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Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Rutherfordton, NC

We are a non-profit and no-kill shelter in Rutherford North Carolina. We pull animals from animal control and take in animals from the community. We make sure everyone is healthy, up to date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed, and put on something for fleas, ticks and heartworm prevention. We then place them up for adoption making sure they go into great homes.

Contact
Address
380 US HWY 221 N
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Meet their adoptable pets

380 US HWY 221 N

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Adoptable pets at Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Julian's adoption status with email updates.
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Julian

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jox's adoption status with email updates.
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Jox

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Sprinkles's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprinkles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Twinkles's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Rutherfordton, NC

Rescue FAQs

Rutherford, North Carolina

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Everyone that adopts must first fill out an application and get approved by our adoption team. We allow people to meet our animals to make sure it is the right fit along with letting their animals meet our animals as well as long as that animal meets the vetting criteria.

Adoption application

https://www.heartofthefoothills.org/adopt

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

Pug

Female
greenville, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Annalie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annalie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Jack Cattington's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Cattington

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Spartanburg, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Willie's adoption status with email updates.
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Willie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Rutherfordton, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Gracie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Lloyd's adoption status with email updates.
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Lloyd

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Marion, NC

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