Big Heart Project

17/04/2026

Hey everyone! There are a lot of new faces on this page so I figured I’d introduce myself.

I’m Shell, the founder of Big Heart Project

I live near Asheville with my husband, daughter and our 6 animals

I’ve been working in animal rescue for over a decade - as a volunteer, kennel technician, and grant writer. I have also been a registered veterinary technician for almost 7 years! I have traveled all around the world volunteering with animals 🌎

I decided to start this organization back in 2022, and though things have taken a long time to get where we are at I am so excited for the future and have so many big plans for Big Heart Project

Saving animals is only possible with the help of others and my ears are always open to discuss things we can do to help. Feel free to comment or message me anytime to share your ideas!

15/04/2026

‼️‼️BEWARE‼️‼️

I came across these posts this week and they immediately pi**ed me off, but then I noticed that they are oddly similar. Not sure what is going on and I will be diving deeper into this but it seems sketchy. Please be careful of posts like this online!!!!!!!! 🧐

More to come on this….

14/04/2026

The Waynesville Pantry is STOCKED!!
Huge shoutout to whoever has dropped off donations, I appreciate you so so much 🙏🏻🫶🏻
If you know someone in need, please send them to
Lather & Love Dog Spa

📍548 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville
Hours: 8:30-5, Monday - Friday

If you are able, donations are incredibly appreciated. You can either drop off donations directly to the pantry OR
Shop our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QQK0RGNJVDEE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Donate directly: https://www.bigheartproject.org/donate
🐾

So honored to be able to help support this amazing community 😍

08/04/2026

Our Waynesville Community Pet Pantry is officially open!
Located at Lather & Love Dog Spa
📍548 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville
Hours: 8:30-5, Monday - Friday

Huge shoutout to Paige & the rest of the Lather and Love crew for hosting the pantry in their beautiful space!

Please remember to only take what you need. The goal with this is to help keep animals with their families and out of shelters! 🐾

If you are able, donations are incredibly appreciated. You can either drop off donations directly to the pantry OR
Shop our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QQK0RGNJVDEE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Donate directly: https://www.bigheartproject.org/donate

So honored to be able to help support this amazing community 😍

03/04/2026

See you tomorrow!

🌞 Saturday // 9a - 12p // 250 Pigeon St 🌞
📣 OPENING DAY is HERE! We have missed y'all so much.😘
🥦🥬🥐🍞🥩🥚🧀☕️🫖🥧🦐🐝 Need we say more?

🐶 Stop in and say hello to .project and learn about what they are doing to support pets in need!
🎵 Music this week is provided by Chris Minick!

03/04/2026

See you tomorrow! 🙂

🌞 Saturday // 9a - 12p // 250 Pigeon St 🌞
📣 OPENING DAY is HERE! We have missed y'all so much.😘
🥦🥬🥐🍞🥩🥚🧀☕️🫖🥧🦐🐝 Need we say more?

🐶 Stop in and say hello to .project and learn about what they are doing to support pets in need!
🎵 Music this week is provided by Chris Minick!

02/04/2026

Huge shoutout to Asheville Pet Cremations for dropping off these donations today at the Asheville pantry! 🫶🏻🩷
We are so thankful for your kindness and support!

If you or someone you know is in need, be sure to check them out — they offer pickup and delivery to help make a difficult time a little easier. 🥹
http://Ashevillepetcremations.com

01/04/2026

Help me: free for all or layout stencils before hand?!?!?

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

Just be cool yall

25/03/2026

Failure or lesson learned? 🧐

17/03/2026

Animal poison prevention week day 2!
Here are some more common household items to always keep out of reach from your pets!