Animal Rescue and Compassion

Asheville/Buncombe County are noted for their rescue services. The spay/neuter program here (Humane Alliance) is helping toward the county's stated goal of reducing unnecessary euthanasia to zero within the next 10 years.

Critter magazine

Critter Magazine is an animal adoption publication dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals through education, support of spay/neuter efforts, and encourage responsible pet ownership.
828-255-0516

Asheville Humane Society

Non-profit organization which provides pet adoption and animal control for cats, dogs, birds, and rodents. A new shelter and adoption center is under construction near REACH hospital and the Farmer's Market.
email: shelter@ashevillehumane.org
828-253-6807

Animal Haven of Asheville

Provides protection and refuge to homeless and abused animals. Proviedes shelter, veterinary care, and rehabilitation. Adoption services. Emphasis is on farm animals, but also cats and dogs. Supplies pet food to shut-ins through the Meals on Wheels program.
email: info@animalhaven.org
828-299-1635

Hope for Horses

Provides equine rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services to Asheville and surrounding areas.
email: hopeforhorses@aol.com
828-683-0160

Foster Animal Network

Devoted to placing lost, neglected, and abandoned cats.
828-684-4749

Friends of a Feather

Rescuing injured and orphaned exotic birds, small mammals, and reptiles.
828-254-0218

Humane Alliance of WNC/NC

Low-cost sterilization of companion animals and educational services.
email: humanealliance@aol.com
828-252-2079

North Carolina Animal Research and Educational Services

Focus on animal abuse. Helps low-income families pay for veterinary care and low-cost spay/neuter of their pets. Foster care and transports rescued animals to their new homes.
email: ecsescilla@aol.com
828-658-2365

Paws with a Purpose

Animal assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy services to individuals of all ages with physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs in healthcare facilities.
email: pwap@pawswithapurpose.org
828-253-6485

Phoenix Landing Foundation

Educational activities regarding the care of parrots. Facilitates adoption for parrots that need a new family.
email: phoenixlanding@earthlink.net
828-658-0088

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Asheville Chapter

Provides assistance with veterinary expenses for animals in need.
828-277-2462