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

"The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.”

. . . Charles Darwin

Giving Up Your Pet

FOOTHILLS HUMANE SOCIETY receives most of it’s funding through private donations. The continuing care fee does not cover all our costs to take on the responsibility of your pet but we feel it is an important service to provide the community.

When you arrive:

  • We will test your cat for Feline Aids and Leukemia or we will test your dog over 4 months of age for heartworms.
  • An appointment does not guarantee we will be able to take your pet if we find there is a major medical or behavioral issue.

Foothills Humane Society accepts pets from owners who live in Polk County , NC and Landrum, Campobello and Gowansville, SC by appointment only. This ensures that you are given the time and attention you deserve and we have the space and accommodations your pet requires. To make an appointment please contact the Shelter at 863-4444.

We ask that you consider every other alternative before you turn your pet into a shelter. Have you asked all your friends and family if they might be interested in taking on your pet? If you have a behavior issue, can you work with a trainer or take classes to fix the problem? Pets are a lifetime commitment and your pet depends on you to ensure that they are happy, healthy and loved. We can sometimes help you with the resources that you need to keep your pet.

Please understand that we cannot guarantee to find your pet a new home.

If turning in your pet is the last option, please bring with you to your appointment:

We also ask for a donation to assist our work and help care for your pet.