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animal adoption, rescue and education in boone and surrounding communities
The Critter Calendar is a listing of animal and/or nature-related happenings in and around Boone, as well as other interesting
tidbits we discover in far-off places. Please send your event information by the 15th of each month for publication the following month to:
Critter Magazine, P.O. Box 111, Sugar Grove, NC 28679 or e-mail: crittermagazineboone@gmail.com.
Ongoing Events & Announcements
Rescue D.O.G. Non-Profit Rescue Group is accepting
donations at Mtn. City Antiques, Janie’s Video and Taylor
Animal Clinic. They also have items for sale at Mountain
City Antiques Booth #803 to benefit their non-profit group.
Paws of Hope Animal Wellness Center is a full service
vet clinic in Bluff City, TN. They offer low cost vet services
and low cost spay/neuter surgeries. For more information
call 423-391-0224.
Pet Partner’s ‘Adopt-A-Pet’ adoption days every
Saturday at Tractor Supply on Hwy. 321 in Lenoir from
10 am-4 pm.
A Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is available every
Tuesday of each month thru RVAS – Caldwell
Spay-Neuter program. Pets are dropped off at Rooster
Bush Chevrolet, 2581 Hickory Blvd in Lenoir on Hwy 321
and available for pick up the following morning. Call to
register your pet. 828-640-7700. Price for spay/neuter
surgery is Dogs $55 / Cats $40
A Low-Cost Rabies Clinic is held every 3rd Saturday
from noon-4 pm at Tractor Supply on Hwy 321 in Lenoir.
$10. A current rabies certificate is required for a 3-year
vaccine.
Pet Adoptions will be held at Ashe County Humane
Society, 1175 Old Hwy 16 in Jefferson, from 10 am-3 pm
every Saturday.
Pet Adoptions will be held at PetSense in Lenoir (by Bo’s
Entertainment) for Caldwell Animal Rescue Group every
Saturday from 11 am-4 pm. Caldwell Animal Rescue
needs foster homes and dog food.
Boone Mall Pet Adoptions will be held every 1st and
3rd Saturday each month for Second Chance Dogs
of Ashe Rescue Group. All available pets at
www.secondchancedogsofashe.org. The mall is located at
1180 Blowing Rock Rd.
A ‘Pet Adoption Fair’ will be held every other Saturday
from noon-4 pm at PetSmart in Wilkesboro. Animals from
Watauga Humane Society and Humane Society of Wilkes
will be available for adoption.
Registration for Wilkes County Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
Program (“SNAP”) is available every Tuesday at the
Wilkes Public Library, 215 10th St. North Wilkesboro or
the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Ronda Town
Hall at 123 Chatham St. in Ronda, NC.
Register for state Spay/Neuter assistance at Watauga
Humane Society for Watauga County Residents. All
residents that are low income or receive government
assistance can get their pet spayed/neutered for $20. Call
828-264-7865 for more information and to sign up!
Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Newland Residents will be
offered by Avery County Humane Society. FREE cat spay/
neuter if you are a Newland Resident. And dogs can be
spayed for $50. They are also offering $10 spay/neuter for
low income residents for cats and dogs with proof of
government assistance.
Saturdays - through winter months
Humane Society of Wilkes is having a pet adoption days
at Wilkesboro PetSmart from 11am - 2 pm. Come see
animals available for adoption and find your new best
friend! PetSmart is located at 1514 Winkler Mill Rd. Ext. in
Wilkesboro. Contact Humane Society of Wilkes for more
information about when adoption days are or to volunteer.
336-838-9588 or visit www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org.
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IN THIS ISSUE
February 2014
Critter Calendar …..………………….……………….... 2
Angus & Phil …...……………………………………..... 3
D.O.G. is Something to Talk About …………..….…. 7
Kids Corner …..……………………………………….…11
2012 Euthanasia Statistics Release……………….…13
Dog Parks in the High Country ..……......….………. 14
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs …….…………….. 14
High Country Rescues and Shelters …..….……….. 15
Happy Valentine’s Day!
ON THE COVER
WINCHESTER is a 5-year old Pointer mix who is an absolute
sweetheart! He loves people of all ages and just wants to roll over
for you to rub his belly. He would love to find a home with a
fenced-in yard where he can run and play. If you are interested
in adopting Winchester, contact Watauga Humane Society at
adopt@wataugahumanesociety.org. Or call (828) 264-8765.
