Milkbones, Destroyer of Dragon Plushies.

Somehow we were lucky enough for her to grace us with her presence, but she won’t last much longer here, because we just KNOW someone will scoop this star up!

When you walk past her kennel, no autographs please, kisses only. 💅

10/12/2026

🐾💜 PETS OF THE WEEK ARE STILL WAITING! 💜🐾

How have these two sweet faces not found their forever families yet?! 🥹🏡

🐶💙 KNOX – DOG OF THE WEEK!

At just 10 months old, Knox is a German Shepherd mix bursting with energy, personality, and a love for adventure! This handsome boy absolutely LOVES water, playing, and exploring the world around him! 🌊🐾 He's incredibly treat-motivated and eager to learn, making him a great companion for someone ready to keep up with his adventurous spirit!

🐱💜 GUS – CAT OF THE WEEK!

Gus is our sweet, shy gentleman who just needs a little time and patience to show you how loving he truly is! Once he warms up, he's all about gentle affection and lounging in his favorite spots. He gets along wonderfully with other cats and lives by one simple motto: "If I fits, I sits!" 🤣💕

💜 TWO DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES, ONE SHARED WISH… A FAMILY TO CALL THEIR OWN! 💜

Knox is ready to fill someone's life with adventure, while Gus is ready to fill a home with quiet companionship and cuddles. Both are patiently waiting for someone to see just how special they are!

🐾 Could YOU be the happy ending they've been waiting for?

If adoption isn't an option, please SHARE! Their forever families could be just one share away! 🥹💜

📍 Humane Society of Catawba County
3224 20th Ave SE, Newton, NC 28658
📞 828-464-8878

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10/10/2026

🐾💜 PUPDATE: BEAUMONT! 💜🐾

We LOVE getting updates from our adopters, and this one about sweet Beaumont gave us a good laugh! 🤣🐶

Beaumont is doing wonderful in his forever home! His family says he is one smart cookie who absolutely loves his toys and spending time playing with his brother and sister! 🧸🐾💕

However, there's just ONE little thing Beaumont hasn't quite figured out yet… coming inside when he's called! 🤣🌳

Apparently, Beaumont has decided that outside time is over when HE says it's over! He's got places to explore, siblings to play with, and absolutely no time for being told the fun is done! 😂

We couldn't be happier knowing Beaumont is living his best life, surrounded by love, toys, and family! 💜

A huge thank you to Beaumont's adopters for giving him such a wonderful home and sharing this adorable update with us! 🥹💕

These are the happy endings we love to see! 🐾🏡

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10/09/2026

This Week's Adoptions!

We are excited to announce this weeks amazing adoptions! One adoption that we are super excited about is long-term resident, Mr. Bean, found his forever home and we could not be happier about. Below are this weeks 10 adoptions:

Piper
Rickon
Frito
Fanta (Not Pictured)
Bear
Mr. Bean
Bruce
Ricki Lake (Not Pictured)
Sally Jessy (Not Pictured)
Paint

Thank you to everyone who supported our shelter this week by adopting!