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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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Meet their adoptable pets

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 Sweet Jane's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet Jane

Shar Pei/Labrador Retriever

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

Chihuahua

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Bull Terrier

Female
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 Batista's adoption status with email updates.
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Batista

Domestic Shorthair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
CORNELIA, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Clyde, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mama Shay's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama Shay

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Blairsville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Ashlynn's adoption status with email updates.
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Ashlynn

Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler

Female, 9 yrs
Sautee, GA

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