Visit their adoption center at 312 Paws Way in Boone, NC.
Cover photo by Erin Shelnutt
THERE AREN’T ENOUGH
HOMES FOR THEM ALL …
PLEASE SPAY
AND NEUTER
YOUR PETS!
My Best Friend’s
Barkery
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improving the quality of life for animals through education, support of spay/
neuter efforts and encouraging responsible pet guardianship, as well as
helping to find loving homes for animals in need. Although the majority of the
animals profiled are dogs and cats, we will feature any animal that is in need
of adoption. We publish each month and distribute throughout Avery, Ashe,
Caldwell, Wilkes and Watauga counties. Advertising and editorial deadline is
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to the editor, comments and suggestions, as well as informative articles and
stories which are relevant to our goals.
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Avery County
Humane Society
(828) 733-2333
www.averyhumane.org
New Leash On Life is a partnership with
A BIG Thank you to
My Best Friends Barkery
in Banner Elk for
sponsoring Avery
Humane Society’s page in
Critter Magazine!
Be sure to visit our new shelter at
279 New Vale Rd In Newland !
Popcorn is gorgeous
11 week old domestic
long haired kitten that
was found as a stray.
She is very playful and
sweet and hope she is
adopted soon!
Oliver a 2 year old
Husky mix that was
found in the CVS
parking lot. He is a big
gentle boy who is
hoping to find his
forever home soon will
it be yours?
Spirit is a 4 month old
kitten who was very
scared when she first
came in. She is warming up slowly and
needs a special home
that will show her love.
Photos by Charlene Calhoun
Horse Helpers of
The High Country
Zionville, NC • HorseHelpersNC.org
Email: HorseHelpersNC@gmail.com
Gypsy a 16-year old, 15 HH, registered American Paint Horse with
gorgeous blue eyes. She has had a rough past and experienced
the “hard” training that many horse people consider abuse. She
was fearful at first but with lots of love and work she is now great
for pony rides and even did a trail ride with a beginner rider! She
will really blossom with a loving, experienced owner and is an
excellent, flashy horse that is smart, inquisitive and the whole
package!. Her adoption fee is $500
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the AKC and The Mountain View
Correctional Facility. Dogs from
Avery Humane Society spend 8 weeks in
training at the correctional facility learning
basic obedience with a professional trainer
and their inmate. Putting the dogs through
training makes them more adoptable, and
helps prepare them for their forever
homes. This program has changed the
lives of all the inmates involved who care
for them. Look on averyhumane.org
for dogs currently enrolled.
Nevada is a 1 year old Shepherd/Hound
mix. She is full of energy and a very
sweet girl! She is leash trained, potty
trained, knows some basic commands
and agility! She would do great in an
active home where she can run and play.
Second Chance Dogs
of Ashe County
www.secondchancedogsofashe.org
336-877-3865
Minnie (L) is a very special
dog! She was part of a neglect
case and was very thin when
she came in but is putting on
weight nicely and is now 8 lbs.
She is very loving and trusting
even though she came from a
bad situation. She is a 1-year
old Mountain Feist mix and
is ready to find a new home
where she can receive
unconditional love and care!
Spiky (R) is a gorgeous 1-year
old Min Pin mix. He is an absolute
sweetheart and loves giving his
foster mom love and attention 24/7.
If you are looking for a new best
friend, Spiky is your guy! He is full
grown and weighs 13 lbs.
Wilkes Veterinary
Hospital
1007 Second Street, North Wilkesboro,NC
(336) 667-1109
Lillian Royal DVM
Melissa Smith DVM
Find us on
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Audie Bloise DVM
Providing Services for Large
and Small Animals Including ...
• Dogs
• Cats
• Reptiles
• Rabbits
• Ferrets
Calling All Animal Lovers
Join Us Today!
Phone: (828) 263-4033 (EST)
info@holisticanimalassociation.com
www.holisticanimalassociation.com
• Horses
• Pigs
• Goats
• Llamas
• Alpacas & more!
www.facebook.com/TheHolisticAnimalAssociation
Twitter: @holistic_animal
Humane Society of Wilkes
PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336-838-9588 www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org
Please consider fostering to save a life! Wilkes Humane is completely volunteer
funded. Low-cost Spay/Neuter Programs are available.
Puddin is a sweet Beagle
mix that was rescued from
the shelter. She is about
2-years old and very calm!
She is good with cats too!
