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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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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 Shimmer's adoption status with email updates.
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Shimmer

Dogo Argentino

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

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

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Smooth Fox Terrier

Female, Adult
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

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 MoMo's adoption status with email updates.
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MoMo

Boxer

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Bobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby

American Pit Bull Terrier/Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos
Sevierville, TN
We'll also keep you updated on Queenie's adoption status with email updates.
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Queenie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Sapphire, NC
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo

Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Sautee, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Kix's adoption status with email updates.
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Kix

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Asher's adoption status with email updates.
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Asher

Boxer

Male, Adult
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