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Asheville Humane Society

Animal shelter in Asheville, NC

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.

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14 Forever Friend Lane
Asheville, NC 28806
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Meet their adoptable pets

14 Forever Friend Lane

Asheville, NC 28806

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Asheville Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Mahi Mahi's adoption status with email updates.
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Mahi Mahi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Brie's adoption status with email updates.
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Brie

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 8 yrs 8 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Nadia's adoption status with email updates.
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Nadia

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Clark's adoption status with email updates.
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Clark

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 11 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Yule's adoption status with email updates.
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Yule

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Slick's adoption status with email updates.
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Slick

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Tank's adoption status with email updates.
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Tank

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Asheville, NC

Shelter FAQs

We adopt to all areas, but only take in animals from Buncombe County and cities/townships within Buncombe County (Asheville, Fairview, Candler, Leicester, Arden, etc).

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Come visit our adoption center to meet with our available animals and speak with our trained adoption counselors!

3 simple steps to adopt
View available pets online or in person
Begin the process by checking out our available pets to find someone you’re interested in. Our website is updated in real-time, so you can always double-check an animal’s availability before visiting.

Meet your match
Adoptions are completed in person on a first-come, first-served basis (except for large barnyard pets). No appointment is needed for animals at the Adoption Center. You will meet with our adoption counselors to find the best match for you!

Welcome your new pet home
Found your match? You're ready to sign the adoption contract! You'll usually bring your new family member home the same day. We'll give you all the information you need to help make the transition successful!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Asheville Humane Society

Clumbers in Need

19 Trantham Creek Road,
Fairview, NC 28730

Rags To Royals

Leicester, NC 28748

We'll also keep you updated on Stampede's adoption status with email updates.
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Stampede

Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Greenville, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Renegade's adoption status with email updates.
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Renegade

Pony - Other

Male, Young
Greeneville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Pressley's adoption status with email updates.
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Pressley

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Marion, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Marty's adoption status with email updates.
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Marty

Feist

Male, Young
Marion, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Niko's adoption status with email updates.
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Niko

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Greeneville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Carissa's adoption status with email updates.
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Carissa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Greeneville, TN

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