Contact Melinda at
seabreezes66@aol.com.
Rusy is gorgeous
Terrier mix that is one
handsome boy! He
is hoping to find his
forever home soon.
Contact Mary at
maryhsow@gmail.com
for more information.
Available cats
may also be seen
at PetSmart in
Wilkesboro!
Frasier (top) and Kenny
(R) are both gorgeous
tabby cats who are up
for adoption. Frasier is
3-months old and Kenny
is 1-year old. For more
information contact Mary at
maryshow@gmail.com.
A BIG thank you to PARTNERS! Canines for sponsoring the Humane Society of Wilkes page in Critter Magazine!
CRITTER MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2014 • PAGE 5
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PARTNERS! Canines Needs YOUR Help
PARTNERS! Canines, a High Country Shelter Dog Rescue group that
has saved the lives of over 1500 dogs and puppies from area shelters
so far this year, is in urgent need of assistance with our veterinary
bills. Several recent unexpected emergency situations have
jeopardized our budget and the future of our transport program.
$5, $20, $50 . . . any amount will help ensure that we will
have the funds to continue to rescue great shelter dogs.
You may donate at any of the following veterinarian offices
(just let them know to apply it to PARTNERS!’ account)
or donate by visiting www.partnerscanines.org:
Thank you for helping
us help them!
PARTNERS! Canines
a 501c3 charity organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
Animal Hospital of Boone
2773 N Carolina 105
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7113
Blue Ridge Veterinary Clinic
106 Clubhouse Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 963-6641
Animal Emergency Clinic
1710 Hwy 105
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 268-2833
Wilkes Veterinary Hospital
1007 2nd St
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-1109
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PARTNERS! Canines
www.partnerscanines.org
Rescue D.O.G. ...
Something to talk about!
With over 1,000 rescues they never looked back
By Kary Sanders
When the local Humane Society in Butler, Tennessee
suddenly closed down this year the residents were
left with no other option than animal control. With an
85% euthanasia rate these large numbers could break
any animal lover’s heart. Yet someone decided to do
something about it.
Melissa Gentry started Rescue D.O.G., animal rescue
in Mountain City. With her family by her side, Melissa
never looked back. "Mom and I both work every day at the
antique store in town and half the inventory in there is ours.
All the money we make goes directly into the rescue fund,
so we literally work for dogs and both live off of dad! I'd
spend my last penny on these dogs!" Melissa’s father is a
pastor at the local church and is very supportive of the
hard work his wife and daughter put into rescuing animals.
Without them, there would not be a second chance for
animals in the area.
When asked why she rescues dogs, Melissa replies,
”Some of the abuse we have seen has been horrific. It
breaks your heart to see it and makes you almost want to
stop because it emotionally drains you. This happens most
to my mom because she is so tender-hearted, but then she
sees another little one that needs help and that is why we
just can't ever quit, not till we know we have saved all we
possibly can. It all started with saving one life.”
Her hard work and dedication has paid off with over a
thousand rescues so far. Melissa not only saves animals in
Nancy, Melissa and Preacher Bud Gentry .
her own hometown but helps with fostering and
transports for Partners Canines out of Boone, NC. She is a
strong asset to both her community and the High
Country.
Donations can be made to Rescue Dog at Mountain
City Antiques, Janie’s Video, and Taylor Animal Clinic. All
proceeds to sales in booth #803 at the antique store go to
helping Melissa and her mother save more animals.
Donations can also be made via Paypal on their Petfinder
page. To believe in a new tomorrow for so many worthy
animals makes Melissa not only a hero but someone to be
talked about!
Melissa Gentry is a local animal lover and director of Rescue Dog
Animal Rescue, in Mountain City, Tennessee. Thank you for your help with
local shelter animals as well as your volunteer work for High Country
transports.
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PETE is a gorgeous 3-year old male American Bulldog. He is
very social and enjoys the company of other dogs. Pete has a pure
white body, with the exception of his black eye! He has been in
foster care for several years and hopes he can find a home of his
own. He is a high energy dog and loves to play hard. He has also
had training as a search/narcotics dog with one of our local rescue
squad officers. He is neutered and UTD on shots and would do
great in a active home where he can continue his training.
Rescue D.O.G.
Mountain City, Tennessee
saveonelife@yahoo.com
www.RescueDog.Petfinder.org
CRITTER MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2014 • PAGE 7
Caldwell Animal Control
(828) 757-8625
Lenoir, NC
Follow us
on Facebook
to see more pets
available for
adoption!
