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Macon County Humane Society - Appalachian Animal Rescue Center

Animal shelter in Franklin, NC

Established in 1962 as a valuable service to the people of Macon County. We are a registered 501c3.
In 2014, to avoid being confused with the new county animal control facility, the Mason County Humane Society began doing business as Appalachian Animal Rescue Center, a no-kill humane society.
Our shelter, located at 851 Lake Emory Road in Franklin, houses some 80-100 dogs and cats. Animal Care Technicians provide for our animals 365 days a year. We offer low-cost spaying and neutering, vaccines, and microchip implantation through Humane Alliance, and ASPCA clinic in Asheville. We take in animals from the public, as well as animals from the county shelter, and place them in permanent homes. Our transport program, meanwhile, gives cats and dogs a second chance in areas of the country where available pets are scarce.

Contact Ashley Higgs
Address
851 Lake Emory Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Donation TO MAKE DONATIONS: Since we are a Non-Profit organization, we operate strictly off donations and sales from our Thrift Store on Old Murphy Road. We are not a county ran facility nor do we euthanize for space. We are NOT the Macon County Animal Shelter/Animal Control that was built June '09 located on LAKESIDE DRIVE Mail to: Macon County Humane Society P.O. Box 81 Franklin, NC 28744 (828) 524-4588
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851 Lake Emory Rd

Franklin, NC 28734

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Adoptable pets at Macon County Humane Society - Appalachian Animal Rescue Center

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasmine

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Aurora's adoption status with email updates.
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Aurora

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Brownie's adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Butterball's adoption status with email updates.
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Butterball

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Franklin, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ashe's adoption status with email updates.
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Ashe

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Franklin, NC

Shelter FAQs

Franklin city of Macon County NC.

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

Additional adoption info

It is a $75.00 adoption fee for adults & $100.00 for babies and that covers spay & neuter, all vaccines, Micro-chipping, and deworming.
We require that potential adopters be over the age of 18 own a home or have a rental agreement that states that you are allowed to have an animal at that residents. We do not allow animals to be left outside all the time or on a chain.

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on CORA's adoption status with email updates.
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CORA

German Shepherd Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Clyde, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Hardy's adoption status with email updates.
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Hardy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Sapphire, 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 8 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on SUNFLOWER's adoption status with email updates.
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SUNFLOWER

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Clyde, NC

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