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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 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 Hip-Hop's adoption status with email updates.
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Hip-Hop

Blanc de Hotot

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

Blanc de Hotot

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

Blanc de Hotot

Male, 3 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Reggae's adoption status with email updates.
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Reggae

Blanc de Hotot

Male, 3 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mascot's adoption status with email updates.
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Mascot

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
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 Basem's adoption status with email updates.
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Basem

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 7 yrs
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

Haywood Spay/Neuter

182 Richland St. Unit #1,
Waynesville, NC 28786

One Shep at a Time & Terriers Too!

341 Finley Cove Road,
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Catman2 Inc.

Cullowhee, NC 28723

We'll also keep you updated on Filbert - NB's adoption status with email updates.
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Filbert - NB

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Lyman, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Checker's adoption status with email updates.
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Checker

Black Mouth Cur/Coonhound

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Brevard, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Charley's adoption status with email updates.
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Charley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Candler, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Pip's adoption status with email updates.
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Pip

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mantis's adoption status with email updates.
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Mantis

Beagle

Male, 5 yrs
Greenville, SC

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