Lady is a darling 8-month old
Pit Bull Terrier. She is super
sweet personality with tons of
love to give to her new family!
ID#21812841. 1-year old, short haired
female. This big girl is shy at first, but
once she warms up to you she is quite the
cuddle bug! Spayed and ready to go home
with her new purrr-ever family today!
Caldwell Animal Rescue
(828) 572-3227
www.caldwellanimalrescue.org
A BIG thank you to CAR for
sponsoring their page in
Critter Magazine!
Gracie (L) is a 1-year old
Beagle/Feist mix who is very
calm and sweet and is great
around other dogs and kids.
She is a gentle soul who is
still hoping someone will
come adopt her!
Billy is a adorable 9-week old Feist mix available
for adoption. If you are looking for a new puppy he
is your guy!!He is playful, affectionate and an
absolute sweetheart.
Pet Partner’s Network
www.PetPartnersRescue.org
(828) 394-7490 Foster Homes Needed!
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Ned (R) is a gorgeous
1-year old Australian
Shepherd who is being
treated for heartworm
and will be ready
for adoption
soon.
Lincoln County Animal Services
650 John Howell Memorial Dr. Lincolnton, NC
(704) 736-4125
Mon-Friday 8 am-5 pm • Find us on Petfinder.com!
Kittens!!
If you are looking to adopt a friendly, loving
kitten please come visit our shelter. We
have several ages and colors of kittens
up for adoption that will purr their way
into your hearts!
Recon is a very friendly 1-year old Boxer mix
that is looking or his new home. He would
love a family with a fenced-in yard
where he can run and play!
Rugby Creek Animal Rescue
1314 Rugby Road Mouth of Wilson, VA (276) 579-4215
www.rugbycreekanimalrescue.org Find us on Facebook!
Rugby Creek Animal Rescue is a 501 c(3) non profit group that helps unwanted animals in WNC. Their farm serves as a sanctuary
for dogs, puppies, horses, goats, cats and many other types of animals that need help. Through their partnership with PARTNERS!
Canines they have helped save hundreds of dogs and puppies that were up for euthanasia in local shelters.
Please consider supporting this wonderful family and their rescue efforts!
Dobby's Dog Kennel Project
Tessah is a gorgeous bay horse who is up for
adoption. She would do great with an
experienced rider who enjoys pleasure trail
rides. She is currently seeking a foster or
adoptive home, so put in your
application today!
We need 250 people to donate $10!
That is all it will take...will you be one of our
250 Angels?! Your donation will help complete
Phase One of our Quarantine Kennels. This will help
enable us to save hundreds of dogs & puppies!
Visit our website for more information.
All donations are tax deductible.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2014 • PAGE 9
WNC Lab Rescue
Winston Salem, NC
www.labrescuenc.org
St Francis of Assisi’s
Bully Breed Rescue
Hickory, NC
1-800-778-3542 sfabbr@gmail.com
JAYDA is a 3-year old
Boxer mix that has been
in foster care for over
two years. She is crate
trained, house trained,
spayed, micro chipped,
UTD on shots and
heartworm negative.
She is a sweetheart
who is still looking for
her forever home
SNOOPY is a beautiful
purebred Pit Bull. He is
neutered, heartworm negative,
micro-chipped, UTD on shots,
house and crate-trained and
loves kids and other dogs. He
has not been around cats.
CHRIS is a beautiful 2-yr old Black Lab mix who
needs to find his forever home. He is great with kids,
other dogs and people of all ages. He came from an
abuse situation so he does still get nervous sometimes
with loud sounds but he is learning quickly to trust
people and gaining confidence every day.
RVAS Caldwell Spay/Neuter Program
Register Today!
828-640-7700
Help Caldwell County stop their pet
overpopulation problems.
Spay/Neuter your pet! It’s the only
solution to overpopulation.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Available
Cats $40 Dogs $55
$8 Rabies Shots can be given before surgery
if pet is not UTD on rabies.
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For all your grooming needs ...
Sales: 828-733-9200
Rentals: 828-733-4599
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Boone, NC 28607
828-268-0892
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Kid’s Corner: They Can Help Too!
Encourage Responsible Pet Guardianship For Our Future Animal Lovers!
Name ___________________________________________________________
Pet overpopulation is a BIG problem!
