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Humane Society of Jackson County (ARF)

Animal rescue in Sylva, NC

Humane Society of Jackson County (ARF) has served the community since 1978. We run monthly spay/ neuter trips, transport animals north, and rescue from shelters. We also help owners to foster or keep their pets by facilitating spay and neuter, vet checks, and other services.

Contact
Email
Address
50 Railroad St
Sylva, NC 28779
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50 Railroad St

Sylva, NC 28779

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Jackson County (ARF)

We'll also keep you updated on Rosellen formerly Olenna's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosellen formerly Olenna

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel aka Sybil's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel aka Sybil

Husky

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Miles's adoption status with email updates.
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Miles

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Sylva, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Indy's adoption status with email updates.
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Indy

Husky

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Bluetick Coonhound

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Sylva, NC

Rescue FAQs

Jackson County, NC (Sylva, Cullowhee, Whittier, Dillsboro, Webster, Tuckasegee

Additional adoption info

$70 adoption fee unless otherwise specified. Adopters must fill out a questionnaire or be interviewed to insure pet compatibility. Foster parent reserves the right to ask for a home visit. All adopters fill out our standard contract.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/letslipthedawgsofwar/adoption-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of Jackson County (ARF)

Feline Urgent Rescue of Western North Carolina

PO Box 1352,
Waynesville, NC 28786

Angels Retreat, Inc.

289 Eagle Fork Ter,
Hayesville, NC 28904

Friends for Life

933 Flat Creek Drive,
Glenville, NC 28736

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

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

Coonhound

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Maryville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Chinto's adoption status with email updates.
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Chinto

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
Arden, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Kfc's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Kfc

Airedale Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs
Liberty, SC

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