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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 Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 10 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on August's adoption status with email updates.
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August

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Rubber Duckie 's adoption status with email updates.
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Rubber Duckie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Asheville, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Cocolicious's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocolicious

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
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

Blue Ridge Pets

Forest City, NC 28043

Phoenix Landing Foundation Wilmington NC

PO Box 459,
Alexander, NC 28701

We'll also keep you updated on Lulu JN (Petsmart Laurens Road Adoption Center)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu JN (Petsmart Laurens Road Adoption Center)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 8 mos
Lyman, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Snickers / AC 24095's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickers / AC 24095

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Greeneville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Berry's adoption status with email updates.
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Berry

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Greenville, SC
We'll also keep you updated on Doxie's adoption status with email updates.
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Doxie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Newland, NC
We'll also keep you updated on AJ's adoption status with email updates.
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AJ

German Shepherd Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rutherfordton, NC

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