There are too many pets and not enough
homes to go around. By having pets spayed
and neutered, we can reduce the number of
unwanted puppies and kittens. Help spread this
important message by making flip books using
the pictures below and giving them to others.
FLIP BOOK DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut out the 12 pictures and
stack them in order.
2. Staple the pages together
on the left side.
3. Flip quickly through the
book and watch the picture
change.
Reprinted with permission from Humane Society Youth, publishers of KIND News, 67 Norwich Essex Turnpike,
East Haddam, CT 06423-1736, © 2014, www.humanesociety.org/youth.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2014 • PAGE 11
Queeny’s Pet Palace
(828) 773.7152
Professional Pet Grooming
by Lori Dugger
Proudly Supports
High Country Rescue Efforts!
Help us fundraise for local
non-profit PARTNERS! Canines.
PARTNERS! Canines has helped save over 1500 dogs
this year and counting.
They always need donations for:
•
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•
•
Flea Preventative, De-wormer
& Vaccines
Puppy food
Treats & toys
Gasoline for transport
queenyspetpalace@ymail.com
Conveniently located in Boone near
Caldwell Community College
334-2 Hwy 105 Bypass Boone, NC
Watauga Humane Society
(828) 264-7865
adopt@wataugahumanesociety.org
www.wataugahumanesociety.org
Be sure to visit our new shelter in Boone at 312 Paws Way!
Goose is an adorable
6-month old Corgi/
German Shepherd
mix who was turned
in because of a head
injury. She was seen by
a vet and has stitches
on her head but is now
ready to find a home to
call her own. She is a
little shy at first but
warms up quickly.
Come meet this
sweet girl today!
Headlight is a 2-year old
neutered male that has
had a rough start at life.
He is ready to find his
new home soon and is
very affectionate and
sweet.
Ryan is a 5-year old hound
mix that is an absolute
sweetheart! He is very calm
and sweet and will wait
patiently for his food. He
would do great in a home
with a fenced in yard
where he can play.
A BIG thank you to Nancy Coffey for sponsoring the Watauga Humane Society page in Critter Magazine!
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2012 Euthansia Statistics Released … Don’t Shop, Adopt a shelter pet!
Statistics are from the 2012 FY Public Animal Shelter Report
http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/Fix/index.htm NCDA&CS Veterinary Division of Animal Welfare
The 2012 NC Animal Shelter Euthanasia Statistics are
better for High Country shelters compared to 2011 statistics
(some shelters were at 93%+ in 2011), but some regions still
have very high euthanasia rates at shelters because of the
high number of incoming animals. Many times the lack of
space in animal shelters (and available cages/dog runs) is a
huge reason they have to euthanize so many. Shelters are
not required to hold owner surrender animals, puppies under
8 weeks old, or injured animals. Any animal picked up as
a stray is held for 3 days then put up for adoption or
euthanized depending on space available and if its deemed
an adoptable pet. Animals surrendered voluntarily do not
have any type of required holding period and may be euthanized on intake if no space is available in the shelter.
*Note: any shelter whether "no kill" status or not has to
euthanize animals. Shelters have to euthanize animals
that aren't adoptable, aggressive or feral. They also provide
humane euthanasia for local citizens that cannot afford their
vet bill to have a senior or injured pet put to sleep. "No Kill"
shelters do not euthanize adoptable animals but still have to
put animals to sleep for the reasons listed.
The good news is many shelters are contacting rescue
groups to receive help. All shelters struggle with space
issues and cannot hold dogs or cats longer than a few days
in many areas. Please consider adopting from an animal
shelter to save a life and encourage community members
and family to be responsible owners and to spay/neuter their
pets to reduce overpopulation issues. Contact us at crittermagazineboone@gmail.com or (828) 773-9112 to find out
ways you can volunteer in your area to improve the lives of
cats and dogs that end up in shelters. Also make sure all
personal pets have an id tag or microchip in case they are
ever lost and end up in a animal shelter. 90% of lost animals
are never reclaimed because they do not have an ID tag.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2014 • PAGE 13
Dog Parks in the High Country
Beech Mountain Bark Park is located at the
“Kite Field” on Beech Mountain. The Beech Mountain
Community is making contributions to build the park, and
have plans to develop the “Bark Park” in phases to
accommodate local pet owners. For more information and
to make donations to their non-profit organization, contact
Nancy Brunzon, Bark Park Chairwoman at 828-387-3835.
