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Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue Animal rescue in Rutherfordton, NC

We are a non-profit and no-kill shelter in Rutherford North Carolina. We pull animals from animal control and take in animals from the community. We make sure everyone is healthy, up to date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed, and put on something for fleas, ticks and heartworm prevention. We then place them up for adoption making sure they go into great homes.

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380 US HWY 221 N
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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380 US HWY 221 N

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Adoptable pets at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy (Courtesy Post)

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Vanessa Foster 1's adoption status with email updates.
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Vanessa Foster 1

Siamese

Female, 4 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Shuri's adoption status with email updates.
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Shuri

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Chester's adoption status with email updates.
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Chester

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Macadamia's adoption status with email updates.
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Macadamia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Goblin's adoption status with email updates.
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Goblin

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Gandalf the Grey's adoption status with email updates.
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Gandalf the Grey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rutherfordton, NC

Rescue FAQs

Rutherford, North Carolina

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Everyone that adopts must first fill out an application and get approved by our adoption team. We allow people to meet our animals to make sure it is the right fit along with letting their animals meet our animals as well as long as that animal meets the vetting criteria.

Adoption application

https://www.heartofthefoothills.org/adopt

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

Calico

Female, 5 mos
Lincolnton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Knox's adoption status with email updates.
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Knox

American Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Burnsville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Queen Purrfection's adoption status with email updates.
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Queen Purrfection

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Newland, NC
We'll also keep you updated on SASHA's adoption status with email updates.
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SASHA

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Lincolnton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Angel

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler

Female, Adult
Marion, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Angel B373's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel B373

Siberian Husky

Female, 4 mos
Morganton, NC

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