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Foothills Humane Society
989 Little Mountain Road • Columbus, NC 28722 • Phone: (828)
863-4444 • FAX (828) 863-2122Directions
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"He wa’n’t no common dog, he wa’n’t no mongrel, he was a composite.”
. . . Mark Twain
Why Adopt from Foothills Humane Society?
We cannot imagine our lives without our animals, and the joy, fun and unconditional love and loyalty they give us. They are our companions, our friends, our partners. We love them, and they give us SO much. We hope that FHS can be the “matchmaker” to help you find a loving, loyal partner.
You should adopt one of our pets because:
- Our animals receive full medical screening, are given appropriate
vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped for ID, and have 30 days
of insurance protection from ShelterCare. All of these services are
included in the adoption fee.
- You will be “part of the solution,” preventing future unwanted
animals and reducing the tragedy of homeless pets. Adopting from FHS
reduces demand and the over- breeding of pets by breeders and puppy
mills.
- We will help you select the right pet for your lifestyle to ensure a
lifetime of love and companionship
- You will be giving a great animal the chance he or she deserves.
What Animal is Right for YOU?
Sharing your home with anyone, especially a companion animal who loves and depends entirely on YOU, is a serious and important decision. Time, space, financial ability, potential conflicts, the needs of other family members and many other factors go into making a successful relationship.
We think of ourselves as “matchmakers”. Our goal is to provide you the information, support and resources to ensure a appropriate choice for the companion animal that will enhance your life.
How to Adopt
Foothills welcomes your application to adopt and provide a loving home for one of its wonderful animals. The adoption process includes:
Submitting a Preliminary Adoption Application, a veterinarian check of rabies vaccination, and vet arrangements for all animals still requiring spay/neuter. For animals too young to be neutered, a $100 deposit, refundable when the operation is completed, is collected. Please understand that our primary responsibility is to the animals, and we want to ensure that the adoptive owner is a good match. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse any adoption application, and will choose the best, not the first, applicant.
Fees for approved adoptions are as follow:
- Cats: $55 (includes first shots, feline leukemia test. worming,
spay/neuter, and microchip.)
- Dogs: $80 (includes first shots, worming. spay/neuter, and microchip.)
Ownership of animals transfers upon completion of the paperwork and payment of the adoption fees.
Foothills Fosters
Can’t have an animal full time because of travel or work schedules, but miss a pet in your home? Consider providing a Foster Home for a pet in need.