Watauga Humane Society Dog Park
The Dog Park is located beside the new Humane Society,
along Don Hayes Road, about four miles from Boone off Old
Highway 421 South. Application and proof of rabies vaccination
is required. The park is open from 6 am until sundown every
day and has 4 acres for your dog to run and play. Rates: One year annual pass (Includes 2 dogs, $10 per additional
dog) Regular fee - $60 Seniors (62+) - $50 Students $40 Day pass - $3 3 day pass - $5 1 week pass - $10
1 month pass - $20 6 months pass - $30
Wilkes Humane Society Dog Park is located at 206 South Bridge St. in Wilkesboro, NC. It is behind the
baseball field at Hidden Oaks park. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset. A current rabies vaccination is required. It
is free for the public and all they require is that you clean up after your pet (doggy poop bags are provided). There are
separate sides one for larger dogs and for dogs under 25 lbs.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
in the High Country
NEW* Spay/Neuter Hotline for ALL Counties
1-855-259-SPAY (1-877-259-7529)
This is one problem that HAS a solution! SPAY/NEUTER Your Pets!
**Note: Make sure that your pet is up to date on vaccinations
before surgery, especially Bordetella (kennel cough vaccine).
Watauga Humane Society works with the Humane Alliance of Asheville. To make an appointment for your pet, call the Watauga
Humane Society at 828-264-7865. Spay/Neuter Surgery: Dogs/$60; Female Cats$50; Male Cats $35.
Rabies (and all other vaccines) are $8 each. Rabies vaccinations are required by law. Without proof of current rabies, a rabies shot will
be given at the clinic for a cost of $8. They can also vaccinate your pet while they spay/neuter vaccines cost $8. Feline Leukemia tests
$20, and must be administered if requesting a Feline Leukemia vaccine.
Caldwell Humane Society Low Spay/Neuter - Reservation sessions: The first 2 Tuesdays of every month from 6:30-7:30 pm. at the
library in Lenoir. Costs: SPOT Program (Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) Surgery $25 and rabies shot if needed $5. Regular Program Surgery $50 and rabies shot if needed $7. I Care Program (when they funds) is for anyone on Medicaid or EBT. They pay for any shots
that are needed and spay/neuter if funds are available.
RVAS of Caldwell Spay/Neuter Program is available every Tuesday in Lenoir NC. Cats $40, Dogs $55. $8 Rabies Shot can be given
before surgery if pet is not UTD on rabies shot. Register your pet today by calling (828) 640-7700. Pets will be dropped off at Rooster
Bush Chevrolet at 2581 Hickory Blvd in Lenoir on Hwy 321. This program is completely volunteer funded and ran. Please make a small
donation when you spay/neuter your pet to help with gas expenses for their program.
Humane Society of Wilkes “SNAP” Spay/Neuter Assistance Program registration is held every Tuesday at the Wilkes County
Public Library from 6-7 pm and every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Town Hall in Ronda NC. Cats: $40 Neuter/ $50 Spay. Dogs: $55
Neuter ($70 if over 100 lbs)/ $55 Spay ($70 if over 100 lbs). Rabies Shots $7. Proof of Income less than $35,000 required.
www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org/SNAP_Flyer.pdf
Ashe County Humane Society offers Low Cost Spay/Neuter vouchers for Ashe County residents. They work in collaboration with
Animal Clinic in Jefferson for pets that have been adopted from ACHS Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital and Animal Hospital of Ashe
honors the vouchers for both adopted and non-adopted pets. Dogs: Spay $65/ Neuter $55. Cats: Spay $50/ Neuter $30. If you are
unable to afford to spay/neuter your pet contact Ashe Humane Society at they may be able to assist you.
Paws Of Hope Animal Wellness Center - Local East Tennessee residents will have a low cost vet clinic for their pets! Paws of Hope
Animal Wellness clinic is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering low cost options for members in their community, animal rescue
groups and local shelters. Paws of Hope is located on 19E beside Dollar General in Bluff City TN. There will be a licensed vet and
groomer on staff and they will offer full veterinary services! Contact 423-2789-5548 for info about low cost spay/neuter
Johnson County Humane Society offers Spay/Neuter vouchers to low income Johnson County residents. Call their hotline at 423-727
-9286 for financial assistance if you cannot afford to spay/neuter your pets.
