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Humane Society of Wilkes - foster

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Animal rescue in North Wilkesboro, NC

The Humane Society of Wilkes is an independent, 501(c)(3), volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the number of homeless, unwanted, and neglected companion animals in Wilkes County, NC. We support pet owners and prospective owners with programs that promote adoption and spay/neuter and services that provide information and resources to the community.

The Humane Society of Wilkes also works closely with Wilkes County Animal Services and local veterinarians to help prevent suffering and improve the quality of life for animals in Wilkes County.

You can become a member at https://www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org/members or contact membership@humanesocietyofwilkes.org. You can contact our fund-raising committee to help with fund raising projects at fundraising@humanesocietyofwilkes.org. You can contact our adoption committee to provide a foster home for a pet, or help with monthly adoption fairs at adoption@humanesocietyofwilkes.org. We receive no public funding, so monetary contributions are always greatly appreciated and are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. Contributions may be mailed to Humane Society of Wilkes, P. O. Box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, or made online at https://www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org/support/donations

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Rescue FAQs

Wilkes County, NC
can arrange out-of-area adoptions, adopter responsible for transportation

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Dogs and puppies are $150. Kittens and cats are $80. A completed adoption application is required. The adoption fee includes first set of vaccines, microchipping, feline leukemia test for cats, heartworm test for dogs. Also, includes spay/neuter.

Adoption application

https://www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org/adopt/application

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