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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 Toofer's adoption status with email updates.
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Toofer

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
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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Greeneville, TN 37743

Greene County Animal Listings

990 Hal Henard Road,
Greeneville, TN 37743

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Marion, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mama Mimosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama Mimosa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Ivan aka duracell's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivan aka duracell

Doberman Pinscher

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cullowhee, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Mick's adoption status with email updates.
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Mick

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Hendersonville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Samantha SB1's adoption status with email updates.
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Samantha SB1

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Lyman, SC

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