Avery Humane Society offers low cost Spay/Neuter every Thursday. Cats: $35 Neuter/ $50 Spay. Dogs: $50 Neuter/ $50 Spay. $6
rabies shots. Call 828-733-6312 to make an appointment. Also offers $20 Spay/Neuter for low income residents of Avery County and
they have a new federal program that makes spay/neuter $10 for citizens with proof of government assistance.
*Call Avery Humane for more information if you are a Newland Resident, you may be able to receive free spay/neuter for cats.
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High Country Shelters & Rescues
Boone Area
- Horse Helpers Of The High Country
828-297-1833 Zionville, NC
www.horsehelpersnc.org
To volunteer contact Betsy at 704-607-9604
- Avery County Humane Society
828-733-2333 279 New Vale Road
Newland, NC www.averyhumane.org
M-Sat 10 am-5 pm Sun noon-3 pm Adoptions Only
- High Country Friends For Life Boone, NC
828-964-8828 www.hcfriendsforlife.org
- Watauga Humane Society
828-264-7865 312 Paws Way Boone, NC
www.wataugahumanesociety.org
Tues-Fri 12:30-6 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 -5 pm
Mon Closed
Mountain City TN Area
- Johnson County Humane Society
4125 Pine Orchard Rd. Butler, TN
423-768-0896 www.jchsi.org
Mon, Wed, & Sat 10 am-2 pm
- Rescue D.O.G. Mountain City, TN
Petfinder.com or saveonelife@yahoo.com
- Carter County Humane Society
253 Sycamore Shoals Dr Elizabethton, TN
423-547-6359 M-F noon-4:30 pm Sat 11 am-2 pm
www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN381.html
- Mountain City Animal Control
901 Tobacco Rd Mountain City, TN
423-727-7880 caet216@hotmail.com
8 am-noon, Mon-Fri and 8 –10 am, Sat.
Wilkes County Area
- Humane Society Of Wilkes
North Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-9588
www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org
All animals listed on their website are from
animal control or animals in foster care.
- Wilkes County Animal Control
408 Call St. Wilkesboro, NC
336-903-7688
M-F 10:30 am to 5 pm Sat 10:30 am-noon
Lenoir/Hickory Area
- Caldwell Animal Rescue Lenoir, NC
828-572-3227 Find them on Facebook, PetFinder or
visit www.caldwellanimalrescue.org
- Caldwell Animal Control
829 SW Fairview Dr. Lenoir, NC 828-757-8625
M-F 10 am-5 pm Every 2nd Sat 10 am-2 pm
Call the shelter for information about events.
- Pet Partners Network Lenoir, NC
828-394-7490 www.petpartnersrescue.org
- Rejondo Valley Animal Society
828-855-9263
Cats available for adoption at
Petco, 2239 Hwy. 70 SE in Hickory (behind
the Olive Garden)
- St Francis of Assisi’s Bully Breed Rescue
Hickory, NC 800-778-3542
sfabbr@gmail.com www.sfabbr.com
- Catawba County Animal Services
www.catawbacountync.gov/animal
100 Southwest Blvd # C, Newton, NC
828-464-7686 Mon - Fri 11am - 6 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm
Statesville/Lincoln County Area
-Lincoln County Animal Services
650 John Howell Memorial Dr. Lincolnton, NC
(704) 736-4125
Mon-Friday 8 am-5 pm • Find us on Petfinder.com!\
-Iredell County Animal Services
430 Bristol Dr, Statesville, NC
(704) 878-5424
Monday-Friday, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rabies Vaccination Clinic: 2nd Tuesday of each month,
From 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ashe County Area
- Rugby Creek Animal Rescue
Rescuing Horses, Dogs and Cats
1314 Rugby Rd Mouth of Wilson, VA
276-579-4215 www.rugbycreekanimalrescue.org
- Friends Of Ashe County
767 Fred Pugh Rd. Crumpler, NC
336-982-4060 Available pets on Facebook
- Second Chance Dogs of Ashe County
336-877-3865
secondchancedogsofashe@aol.com
www.secondchancedogsofashe.org
- Ashe County Animal Control
336-982-4060
767 Fred Pugh Rd. Crumpler, NC
www.asheanimals.com
M-W-F 10 am-2 pm
- Ashe County Humane Society
1175 Old Hwy 16 Jefferson, NC
336-982-4297 ashehumane@skybest.com
www.ashehumanesociety.org
Tue/Thur/Fri 10 am-1 pm Sat-Adoption Days 10 am-3 pm
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