989 Little Mountain Road  • Columbus, NC 28722 • Phone: (828) 863-4444 • FAX (828) 863-2122Directions Email

Our mission is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the rescue of adoptable dogs and cats, and the promotion of spay/neuter education.

Hello and thanks for visiting with us! We want to help you find your new best friend, and thank Maddie’s Fund. whose gift made this wonderful website visit possible.

Our vision is a community where no animal is abused, there is “no littering” of unwanted animals, and we have No More Homeless Pets. Won’t you join us? We have great animals at Foothills who need your love and can’t wait to meet you.


Our Pets of the Week

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Adoption Specials:

Dog Days of Summer Almost Over. Hurry in for great pets at a special rate.


Stop Littering. Practice Planned Pethood!

Did you know that 1 cat and her female kittens can produce 1.449 kittens in just three years! And that more than 4 Million homeless animals die each year in animal shelters? Do you eed financial assistance to stop littering?? Check out our Spay Neuter Assistance Programs


HUMANE HAPPENINGS

Rabies and Microchip Clinic September 18

Po’ Kitties Photo Contest Deadline September 31

Po' Kitties Photo Contest

Volunteer Training October 2, 2-4 pm at the Polk County Library

Any and All Dog Show October 10, Harmon Field hosted by Tryon Riding and Hunt Club. Volunteer Picnic at the Show, noon-2pm.

Celebrate 20 years of Foothills’ Shelter November 6
Open House and Dedication of new Dog and Cat facilities, 11 am-3 pm.
Gala Reception and Po’Kitties Photo Contest awards 5 pm Tryon Fine Arts Center.