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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 Tabasco's adoption status with email updates.
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Tabasco

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cry Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Cry Baby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Avocado's adoption status with email updates.
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Avocado

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Elphaba's adoption status with email updates.
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Elphaba

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
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

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

Feist

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Bostic, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jewel's adoption status with email updates.
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Jewel

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Half Pint's adoption status with email updates.
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Half Pint

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Petey's adoption status with email updates.
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Petey

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Giblet's adoption status with email updates.
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Giblet

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs
Greenville, SC

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